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Altaira-X
Eight-terminal grounding hub with TAPc, NIC noise reduction, platinum-plated copper ground points, and SSF-38 feet.
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Altaira-X
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Altaira-X is an eight-terminal grounding hub for chassis and signal-ground connections in recording, mastering, or listening systems. The saved specs list TAPc, NIC noise reduction, no power requirement, 6-12 dB noise reduction from 3 kHz to 30 MHz, more than 6 dB earth-ground isolation from 50 kHz to 30 MHz, SSF-38 stainless steel feet, and an aluminum and steel chassis.
Specifications
| TAPc | (Transverse Axial Polarizer) is a patent-pending technology that couples to the electromagnetic fields surrounding electrical or signal conductors. TAPc behaves like a polarizer, passively reducing electromagnetic distortion that presents as a type of glare on sound or images. |
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| NIC™ | The NIC™ (Noise Isolation Chamber) is a patented Shunyata Research device that reduces high frequency power line noise. It employs a ferroelectric substance that actually absorbs high frequency noise without any of the reactive negatives associated with transformers and large capacitors as used in conventional power conditioners. |
| 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. |
| Power Requirements | None |
| Noise Reduction | 6-12dB @ 3kHz-30MHz |
| Earth Ground Isolation | Earth Ground Isolation: >6db @ 50kHz-30MHz |
| Vibration Control | Vibration Control: SSF-38 Stainless Steel Feet |
| Construction | Construction: Aluminum and steel chassis and machined aluminum faceplate |
| Dimensions | Width: 16 inches (40.64 cm) Total Depth: 7.5 inches (19.05 cm) Height: 3.92 inches (9.956 cm) |
| Weight | 13.5 lbs (6.12 kg) |
| Product type | Altaira-X grounding hub |
| Series / family | Altaira |