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Shunyata Research ALPHA-X Interconnect Cables (XLR) Selling a 1 meter pair of Shunyata ALPHA-X Interconnects (XLR) in as brand new condition. The cables were purchased on 24-1-2025 from AV Gallery in Ringwood (Tax Invoice available). The Shunyata ALPHA-X is the current model and is hand-built to order in the USA. The latest technologies (TAPc, KPIP V2, PMZ, Fluorocarbon Dialectics and ArNi ) are all applied in the construction of this cable. Detailed descriptions of each of these technologies can be found at www.avgallery.com.au. Shunyata summarise the ALPHA-X as "striking the perfect balance
Compared with buying a new pair at about A$9,300 equivalent, A$3,100 is a strong used price for this tier of Shunyata speaker cable, not an ambitious one. New retail is listed at A$9,300 equivalent in the US market and about A$11,500 equivalent in the UK listing, so this asking price lands well below typical new money and looks like a real opportunity if the length and terminations suit your system.
This is a worthwhile buy because Alpha X sits high in Shunyata’s speaker-cable range and is built around the company’s newer TAPc/HARP/VTX-Ag design language, so buyers are paying for a very current, top-tier cable rather than an old bargain-bin model. If the set is complete, correctly terminated, and genuinely well cared for, the upside is straightforward: you’re getting a premium cable at a fraction of retail, and that usually makes sense in a used listing where condition matters more than cosmetics.
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Shunyata Research emerged in 1997 from the vision of founder Caelin Gabriel, a former U.S. military researcher specializing in ultra-sensitive data acquisition systems. Based near Seattle, Washington, the company traces its roots to Gabriel's passion for hi-fi, sparked during his deployment in Germany, where he began exploring signal and power line interference to enhance music reproduction. This blend of scientific rigor and personal drive propelled Shunyata from modest origins into a global force in high-performance electrical systems.
The brand focuses exclusively on advanced cabling and power solutions, pioneering technologies that minimize noise and optimize current delivery. Renowned for aftermarket power cords—now legendary in design—Shunyata also produces speaker cables like the Omega series, alongside conditioners and distribution systems. These custom-engineered products serve not just audiophiles but recording studios, film production, and medical environments, where measurable reductions in distortion are paramount.
Positioned firmly in the high-end niche, Shunyata commands respect among discerning buyers for its patented innovations, backed by over two decades of research. Gabriel holds more than ten patents, earning endorsements from mastering engineers, heart surgeons, and elite studios worldwide. For the serious hi-fi enthusiast, Shunyata represents uncompromised purity in signal transmission, elevating systems to reference levels.
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