Shunyata Research Gamma Ethernet Cable

The Gamma is Shunyata’s entry level Ethernet cable replacing the Venom, it is priced at £350 for a 1.5m length. If a longer length is required increments of 25cm cost £30.00

The Gamma uses Telegartner ethernet connectors and compared to a standard ethernet cable when used on a product streaming Tidal, Qobuz or locally stored music the impact it makes is excellent. Shunyata’s focus on low noise is evident as soon as the music start playing, there is more detail and subtlety with a greater sense of engagement.

It’s a superb and cost effective option for those who stream music and it genuinely represents excellent value for money.

Gamma signal and digital cables are made with the finest conductors available. Single-crystal, continuous cast Ohno copper is an ultra-pure conductor normally found in far more expensive cables. Ohno conductors are extruded using Shunyata Research’s exclusive PMZ (Precision Matched Impedance) process. This extrusion method tightens the tolerances of the conductor surfaces, dielectric extrusions, and the precision of the braided shield. All are held to minute tolerances. The extrusion and braiding machines must be run at one-quarter speed during the manufacturing process. Finally, all Gamma cables are conditioned for 4 days using advanced Kinetic Phase Inversion Process (KPIP v2™).

Gamma cables sound very natural, but are surprisingly agile, athletic and entirely unforced with regard to expressing frequency extension, timing, weight and authority in the low octaves. Gamma cables do all of this without calling attention to themselves, allowing the purity of the sound to take centre stage.