> Altaira Ground Noise Reduction System

The ALTAIRA reduces chassis and signal ground related noise to a degree that will astonish even the most seasoned music enthusiast or recording engineer. Designer Caelin Gabriel created the ALTAIRA to be an integrated state-of-the-art solution for controlling ground-plane noise in home entertainment and pro-audio systems. An ALTAIRA ground-plane noise reduction system strips away multiple layers of noise, unlocking obscured subtle details and dynamics. The sheer degree of improvement in resolution in both audio and video performance must be experienced first-hand to be fully appreciated. TWO UNIQUE GROUND HUBS There are two ALTAIRA models available. Both have six component terminal connections, each with their own zone of isolation. The Chassis Model is ideal for simple systems where only a single hub is necessary to address performance. In more complex systems, the Signal Model can be used to segregate and isolate certain types of components. For instance: grouping and isolating the digital components onto a dedicated Signal Hub would provide a higher level of performance. When properly configured, the ALTAIRA system comprises a completely new class of audio products. The ALTAIRA chassis and signal grounding hubs do more than just reduce noise. They reveal hidden musical detail and micro-dynamics, while improving dynamic scale, tonal accuracy and timbral definition with an expanded sense of spatial dimensionality. The bass foundation has added weight, grip, and articulation. Video content has improved image resolution, Dmax, and color saturation.   Specifications: Altaire Signal Noise Reduction Hub - Power Requirements None - Number of Ports Six (6) ports - Isolation Zones Six (6) zones - Noise Reduction 6-12 dB @ 3 kHz — 30 MHz - Earth Ground Isolation >6db @ 50kHz-30MHz - Vibration Control Isolation polymer footer - Construction Aluminum and steel chassis - Machined aluminum faceplate - Dimensions Width: 14.1 inches (35.814 cm) Height: 3.4 inches, chassis with feet (8.636 cm) - Total Depth: 6.9 inches (17.526 cm), faceplate to end of ground terminals - Depth: 5.6 inches (14.224 cm), faceplate to back of chassis Altaire Chassis Noise Reduction Hub - Power Requirements None - Number of Ports Six (6) ports - Isolation Zones Six (6) zones - Noise Reduction 6-12 dB @ 3 kHz — 30 MHz - Vibration Control Isolation polymer footer - Construction Aluminum and steel chassis - Machined aluminum faceplate - Dimensions Width: 14.1 inches (35.814 cm) Height: 3.4 inches, chassis with feet (8.636 cm) - Total Depth: 6.9 inches (17.526 cm), faceplate to end of ground terminals - Depth: 5.6 inches (14.224 cm), faceplate to back of chassis - Weight: 8.2 lbs (3.7 kg)   Ground Cables CGC/SGC Base Cable:       Gamma CGC/SGC Theta CGC/SGC Alpha CGC/SGC         Sigma CGC/SGC Omega CGC/SGC   Available Terminations STISTM v3 interchangeable, Banana & Spade   Ground Cable Tails: VTXTM and VTX-AgTM Available Terminations: RCA, S/PDIF, XLR-F, XLR-M, USB-A, USB-B, BNC, Spade, Banana, Ethernet

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> Opmerkingen van Altaira gebruikers op een forum Altaira has arrived "I received my Altaira last week; purchased blindly from talking to Ivan. h my goodness, this is just crazy! I have never experienced anything remotely this good. Everything, and I mean everything sounds so much better! Of course I have no real life understanding how this magic box works, but let me tell you “it is worth it’s weight in gold” Congrats Shunyata, and thank you Ivan. I'm Grounded "IF I MIGHT BORROW AN EXPRESSION FROM JOHN McENROE..... YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS!!!" Oh yeah baby, this is the real deal. Altaira brings more to the party than Everest or Alpha/Sigma v2 power cables did. It's right up there with Sigma Clock-50 for quantum leap in system utility. That's all I have to say about that!

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> Prijslijst Grounding     > Brochure Download     > Manuals Download     > Recommended procedure to follow:   1- System Profile // Download Document This diagram helps to identify what scale of grounding system will best suit your needs. 2 - Hub Decision Tree // Download Document This document will guide you through a series of questions to identify the grounding system architecture best suited to your audio system. 3 - Component Continuity Test Worksheet // Download Required Document Using an Ohm Meter, this worksheet will help determine how each component in your system will be grounded, if at all. This is achieved by testing continuity between AC inlet ground and chassis or signal connectors respectively. This will determine whether a component can be grounded, how it will be grounded, and if a Ground Tail will be necessary. This worksheet is required as a reference for the ALTAIRA Cable Worksheet, as it will determine the custom cables made for your ALTAIRA. 4 - Determine Hub Location // Process At this point you will identify where in your system the ALTAIRA hub(s) will be located. This will later determine cables lengths. We recommend that the hub(s) be centrally located to minimize cable lengths. Generally, near or on a preamp or integrated amp are ideal locations. 5 - EG Point — Earth-Ground Determination // Process Determine the best earth-ground connection point for your entire system. Ideally this would be on the dedicated earth-ground terminal on a Power Distributor, but it may also be a connection made between the ALTAIRA and the AC Wall socket using a specifically designed AC Ground Adapter from Shunyata Research. 6 - ALTAIRA Cable Worksheet // Download Required Document This document is the culmination of your order preparation, and will determine the custom cables required to install your ALTAIRA grounding system. Complete one worksheet per ALTAIRA hub required. Refer to your Component Continuity Test Worksheet for required terminations. Based on the ALTAIRA hub location round up cable lengths to the nearest .5m increment. Completion of this document is required to order an ALTAIRA hub and cables.