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Specifications
- Global MSRP: US $1495/1m Pair - RCA, US $1795/1m Pair - XLR
- Conductors: 2 each 5th Gen-Tricon RCA, 4 each 5th Gen-Tricon XLR
- Conductor Material: Silver Copper Matrix, Monocrystalline conductors with separate ground conductor from shield
- Dielectric: Teflon
- Shielding: Silver Braid -Quantum Tunneled
- Geometry: 2 channel single ended / 4 channel balanced
- Connectors: Silver Teflon SR 20 RCA or Neutrik NC3FX-BAG, NC3MX-BAG XLR connectors
- Build Connections: 8 (RCA) 12 (XLR) point-to-point hand soldered connections
- Silver Solder: 4%
- Hand build time: 2 hours
Description
Alive SX starts with new 5th Generation Tricon Geometries featuring Silver Matrix conductors and applies a new High-Frequency Long Duration Conditioning Signal first developed for our flagship SRX cable loom. The same conditioning process that makes our new Purple Fuses the world's highest performance competing with fuses costing thousands of dollars. We then voiced Alive with new internal Carbon Fibre UEF Tuning Discs placed strategically along the cable geometry and connectors to improve resolution while making the cable more musical and without harshness despite increasing high-frequency resolution and air.
Alive SX starts with new 5th Generation Tricon Geometries featuring Silver Matrix conductors and applies a new High-Frequency Long Duration Conditioning Signal first developed for our flagship SRX cable loom. The same conditioning process that makes our new Purple Fuses the world’s highest performance competing with fuses costing thousands of dollars. We then voiced Alive with new internal Carbon Fibre UEF Tuning Discs placed strategically along the cable geometry and connectors to improve resolution while making the cable more musical and without harshness despite increasing high-frequency resolution and air. Alive SX may be the entry point into Atmosphere SX; still, it has the performance to unseat cables costing several times as much and does so with lifelike three-dimensionality other cables cannot match.
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Brand highlights
Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:
- Synergistic Research products often include proprietary EM (Electromagnetic) cell technology to actively filter and condition AC power, without limiting current flow.
- They provide a range of tuning options, such as selectable ULF (Ultra Low Frequency) generators and included tuning discs, to tailor the sound to specific music genres or system preferences.
- SR power conditioners commonly feature isolated outlet banks designed to separate analog and digital components, reducing cross-contamination and improving overall clarity.
- Synergistic Research bundles their power conditioners with high-quality power cords and upgraded wall outlets, offering a complete power conditioning solution out of the box.
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SR30 AC
- Positioning: The entry-level power cable in the Synergistic Research lineup.
- Description: Offers a balance of performance and affordability, featuring 12-gauge OFC copper for high current delivery. It includes UEF Matrix Shielding, similar to higher-end models like the Atmosphere SX, to reduce noise and enhance resolution.
Atmosphere SX Euphoria SX Level 3
- Positioning: A mid-tier power cable in the Atmosphere SX series.
- Description: Uses Active Shielding and Swiss-made power supply, offering a sound profile akin to the premium Galileo SX. It combines copper and silver conductors.
Galileo Discovery Power Cables
- Positioning: A high-end power cable series within the Synergistic Research lineup.
- Description: Features an Active EM Cell and UEF Matrix Shielding for noise reduction.
SRX AC
- Positioning: A premium power cable positioned just below the flagship SRX XL in the lineup.
- Description: Made with pure six-nines silver conductors and advanced UEF shielding.
SRX XL AC
- Positioning: The flagship power cable in the Synergistic Research lineup.
- Description: Features additional pure silver geometries and advanced tuning modules.
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$1,001-$2,500
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Brand Popularity
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Founding Year
1992
Our take on the brand
Synergistic Research stands out for their Active Shielding technology, which applies DC voltage bias to cable shielding to reduce noise, and their dual ULF generator system in products like the PowerCell 8 SX that enables switching between different sonic signatures. Their product line includes distinctive electromagnetic cell-based power conditioners and the Tranquility Pod, which uses active EM cells and Graphene to condition the electromagnetic environment within audio components.
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