IsoTek IsoPlug Mains Noise Filter

Overview

When we developed the GII IsoPlug we wanted to do our best to improve on what is basically a text book application to a problem, i.e. a delta filter configuration across the tree poles of the mains, this configuration formed the basis for the original IsoPlug.

Over the last three years our products have been developing through our ongoing research and development programs. It soon became apparent that it was possible to advance the original IsoPlug design, thus bringing it into GII status.

The GII IsoPlug is a careful balance between quantity and quality, as the circuit had to be highly effective, but be built essentially for a price point. Even at this level the quality of components used within the design are paramount, therefore we've employed highly effective design principles with critical component specification.

Because capacitors suffer from inductance (which is the opposite of capacitance), very high quality capacitors with the least inductance were specified. The over voltage protection has three functions, firstly to protect your audio or AV system, secondly, to protect the device itself (IsoPlug) and thirdly, to ease the workload of the capacitor. This has a highly desirable effect on the overall function of the device. A poor choice of any of these components, especially the over voltage device can actually have an adverse effect and ruin sound quality (dynamics).

Features

The GII IsoPlug features two highly effective circuits that work together and synergise to create a result far greater than the sum of the parts. In sonic terms the GII IsoPlug has a way of making the music more involving to listen to. The midrange, where the ear is more sensitive, is extremely open with an increased realism in terms of imaging.

Applications

We live today in an environment where the majority of appliances that draw power corrupt the mains electricity supply, for example computers, fridge freezers, TVs, etc. The result is a heavily distorted waveform and this is not good for audio equipment. The irony is that many audio products and often the best ones produce a lot of noise themselves. Without doubt, the best way to attenuate this noise is as close as possible to the source. The GII IsoPlug will solve this problem.

Simply plug the IsoPlug into any UK 13A socket, European shuko or U.S. three pin next to, or as close as possible, to any domestic appliance that produces, or is suspected of producing noise. This will prevent it from polluting the mains in the rest of your home. Use the IsoPlug to eliminate mains noise so that your Hi-Fi or A/V system can perform at its best. More than one IsoPlug can be used to reduce mains noise further. We suggest that you should start with the socket next to your system, and then position additional IsoPlugs near noisy appliances, fridge freezer, computers, etc.

There is no harm in experimentation. Make sure your plug socket switch is in the on position. Although the IsoPlug works brilliantly on its own further benefits can be achieved when more than one are used together.

Specifications

The following information relates only to the IsoTek GII IsoPlug. These are original products and should not be confused with previous or ‘copy cat’ models.

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