POWER CABLES

AN INTRODUCTION TO SHUNYATA’S MAINS CABLES TECHNOLOGY

Shunyata Research power cables feature QR, XC, and NR technologies, each tailored for specific audio needs:

  • QR: Enhances dynamics for high-powered amplifiers.

  • NR: Reduces noise for improved clarity across all electronics.

  • XC: Delivers high current for power conditioners or distributors.

Understanding these distinctions can help you choose the right cable to optimise your audio system's performance.

  • Power cables featuring QR/BB™ technology, such as the Omega-X QR and Sigma-X QR, act as electric charge reservoirs. They store and release energy to enhance a component's access to instantaneous current, improving dynamics and reducing strain—particularly in high-powered amplifiers.

  • NR cables incorporate multi-stage filter networks designed to measurably reduce power-line and component-generated noise. This results in improved clarity and purity of sound across all connected electronics, including amplifiers, sources, and line-level components.

  • XC-designated cables are engineered to deliver unrestricted high currents, making them ideal for connecting power distributors or conditioners to wall outlets. They focus on continuous current delivery without incorporating noise reduction filters, ensuring that power-hungry components receive the necessary energy for optimal performance.

OMEGA-X SERIES

OMEGA-X QR

QR (Quick Release) Technology

OMEGA-X XC

XC (eXtra Current) Technology

SIGMA-X SERIES

SIGMA-X QR

QR (Quick Release) Technology

SIGMA-X NR

NR (Noise Reduction) Technology

SIGMA-X XC

XC (eXtra Current) Technology

ALPHA-X SERIES

ALPHA-X NR

NR (Noise Reduction) Technology

ALPHA-X XC

XC (eXtra Current) Technology

THETA SERIES

THETA NR

NR (Noise Reduction) Technology

THETA XC

XC (eXtra Current) Technology

GAMMA SERIES

GAMMA NR

NR (Noise Reduction) Technology

GAMMA XC

XC (eXtra Current) Technology