Shunyata Research Alpha V2 Interconnect Cable

The Alpha V2 is the first cable in Shunyata’s reference line of products and utilises a number of their patented proprietary technologies developed by Caelin Gabriel

They are available with either XLR or RCA termination and come by default as a 1.0m pair, longer lengths are no issue

Analogue interconnects are by default 1 metre long and are available in RCA and XLR termination. Longer lengths are no problem, the RCA version is £85 for every 25cm, the XLR version is £100 – please note the RCA and XLR cables use different conductors to one another.

The Alpha V2 is a big jump over the models below it in the range, it is a very open, natural sounding cable and it excels are creating air and space around the musicians, it’s ability to render a 3D soundstage is outstanding.

Specification

Cable Type: ΞTRON^® coaxial (RCA) / ΞTRON^® twin-axial (XLR)

Conductors: ArNi ^® VTX / OFE / Ohno

Dielectric: fluorocarbon

Connectors: SR-RCA-y

TAP Modules: one

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