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Cameron Oatley
ExtremeHiFi
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Julian Shapiro
ExtremeHiFi

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What reviewers think

Bloggers and YouTubers have tried this product—so we've summarized their strongest opinions below. Links to full reviews follow.

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Manufacturer details

  • Signal conductor: Monocrystalline conductors with copper core
  • Dielectric: Solid Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
  • Maximum Frequency: 12.4 Ghz
  • Shielding: Silver Braid - Quantum Tunneled
  • Geometry: SPDIF single run / AES/EBU double run
  • Silver Air Strings: 99.9999% pure monocrystalline silver conductor
  • Conductors: 1 conductors SPDIF / 2 separate conductors AES/EBU
  • Build time: 1.5 hours
  • Hand soldered connections: 9(SPDIF), 12 (AES/EBU) point-to-point
EXCITE SX Digital expands on ALIVE SX Digital's geometry with an additional 1 x Pure Silver Air String for RCA and 2 x Air Strings for XLR hand built in our California factory from 99.9999% pure Silver Monofilament conductors in an air dielectric. We then applied all transferable technology from our flagship SRX cable loom, including a new High Voltage Long Duration Conditioning process and UEF Matrix Shielding, plus a new UEF Compound first developed for SR Purple Fuses.
Together these advances give the new EXCITE SX significantly higher resolution over both ALIVE SX and the outgoing EXCITE X variant without any hint of harshness or high-frequency brightness. Soundstaging is also dramatically improved for performance levels that redefine state-of-the-art for a digital cable at this price point.

Matrix Shielding arranges UEF elements on a grid pattern of the cable shield to lower its noise floor. Atmosphere SX refines Matrix Shielding further by using new Carbon Fibre UEF Tuning Discs developed expressly for Atmosphere SX to enhance the loom's ability to cancel noise that would otherwise cause high frequencies to sound harsh or fatiguing. As a result of our ongoing research into UEF Shielding, we have pushed the resolution envelope when voicing Atmosphere SX by developing new Carbon Fibre UEF Tuning Discs for a more holographic sound with enhanced resolution and musicality.

Atmosphere SX Digital interconnects incorporate the capability to ground your cables to either a wall outlet with the included SR Ground plug or to a Synergistic Research Ground Block (sold separately) to elevate the performance even further. Benefits include a noticeable increase in deep bass power and weight, a more holographic sound field, smoother high frequencies with greater extension and 'air', a more present and layered mid-range, increased tonal density with an app...
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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.

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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Avg. Product Price
$1,001-$2,500
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77
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Brand Popularity
98
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Products Listed
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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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