ALPHA-X NR
OMEGA-X QR - OMEGA-X XC - SIGMA-X QR - SIGMA-X NR - SIGMA-X XC - ALPHA-X NR - ALPHA-X XC - THETA NR - THETA XC - GAMMA NR - GAMMA XC
ALPHA-X NR
Alpha-X NR 1.75m C15 (ALPX/NR-UK/C15): £2850
Alpha-X NR 1.75m C19 (ALPX/NR-UK/C19): £2850
Extra Length (ALPX-LEN): £130/0.25m
Shunyata Research Alpha-X NR: Entry to the Reference Series
The Shunyata Research ALPHA-X NR mains cable represents the gateway to Shunyata’s prestigious Reference Series, embodying over 25 years of research and innovation. This state-of-the-art cable combines patented technologies, advanced materials, and expert engineering to deliver remarkable improvements in sound quality, positioning it as a vital component for high-performance audio systems.
Key Technologies and Features
Patented TAPc Technology: The Transverse Axial Polarizer (TAPc) reduces noise by re-aligning electromagnetic fields, enhancing transparency and detail while minimising the physical size of the noise-reduction module.
Gen-3 NR Circuit: Incorporates Shunyata’s third-generation noise reduction technology to target and reduce both power-line and component-generated noise, creating a quieter, more immersive soundstage.
VTX-Ag Conductors: Utilises silver-clad copper conductors, combining silver’s speed and clarity with copper’s warmth and tonal depth for a balanced and dimensional audio presentation.
Optimised Power Delivery: Engineered for high-current capability, ensuring instantaneous and unrestricted power flow, which enhances transient speed and dynamic performance.
Reference Build Quality: Crafted with precision using Shunyata’s proprietary connectors, fluorocarbon dielectrics, and robust construction to ensure long-term reliability and consistent performance.
Two distinct models to choose from
The Shunyata Alpha NR power cable is crafted for power conditioners and generators, making it ideal for upstream power sources. It features Gen-3 NR (Noise Reduction) Technology, which utilises multi-stage filter networks to significantly reduce power-line and component-generated noise, enhancing the clarity and purity of sound. Innovative TAPc (Transverse Axial Polarizer) technology further suppresses noise for a more immersive and lifelike audio experience.
The Shunyata Alpha XC power cable is engineered for high-current components, such as amplifiers and equipment downstream of power conditioners or generators. Unlike the NR version, the Alpha XC focuses exclusively on current delivery without noise filtering. Featuring XC (eXtra Current) Technology, it delivers unrestricted high current, making it ideal for power-hungry electronics. Built with Shunyata’s VTX-Ag conductors and CopperCONN connectors, the Alpha XC ensures dynamic, noise-free power delivery, enhancing soundstage, timing, and dimensionality for demanding systems.
Performance Highlights
The Alpha-X NR mains cable is designed to transform the way your system performs by reducing noise and eliminating the subtle distortions that cloud detail and impact dynamics. The result is a significant improvement in transparency, micro-dynamics, and coherence, allowing music to emerge with greater emotional connection and lifelike realism. With Alpha-X NR power cables in your system, you’ll experience a noticeable reduction in compression and an effortless flow to the sound that bridges the gap between live and reproduced audio.
A System-Wide Solution
When implemented as part of a complete Alpha-X NR cable system, the cumulative effect is profound. Noise reduction is applied uniformly across all components, enabling your system to perform at its peak potential. The Alpha-X NR eliminates the veil of noise that separates you from the performance, bringing a clarity and immediacy that elevates every listening session.
The Alpha-X NR is more than just an entry point to the Reference Series—it is a transformative tool for audiophiles seeking unmatched performance, refined detail, and an immersive, lifelike experience in their high-end systems.
ALPHA-X NR SPECIFICATIONS
Conductors:
08 gauge VTX-Ag
CONSTRUCTION:
3/4” tube
DIELECTRIC:
Fluorocarbon
TECH:
TAPc Polarizer 2x
Connectors:
CopperCONN™ Pure Copper
KPIP v2 Processing:
4 Days
COLOUR:
Charcoal carbon
Noise Reduction:
>6 dB @ 1 MHz
Standard Length:
1.75 Meters
warranty:
2 Years