Musical Fidelity X-Power Power Conditioner The X-Power is a single inlet, single outlet power conditioner in the classic Musical Fidelity X-profile. It contains three main blocks: Surge & over voltage protector EMI/RFI filter DC blocker It is an absolute rarity to find a power conditioner with all of those three elements in today’s market, especially at this price point. The revival of Musical Fidelity’s X-line with the introduction of the X-Power aims to change that. The main chassis consists of a one-piece aluminium extrusion for best shielding against electro-magnetical interference. The front is a beautifully brushed aluminium face-plate. How to use the X-Power? The Musical Fidelity X-Power can be used to supply clean power to multiple sources like CD players, phono, preamps, regular preamps, DACs, streamers and many more. Due to its 10A power rating, the X-Power also has enough headroom to distribute clean power to even the most demanding of integrated and power amps alike. Surge & Overvoltage Protection Surge protectors safeguard your electronic devices from damage caused by voltage surges, providing peace of mind and potentially saving you from costly repairs or replacements. The X-Power’s multi-stage design employs two surge and over-voltage protection stages, one at the outset and one in the very last stage. Voltage surges may result from a number of factors, including lightning strikes, fluctuations in the power grid, or sudden changes in electrical loads. The X-Power diverts excess voltage away from connected devices, preventing it from reaching and damaging your valuable audio equipment. EMI/RFI Filter The incorporation of EMI (electromagnetic interference) and RFI (radio frequency interference) filters into audio systems serves to suppress unwanted electromagnetic and high frequency interference, therefore resulting in cleaner and more accurate audio signals. This can help to enhance audio quality, minimise noise, and prevent distortion. The X-Power uses a bespoke EMI filter consisting of two common-mode chokes with common-mode and differential mode capacitors followed by another step of over-voltage protection. With permanent work on their filter they have achieved astonishing results. Already at 100kHz they are very close to -60dB and from 600kHz on, they are below -70dB. At 1MHz we achieve more than -80dB. Such numbers are absolutely unique. DC Blocker In sensitive audio systems it is important to eliminate any unwanted DC offset (unwanted DC voltage or current superimposed on an AC signal) from the AC signal. DC offset can cause distortion, saturation, or other undesirable effects in audio systems, which can in turn lead to problems in audio signal transmission. The X-Power employs a meticulously designed network of diodes and electrolytic capacitors to effectively block DC components while allowing AC components to pass through. Even a small amount of DC voltage can saturate the core of a power transformer, leading to audible mechanical vibrations and a reduction in transformer efficiency. It should be noted that DC blockers are not a standard feature of all amplifiers or preamplifiers to ensure that the output signal is free from DC offset. This makes the X-Power an essential addition to any audio system Musical Fidelity X-Power Specification In & Outputs Input: IEC C14 10A socket Output: Schuko socket – also available with US, UK or AUS socket General Information Dimensions (WxHxD): 108 x 105 x 274 mm Weight: 2,29 kg net / 2,58 kg in shipping box Power Specifications Input voltages: AC 230/240V 50/60Hz Power output: max. rated 10A RFI attenuation: > 60dB @ 100kHz, > 80dB @ up 1MHz DC blocker up to 2V FacebookShare on XLinkedInWhatsAppEmailCopy Link
