Shunyata Research Sigma-X Ethernet Cable | Reference Network Audio Cable
Shunyata Research Sigma-X Ethernet is a reference network audio cable engineered for high-performance music streaming and network-connected digital systems. Its proprietary SR-6a construction combines 100% shield coverage with TAPc and dual-element CMode filtering to reduce cable-induced noise while preserving signal integrity.
Sigma-X Ethernet uses Telegartner connectors, PTFE dielectric materials, 100-ohm nominal impedance, and four days of KPIP v2 processing. Choose it for the network link between a router, switch, server, streamer, or other Ethernet-connected audio component.
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Who is Sigma-X Ethernet best suited for?
Networked audio systems using Ethernet between routers, switches, servers, streamers, and other network audio components.
Technology
Sigma-X Ethernet combines Shunyata technologies for electromagnetic control, common-mode noise reduction, impedance integrity, shielding, connector quality, and conductor conditioning. Its proprietary SR-6a construction uses 100% shield coverage, PTFE dielectric, Telegartner connectors, TAPc, dual-element CMode filtering, and KPIP v2 processing.
TAPc
Patent-pending Transverse Axial Polarizer technology couples to electromagnetic fields surrounding conductors and is designed to reduce electromagnetic distortion. Sigma-X Ethernet uses 35 TAPc elements.
CMode
CMode is Shunyata's common-mode filtering technology, designed to reduce common-mode noise without the compression effects associated with conventional filtering. Sigma-X Ethernet uses a dual-element CMode filter.
KPIP v2
Shunyata Research's proprietary Kinetic Phase Inversion Process is applied to conductor and terminal metals. Sigma-X Ethernet receives four days of KPIP v2 processing.
SR-6a Construction
Sigma-X Ethernet uses Shunyata's proprietary SR-6a cable construction with 100% shield coverage, PTFE dielectric, Telegartner connectors, and a specified characteristic impedance of 100 +/-15 ohms.
Specifications
Cable type: SR-6a / proprietary
Shield: 100% coverage
Dielectric: PTFE
Connectors: Telegartner
Characteristic impedance: 100 +/-15 ohm
TAPc: 35 elements
CMode: Dual element
KPIP v2: 4 days
Standard length: 1.50 m
HiPOT: 1,200 VAC
Choice Audio guidance
Use Sigma-X Ethernet for the network portion of a streaming system. It does not replace USB, AES/EBU, S/PDIF, or clock cables elsewhere in the digital chain.
Frequently asked questions
What connectors are used?
Telegartner connectors.
Does Ethernet use CMode?
Yes, Shunyata specifies a dual-element CMode filter.
What is the standard length?
1.50 meters.