Shunyata Alpha USB 1.5
I finally heard a definitive improvement of the Shunyata Alpha over my WW Platinum.
I streamed via Qobuz (24/96) Anne-Sophie Mutter and the NY Philharmonic’s recording of Beethoven’s Violin Concertos in D Major, Op 61. Recorded by Deutsche Grammephon. In particular, I listened to the last 6 minutes of movement 1, “Allegro ma non Troppo”. IMG_2588.JPG
This section presents huge dynamic swings. From Mutter’s very soft yet nuanced violin play, ever so subtle kettle drum notes to a full on orchestral ‘blast’. It is here where the Alpha shown its colors. Over and over again, it provides more detail in the softest passages and more control in the crescendos.
On a side note, I couldn’t stop listening to this fantastic recording and performance. This rivals and probably beats my other favorite classical recording of this same price, Itzhak Perlman with the Philharmonia Orchestra, Carlo Maria Giulini conducting. EMI Abbey Roads 1980.
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Main Equipment: Kharma Elegance dB11-S, JL Audio F113v2 X 2, Block Audio Line & Mono SE Amplification, Bricasti M21 DAC, Antipodes Kala K-50 Server, Clearaudio Performance SE. Satisfy tonearm & Maestro Wood MM cartridge.
Power: Shunyata Everest 8000, Sigma XC v2, Sigma NR v2, Block Audio PCs, Defender, ADDPowr Wizard
Grounding: Shunyata Altaira CGS - 4 X Alpha CGS cables,
Network : Supra Cat 8+, Twin (Nenon) Modified Buffalo GS2016 Switches, Keces P3 LPSU,
Cables: Wireworld Platinum 8 USB, Wireworld Platinum Eclipse 8 Speaker cables, 6M & 1M Tubulus Concentus ICs,
Other:Two PSI Audio AVAA C20, Multiple GIK products, Stillpoint Apertures, Stillpoint Minis and Ultra SS, Three 20 Amp lines, Furutech GTX - Gold outlets, Adona Rack
Last edited by crwilli; 05-13-2019 at 02:39 PM.
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