Shunyata Research Alpha V2 Loudspeaker Cable
SKU: 101301209901cj
Shunyata Research Alpha V2 Loudspeaker Cable
SKU: 101301209901cj
Shunyata Research Alpha V2 Loudspeaker Cable
SKU: 101301209901cj
- Shunyata Alpha V2 Loudspeaker Cable
- £5000 for 2.0m pair
- Brilliant Performance
- Free UK P&P
£5,000.00
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Shunyata Research Alpha V2 Loudspeaker Cable
The Alpha V2 range of speakers cables from Shunyata Research has been an incredibly popular model, it sits right in the middle of their 5 strong cable range.
A 2.0m pair is priced at £5000 which equates to £1250 per metre, longer lengths are priced at £420 per additional half metre. Sonically the Alpha excels at detail, space, air and has superb scale and bass response.
Alpha V2 outperforms Sigma V1 by a decent margin.
Termination can be either spades or 4mm plugs at either end
TECHNOLOGY
HARP was discovered through Gabriel’s research into ‘current drift’ and audio frequency current resonances that occur in speaker cables. Theoretically, a speaker cable may develop current resonances in the audio band, being roughly analogous to standing waves (modals) in room acoustics. The HARP module acts as a current mode diffraction device that breaks up these resonances, improving the perceived resolution and coherency of the system.
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. A premium fluorocarbon insulation minimizes dielectric absorption and re-radiation, greatly improving resolution and clarity. In addition, the wire undergoes our proprietary KPIP™ process.
Shunyata’s VTX-Ag cables are uniquely constructed with both an inner, center conductor made of pure silver and an outer concentric ring conductor made of pure copper. It’s made using the finest fluorocarbon insulation to minimize dielectric absorption and re-radiation which translates to an improvement in resolution and clarity. VTX-Ag delivers the speed and clarity of silver and the midrange warmth and three dimensional power in the lower octaves of copper without imparting any of the negatives associated with either metal. – The best qualities of silver and copper combined
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.
Crimping, soldering, brazing and cold soldering 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. There is no solder or intermediary metals involved in the process.
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 presentation.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Cable Type: VTX-Ag 06 Conductors: ArNi ® OFE Dielectric: fluorocarbon Connectors: SR-SP-v | HARP Module: single KPIP Processing: 4-days Standard Length: 2.00 meters Safety Assurance: |
