power source - Kemp Elektroniks

POWER SOURCE
The most
comprehensive mains
conditioner for your entire
audio/video system
The development of the POWER SOURCE
took us no less than 4 years, as the
design goals were very ambitious
from the start; a mains conditioner
that delivers the best possible impro-
pollution and distortion. Some of them even
quite severely. On the other hand, your components suffer from pollutions that reaches
them from outside, e.g. street lighting, heavy
industry, and elevators.
system in one modest enclosure.
Mains pollution and distortion has a strong –
and often underestimated - degrading effect
on the sound and picture quality of an audio/
video system.
Sound and picture quality
The mains: the weakest link
Audio and video components are, on one
hand, always surrounded by numerous other
electrical devices indoors. Light dimmers,
Computers, peripheral equipment, cordless
phones, chargers, other TV sets, air conditioners, microwaves, washing machines etc. This
is a normal situation in most houses. It is less
known that all these devices create mains
The POWER SOURCE is designed to strongly minimize and/or completely remove mains pollution and distortion all in one go.
vement for a complete audio/video
After installation of the POWER SOURCE you
will realize that the quality of the mains was a
weak link in the chain. Arguably maybe even
the weakest link.
POWER SOURCE and POWER SOURCE PLUS
Power amplifiers
Most mains conditioners don’t perform well
when used in combination with power amplifiers. The common negative effects are a
less dynamic sound, degrading imaging and
separation at higher volumes and with louder
and more complex material. During the development of the POWER SOURCE we tested
almost exclusively with powerful amplifiers to
avoid these common problems from all other
mains conditioners on the market today.
Power amplifiers also draw strong power pulses from the mains supply. This creates mains
pollution and distortion that affects all other
components of the system. The POWER SOURCE
is designed to be used with ANY type of power
amplifier!
Elimination of this specific problem had a high
priority in the design of the POWER SOURCE
and we succeeded. Digital sources will sound
much more natural and ‘analog’.
The design
The POWER SOURCE is designed to supply
clean mains for a complete audio/video system and offers 8 power outlets. The POWER
SOURCE contains 2 filter sections. A separate
section for power amplifiers and a second
section for 2 digital components and pre-amp
plus 3 other components like a TV, DVD player
etc.
Usually, manufacturers use too small an inductor, with too small cores and too thin wires, resulting in the bad reputation mains filters have
for some people...
Our inductor (top) vs.
one used by all our competitors...
Digital sources
Digital sources present another problem.
The most often heard remark is a less pleasant ‘digital’ sound from CD/DVD/SA players,
streaming audio devices and DA converters.
In most cases this is caused by the mains distortion that is generated by these digital components themselves, affecting all other components in the setup by means of the mains.
The size of the POWER SOURCE is as small as
possible without compromising quality and
performance. Its modest size and black finish
allows discrete placement behind the system
in most situations. The length of the standard
power cord is 1.5 m/5 ft. but can be ordered
in any specified length.
The POWER SOURCE is available with outlets
for the following countries: Germany, Belgium/
France, Switserland, Italy, Great Britain, United
States, Canada and Australia.
POWER SOURCE and POWER SOURCE PLUS
POWER SOURCE
product specification
•8 grounded output power sockets
•Several filter sections
•DC-offset filter
•Three way overvoltage and surge protector
•Power capability 3800 Watts @ 230 V
•Shielded against EMI/RFI through aluminum
diecast housing
•Weight 13 kg
•Dimensions 250 X 250 X 100 mm/
•9.85 x 9.85 x 3.94 inches
•Standard 1.5 m HI POWER CORD supplied
POWER SOURCE PLUS
The best results
In addition to the standard POWER
SOURCE, a PLUS edition is also available. The experience with the
standard POWER SOURCE led to
further refinements yielding an even
better performance. The improvements from the POWER SOURCE PLUS
compared to the standard version
are:
•QA MODULES on the outlets
•Input connector featuring gold plated
contacts
•Output sockets featuring gold plated
contacts
•All contacts treated with DeoxIT and SilClear
•Power cord 1.5 m/5 ft. POWER CORD PLUS
An even more natural sound
A lot of testing and countless hours of listening
led to the amazing conclusion that the power
cord from the POWER SOURCE has a much
stronger influence on the overall performance
than the power cord from the powered components. The POWER CORD PLUS clearly gives
the best results in this application. The built-in
QA MODULES create an even more natural
sound with richer harmonics. The low frequency response is extended further. Gold plated
contacts ensure the best contact right from
new but they also ensure the best possible
contact after many years of intensive use.
We advise to listen to both the standard POWER
SOURCE and the POWER SOURCE PLUS to determine which version is the most suitable for your
system. It is likely that you will find that the PLUS
version offers the best price/performance ratio.
POWER SOURCE and POWER SOURCE PLUS
reviews
MusicHome, january 2000; “Clean boat”,
in the page “Test” by Jo Mullers
Responses from customers
The Power Source Plus changes your music system completely and for the better!
It sounds like you just traded in your components for higher priced gear. Ik never
was aware the mains is that important! The
Power Source Plus is the new heart of my
system!
Mr. Cyriel Pluimakers
(a journalist for music and audio)
In May of this year, I met Mr. Ron Kemp at the
HIGH END fair in Munich and I told him of my
problem: my high end set (consisting of Martin
Logan loudspeakers, a good turntable, preand power amplifiers Bartolomeo Aloia / D100
and CD player Jadis Symphoniea) wouldn’t
perform well certain periods of a day. This was
caused by the power routing to my home in
an apartment building.
An excellent power conditioner; even the
power supply of my Quad Electrostats benefits! Each and every component that is
connected to the Power Source Plus, instantly becomes a bettter performer! A
(dis)advantage is that only eight sockets
are available; I guess I have to stop buying
audio components!
Walter Frederiks from Harlingen
Often, I could “hear” the vacuum cleaner
of my neighbours. Mr. Kemp advised me
to use his POWER SOURCE in combination
with his high end POWER CORD PLUS.
I followed his advise, and I’m more than
happy with the results, yes, even enthusiast.
Almost immediately after instalment, it appeared
that this big black box does not limit dynamics
al all, which is very unlike most filters of its kind.
I’ve tried several other filters, all improving detail but killing dynamics and making the low
end sound drowsy.
The Power Source Plus doesn’t have this
drawback and furthermore, timbre of musical instruments is rendered in a more
naturel way. I can enjoy CD’s of classical
music at last!
Lars Evers from Maarssenbroek
The disturbing influences of the mains
have completely gone, and my Martin Logan
loudspeakers now sound even more brilliant
and clear, with more powerful bass. Before,
I thought I would need a subwoofer, but now, I
realize it is completely unnecessary.
Dipl. Ing. Wolfgang Sach
from Munich, Germany
Back in 1999, I was among the first to get delivered a Power Source from Kemp Elektroniks.
Instantly, this became a component I can not
do without. I’ve tried some other devices of
its kind, but I always returned to the Power
Source. Until now, that is. I’ve just purchased
the Plus version of the Power Source. Again, its
POWER SOURCE and POWER SOURCE PLUS
effects are impressive; I feel the same excitement I felt 11 years ago. One hardly believes
how much this product has been improved.
One can’t miss out on this one; it’s like day
and night!
Dhr. van Willigenburg from Helmond
Quellijnstraat 15 • 1072 XM Amsterdam • The Netherlands
Phone 31(0)20-7764464 • Fax 31(0)20-7775446
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