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IsoTek introduces Sirius mains conditioning power strip for audio systems (1/5/2008)

IsoTek has unveiled its latest weapon in the fight to rid our hi-fi systems of a poor quality mains electricity supply. Sirius is a six-way power strip aimed specifically at audio systems, containing cutting-edge mains conditioning circuitry fresh from IsoTek's R&D facility.

As well as providing sufficient sockets to power most set-ups, Sirius also ensures that the electricity delivered to each component is free from the kind of interference that can significantly degrade the performance of hi-fi components, whilst providing class-leading protection for your valuable equipment.

Sirius is the first six-way power strip to emerge from IsoTek's latest EVO3 generation of products, which is setting new standards for mains conditioning and filtration for hi-fi and home cinema systems.

New technology Replacing the award-winning GII Multi-Way in IsoTek's range, Sirius is the most affordable six-way distribution strip made by the company, yet it is also exceptionally advanced. Here's a summary of some of the new IsoTek technologies that have been developed for this exciting product: Inductive Resistance Gate

Unique to IsoTek, this newly developed technology optimises the isolation between each of the Sirius' six outlets without compromising transient power ability. This eradicates cross-contamination between connected components - a major breakthrough at this price level. K.E.R.P. Technology

Developed from technology previously only available in IsoTek's high-end mains conditioning products, K.E.R.P. (Kirchoff's Equal Resistance Path) ensures optimum power sharing from one socket to the next. As a result, and unlike other power distribution strips at this price level, every component plugged into a Sirius is guaranteed to receive electricity of an equally high quality. Protection Redefined

In tandem with enhancing the performance of the equipment attached, power conditioning products should also provide adequate protection for both the system and the conditioning unit itself. In line with other current and forthcoming products from IsoTek's latest EVO3 range, Sirius features IsoTek's most advanced protection circuitry to date - real-world, fit-for-purpose solutions to real-world problems. Unlike other power strips that claim to provide spike/surge protection, Sirius delivers rock-solid protection time and time again - whenever it is needed - without undermining sound quality. There are many power distribution strips on the market today. Some merely provide extra sockets; others add basic spike/surge protection; some contain more sophisticated filtering technologies to protect and enhance. IsoTek specialises in developing mains conditioning products that are uniquely 'fit for purpose' - whether the application is audio, video or both. The circuitry contained within Sirius is the result of IsoTek's painstaking research in the field of power management and is unique to the product. Don't be fooled - there are cheaper products on the market, many containing basic, off-the-shelf filtering components that are simply not up to scratch for hi-fi and home cinema applications. Nothing at the price can match Sirius' class-leading performance in terms of both protecting your audio equipment and enhancing its performance.

By using a Sirius power strip in tandem with IsoTek's high-quality, fully shielded mains cables, you can ensure that all your audio equipment is powered by a clean and consistent electricity supply. Typical sonic improvements include a reduced noise floor and greater clarity, with crisper high frequencies and increased immediacy and presence. The emotional connection between the listener and the music is intensified as a result - to illustrate this, a simple 'before and after' listening test is all that's required!

Adding a Sirius will improve your entire system in one hit - it could be the most cost-effective upgrade you've ever made!

Designing for the future

IsoTek has always considered environmental issues as an integral part of its design philosophy. To this end, the company meets all aspects of legislation concerning disposals, lead-free components and recycling of materials. In addition, all IsoTek's new EVO3 products - including Sirius - exceed proposed regulations concerning power consumption (specifically, it is proposed that no component shall consume more 0.5 watts of power in a standby situation). Sirius exceeds this requirement yet is in no way limited when it comes to performance. What's more, all IsoTek products carry a 25-year lifetime guarantee. Unlike many other power management products on the market, they are designed and built to last - from an environmental point of view, this is the most important quality of all.

Price and availability

The IsoTek Sirius power distribution strip is available from 1st May 2008, priced at £250.00.

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