Apologies for slight diversion off-topic, but I am selling a Omega XC C19 in mint condition half price, I thought it may be of interest for some folks here, PM me if interested
Shunyata Grounding System
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I don't have the Gemini Model 8 but I own and use a Gemini 4, which is a Gemini 8 with 4 receptacles instead of 8. I use my Gemini 4 for powering my Remote Server Room (RSR) components: EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock and Power supply and main internet router, I've also used it in the main rack as the power distributor for the main system components, and it's very effective in that application as well. Overall, my Gemini-4 is an excellent power distributor, very quiet with excellent DTCD functionality combined with -30dB of noise reduction zone-to-zone and -40dB input to output, which is actually more than a Venom V16. I would estimate it's quality with respect to audio quality improvement powering components as well as noise reduction on-par or somewhat better with the Venom V16 power distributor, especially for it's price.
Here's Gemin-4 powering my main system with an Altaira underneath...
A big plus are it's 4 Altaira-type (CG-NR) terminals which provide chassis ground-plane noise reduction capability. While a Denali V2 also as a single ground terminal, it does not provide the level or degree of CG-NR that the Gemini's Altaira-type system does. There is also a 5th ground-terminal that provides ground-plane connection to the overall system's power distributors if an Everest, Denali v2, etc., power distributor is being used in that configuration as well. As such, it's very flexible device useable in a variety of set-up applications.
A shot of the rear panel showing the 4 power receptacles and the 4 CG-NR terminals.
And in the RSR power the music server gear...
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Due to space constraint, either:
1. Denali V2 with Theta loom
2. Gemini 4 with Theta loom + Theta grounding cables
I understand the Denali is on a different level vs the Gemini, but then the Gemini has CG-NR. Difficult decision.
Question on ground cable from Altaira to Everest. Is it worth upgrading for $1,500 to get an Omega-X, or $900 for the Sigma-X ground cable from my current Omega ground cable?
One difference in the Omega X varieties is 2 "elements" in the Tapc/CMode modules, vs one. Both are 6 ga. What size spades are best fit for this? They have a small and large size.
One difference in the Omega X varieties is 2 "elements" in the Tapc/CMode modules, vs one. Both are 6 ga. What size spades are best fit for this? They have a small and large size.
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Hi
I have the Gemini 4 and it is an excellent piece of kit, especially as it comes with the grounding posts, what does it bring to the table !, through less background noise, music has a much clearer presentation, augmented nicely with better instrument separation and a very pleasant airiness is achieved , the power cable i use is the newer Alpha-X xc, and all of the grounging cables are Omega, these cables will have an influential bearing as well, sometime this year I am going to upgrade to either a Denali v2 or perhaps an Everest along with the Altair grounding system, but overall the Gemini 4 and 8 are imho both an excellent value proposition for what they actually offer and deliver.
Hi
May I humbly suggest either one of the newer Alpha-x or Sigma-x power cables to power either the Gemini or Denali v2, and then Theta cables to your components, you will have a very nice uptick in SQ that way, good luck
