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ALPHA-X CGC/SGC Ground Cable
Alpha-X grounding cable with 8-gauge VTX-Ag construction, ArNi conductors, fluorocarbon dielectric, and STIS v3 terminals.
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ALPHA-X CGC/SGC Ground Cable
GRD-ALPX-BASE
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ALPHA-X CGC/SGC Ground Cable is a grounding cable for Altaira systems with VTX-Ag construction, ArNi conductors, fluorocarbon dielectric, and STIS v3 terminals. The saved specs list 8-gauge construction, 4 days of KPIP v2 processing, a 1.00 m standard length, black flex, and continuity, polarity, and HiPOT safety checks.
Specifications
| 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. |
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| OFE Alloy 101 | Shunyata Research uses only the highest purity of copper available for the production of its wire products. 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. |
| Fluorocarbon dielectrics | Fluorocarbon dielectrics are usually only found in wire used in the aerospace industry, satellites and only the most expensive audiophile cabling. It has special electrical characteristics; very low dielectric absorption, high dielectric strength and exceptional heat resistance. When used in audio and power cables is reduces the perception of dynamic compression and it improves sonic low-level resolution and clarity. |
| KPIP v2 Processing | Shunyata Research’s proprietary Kinetic Phase Inversion Process includes four days of continuous KPIP v2™ processing which refines conductor metals at the atomic level. This dramatically reduces burn-in time and significantly improves sonic performance, delivering a relaxed and life-like presentation. When compared to the original process, KPIP v2™ represents a dramatic performance upgrade on par with a component-level upgrade. | 4-days |
| Cable Type | VTX-Ag™️ |
| Gauge | 08 |
| Conductors | ArNi ® |
| Dielectric | fluorocarbon |
| Connectors | STIS™️ v3 |
| Color | Black flex |
| Standard Length | 1.00 meters |
| Safety Assurance | Safety Assurance: Continuity and polarity tests – by two technicians HiPOT tests insulation breakdown @ 1,200 VAC |
| Product type | ground cable |
| Series / family | Alpha-X |