Shunyata Research Sigma X Tri Wire Speaker Cables

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SIGMA X TRI WIRE SPEAKER CABLES

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Precision, Power, and Ultimate Refinement

Sigma-X Speaker Cables represent a remarkable leap forward in audio technology, designed for those who demand the highest levels of audio performance, clarity, and refinement. Leveraging Shunyata Research’s most advanced technologies, these cables are engineered to deliver an immersive and transformative listening experience that enhances any high-end audio system.

Uncompromising Audio Performance

At the core of the Sigma-X design lies Shunyata Research’s proprietary TAPc (Transverse Axial Polarizer) technology, which reduces micro-phase distortions, delivering an exceptionally clear, open, and focused soundstage. This technology allows even the most delicate musical nuances to be expressed with unparalleled precision.

Additionally, the HARP (Highly Advanced Resonance Processing) technology minimizes cable-induced noise by controlling phase distortions and signal reflections, further enhancing resolution and coherence. This results in a level of definition and control that elevates the overall performance of your system.

Sigma-X’s VTX-Ag conductors, crafted from both pure silver and copper, combine the speed and clarity of silver with the warmth and richness of copper. This creates a full-bodied sound that delivers impact and refinement across the full frequency range. Finally, Shunyata’s KPIP v2 (Kinetic Phase Inversion Process) conditions the cables, reducing break-in time and maximizing their sonic performance.

The result is a sound that is as precise as it is immersive, offering clarity, dynamic power, and an elevated listening experience.

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Advanced Technologies for Superior Sound

TAPc (Transverse Axial Polarizer)

The TAPc technology is a groundbreaking advancement developed by Shunyata Research to enhance the performance of its reference signal cables. This patent-pending innovation reduces micro-phase distortions by minimizing the size of its internal modules. Originally designed for power cords and interconnects, TAPc is now used in speaker cables, delivering a noticeable reduction in the noise floor, improving dynamics, and providing an exceptional rendering of timing and coherency.

TAPc modules act as "force multipliers" for your audio system, elevating the listening experience to a new level. The benefits of TAPc technology are immediately apparent, even to untrained ears, providing a transformative effect on sound clarity, focus, and depth.

HARP (Highly Advanced Resonance Processing)

HARP technology addresses the issue of "current drift" and audio-frequency current resonances that can occur in speaker cables. These resonances, similar to standing waves in room acoustics, can negatively affect the clarity and coherence of sound. The HARP module breaks up these resonances by acting as a current-mode diffraction device, resulting in improved resolution and a more coherent presentation of sound.

The HARP system enhances the perceived resolution and coherency of your audio system, improving overall soundstage definition and image stability.

VTX-Ag Conductors: The Best of Silver and Copper

Shunyata’s VTX-Ag conductors are a unique hybrid of silver and copper, offering the best of both materials. The central conductor is made of pure silver for its superior speed and clarity, while the outer concentric conductor is made of pure copper, adding warmth, weight, and midrange richness.

The VTX-Ag construction ensures a balanced sound profile, combining the speed of silver with the warmth of copper, delivering a full-bodied and well-defined sound across the frequency spectrum. The use of high-quality fluorocarbon insulation minimizes dielectric absorption, further improving clarity and resolution.

KPIP v2 (Kinetic Phase Inversion Process)

The KPIP v2 technology, Shunyata’s proprietary Kinetic Phase Inversion Process, refines conductor metals at a molecular level. This process, which lasts four days, significantly reduces burn-in time and enhances the sonic performance of the cables. The results are a more relaxed, life-like presentation, with improved tonal balance and transient clarity.

Compared to the original KPIP process, KPIP v2 represents a significant performance upgrade, delivering enhanced resolution, transparency, and musicality.

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High-Quality Materials for Exceptional Sound

Fluorocarbon Dielectrics

Sigma-X cables are constructed using fluorocarbon dielectrics, a material usually reserved for aerospace and satellite applications. Fluorocarbon has special electrical characteristics, including low dielectric absorption, high dielectric strength, and exceptional heat resistance.

When used in audio cables, fluorocarbon reduces dynamic compression and improves low-level resolution and clarity. The result is crystal-clear transient detail, allowing every nuance of your music to be heard with precision and accuracy.

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SPECIFICATIONS

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• Conductors: VTX-Ag™ (Silver and Copper Hybrid)


• Gauge: 06


• Dielectric: Fluorocarbon


• Terminals: Gold/copper fixed or STIS v3


• TAPc Modules: Dual module, 204 elements


• HARP Modules: Dual 20


• Color: Black flex


• KPIP Processing: 4-day treatment


• Standard Length: 2.50 meters

Safety Assurance

• Continuity and polarity tests – performed by two technicians


• HiPOT tests – insulation breakdown tested at 1,200 VAC

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