Plixir – Cube 8 BAC MK II – Balanced AC Power Conditioner
PLiXiR's Cube 8 uses a Noratel made, audio grade balanced transformer core derived from the Elite’s XQ transformer core technology, giving it high immunity to DC voltage components on the power lines, as well as low noise.
True Audio Grade Balanced Power Conditioning
In response to customers’ requests for a high performance and cost effective alternative to our Top of the line ELITE balanced power conditioner, PLiXiR now introduces their Cube series. The Cube 8 uses a Noratel made, audio grade balanced transformer core derived from the Elite’s XQ transformer core technology, giving it high immunity to DC voltage components on the power lines, as well as low noise. The Cube 8 lets you enjoy very high quality balanced power conditioning at an affordable price.
The Cube 8, with 2280 Watts of power, is designed for full hifi (Stereo Class A/B, up to 450W into 4 ohms) and Home Theatre HT setup. It naturally reduces the incoming AC mains noise while improving the current delivery to your system. Based on a custom single winding balanced power transformer, ground loop current and noise is reduced to negligible level to equipment connected to it, making it suitable for sensitive equipment like turntable and phono stages.
Please note: Unit is supplied with sockets. Image shows UK sockets. Features
- 8 USA/EU/UK outlets for Hi-fi equipment use. Designed for source equipment, noise sensitive equipment full Hifi and Home theatre setup.
- Custom-wound Noratel made, audio grade balanced transformers
- Single-winding transformer dedicated models for 120 Vac and 230 Vac input/output, and each transformer only has a single winding for their intended application for the best performance possible
- Ground reference / Earth binding post. This is a connection to the incoming earth. It is meant for customer to connect equipment / phono stage grounding cable for hum noise reduction.
- No on / off switch (always on) for best sound quality possible. 99% of the time PLiXiR customers switch on their BAC and keep it running 24/7. The removal of the on/off switch reduces the number of connections we have to make internally and the result is a big improvement on the sound quality of the Cube BAC as a final product.
Technology and Craft
PLiXiR's range of balanced power conditioners is based on an audio grade, custom balanced power transformer design from Noratel, the inventor and premier toroidal power transformer manufacturer. With certain design elements derived from PLiXiR's top of the line Elite balanced power conditioner it offers the most optimal balance between cost and performance parameters (noise isolation, sound quality and current delivery) in a simple package
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Master-crafted
Built and tested by Master craftsman - Each BAC is hand-made by a master craftsman. As much as possible, all electrical connections are done by point to point direct soldering with minimal use of connectors and joints that degrades sound. Specifications
Two Voltage
- Input 100~120Vac to output 100~120Vac balanced 60hz, 20Amps peak continuous current delivery.
- Input 220~240Vac to output 220~240Vac balanced 50hz, 10Amps peak continuous current delivery.
Idle power consumption
Less than 1.5% of Max power.
Weight
30 kg
Dimensions (in mm)
240 x 270 x 245
Casing Finish
Black anodized, sandblasted aluminium