Shunyata Research's recent advances
in conductor science have
revolutionized the design and
performance of its CGC/SGC ground
cable lineup. Every conductor,
terminal, connector and dielectric
materials has been refined to
provide superior conductivity and
optimal connectivity. Whether you
choose the most affordable Venom
model or the reference level Omega,
CGC/SGC ground cables deliver an
ultra-low impedance interface
between the ALTAIRA ground hub and
the system components.
Establishing the lowest impedance
ground-path is critical to ground
system performance. Using inferior
commodity ground cables may limit
the performance capabilities of the
ALTAIRA. Even the most affordable
Venom CGC/SGC ground cables offer
performance benefits that go far
beyond the capabilities of common
ground cables. Shunyata Research's
CGC/SGC cables feature proprietary
hollow-core VTXTM conductors in the
Venom and Delta models while the
Alpha, Sigma and Omega models sport
silver-core VTX-AgTM conductors.
Superior terminals and connectors
expand the performance envelope
while Shunyata Research’s exclusive
KPIPTM (Kinetic Phase Inversion
Process) accelerates the cable
burn-in process while elevating
performance to even higher levels
TECHNOLOGY
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ArNi® is a type of
wire created by Shunyata
Research designed to be the
finest quality wire
available for audio purposes.
It begins with the highest
purity of copper available –
OFE C10100 or Ohno (single
crystal). Then it is formed
in virtual hollow tubes
eliminating skin effects and
eddy current distortions. In
addition, the wire undergoes
our proprietary KPIP™
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Shunyata Research’s
exclusive VTX™
conductors are made in the
shape of virtual tubes. The
core of the conductor is
completely hollow minimizing
skin effects and random eddy
currents. They are produced
using OFE Alloy-101. |
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Shunyata
Research's STIS™ v3
is the most evolved
interchangeable terminal
system in existence due to
their performance and ease
of use. The STIS v3
interchangeable banana and
spade terminals are culled
from solid tellurian copper
for the ultimate in
connectivity, then plated
with pure gold to protect
the copper for a lifetime of
trouble free operation. In
terms of performance and
ease of use. STISv3 offers
all the performance of fixed
connectors yet delivers
endless flexibility by
allowing the end user to
change connectors on the fly
based on the system and
connections being used.
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OFE Alloy 101
Shunyata Research uses only
the highest purity of copper
available for the production
of its wire products. OFE
Alloy 101 or C10100 is the
highest grade of copper with
a minimum 99.99% purity and
a conductivity rating of
101% IACS. OFE stands for
oxygen-free electrolytic and
supersedes the term OFHC (oxygen-free
high conductivity). C10100
is the only grade of copper
that comes with a written
certification of purity.
Certified by ASTM F68
C10100 |
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Fluorocarbon dielectrics
are usually only found in
wire used in the aerospace
industry, satellites and
only the most expensive
audiophile cabling. It has
special electrical
characteristics; very low
dielectric absorption, high
dielectric strength and
exceptional heat resistance.
When used in audio and power
cables is reduces the
perception of dynamic
compression and it improves
sonic low-level resolution
and clarity.
Crystal clear transient
detail. |
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Sonic Welding
Simple crimping, soldering,
brazing and screws are all
inferior methods of joining
two wires or terminals
together. Sonic welding uses
high-energy sonic waves to
literally join two metals
together at a molecular
level and cold-welding uses
high-energy pneumatic
pressure to bond metals.
Shunyata Research uses both
methods to secure
connections that do not
degrade over time.
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KPIP™ PROCESSING
Shunyata Research’s
proprietary Kinetic Phase
Inversion Process includes
four days of continuous KPIP™
processing to dramatically
reduce burn-in time and
significantly improve sonic
performance, delivering a
relaxed and life-like
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Specifications
- Cable Type: 12 gauge VTX™️
- Conductors: ArNi ® OFE
- Dielectric: fluorocarbon
- Connectors: STIS™️ v3
- KPIP Processing: 4-days
- Standard Length: 1.00 meters
Safety Assurance
Continuity and polarity tests – by
two technicians
HiPOT tests insulation breakdown @
1,200 VAC
STISTM v 3 INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINATIONS
Shunyata Research's STIS TM v3
terminals are interchangeable with
simple tools. No soldering or
returns to the factory are necessary
when a different type of connection
is required. The terminals are made
with a pure copper base metal and
gold plated to protect the copper
from corrosion. There is a banana
terminal and two sizes of spades
available in a small 4-6mm
combo-spade and a larger 6-8mm combo
spade. All Shunyata ground cables
are hand-terminated by craftsman
that have perfected the art of cold
soldering. |