The Hidden Foundation: Shunyata Research Everest 8000 Power Distributor & Sigma CX Upgrade.

[craigr]

Hello,

Why do you advise this?

I had some cardas cables that I replaced with the Shunyata. The sound became "more", less "restricted" , i.e. there was more "sound" with less noise, the tonal quality was fuller and more accurate, the bass tighter, fuller and the midrange also was "denser" with everything more coherent.

 

[exupgh12]

I have not found that kind of variability with the Kubala-Sosna cables (at least to my ears, setup). Perhaps that is due to using them exclusively, as you use Cardas. With previous cables, when you found variability, were you mixing and matching manufacturers?

Im using Cardes Clear "full Lum" for about the last 6 years. before that I used different kind of vendors - like Chord company, QED, Purist, Cardes, vandenhul, and Nordost. at the end I took several sets home, tried and got hooked by Cardes. it took me some time to complete a full Cardas Clear cable setup ( I think that they give great results at reasonable value).

I'm wondering if using one brand throughout reduces variability. Although I only use KS, I do use a variety of "levels" of their power cords. For example, the highest level for the Grimm streamer/DAC and a lower level for a switch.

I prefer using one brand and one series as it usually maintain the same sound characteristic through that line.

Completely agree that the prices are absurd at the top level ICs and speaker cables and that the job of a cable is to pass the signal.

Your turntable is visually beautiful. Digital gear just doesn't reach the level of an architectural statement.

Thank you sir.
I never thought I will return to vinyl - used to hate it when I was teenager. around 8 or seven years ago I was exposed to couple of excellent and modern vinyl setups and got hooked. started out with Michael Gyro SE, then Brinkmann Bardo, and about 4 years ago I upgraded to the Brinkmann Balance.