Blocks & Conditioners
Distribution blocks, filtered conditioners and combined units in four to ten socket configurations, from Atlas, Chord, ISOL-8, IsoTek, PLiXiR, PS Audio, Shunyata and Synergistic Research.
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Block or conditioner? The difference explained
A power block is a distribution point. It takes one feed from the wall and provides several sockets, using better internal wiring and connectors than a domestic extension lead, and it puts every component on a common earth reference. It does not filter.
A conditioner adds filtering, and sometimes surge protection, isolation transformers or full regeneration. The filtering removes high frequency mains noise, which typically lowers the noise floor and can improve stereo imaging. The trade off is that filtering in series with a power amplifier can restrict current on dynamic peaks and leave the system sounding flat.
The common arrangement solves both problems: filtered outlets for sources and digital equipment, and an unfiltered or high current outlet for the power amplifier. Many units are built exactly that way. Count the components you need to plug in, note which of them are amplifiers, and check the socket type your mains cables use. Tell us what the system is and we will recommend the configuration rather than the most expensive box.
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★ Award£35.79Ex. VATThe CS947 is Tacima's award-winning mains conditioner which smooths the mains supply and mitigates RFI from other household electronics, improving the clarity and detail in your prized setup. As well as a 3-channel surge protection to absorb mains surges/spikes, this product comes with a test button for its Mains Conditioner filter for added peace of mind. -
£118.29Ex. VATThe Matrix v2 is a multi-way power distribution block which is particularly useful for home theatre installations where there are never enough power outputs.
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From£107.50Ex. VAT
The AC iPurifier is the latest iFi product from the ‘power products’ stable to clean-up noisy mains supplies. It is no ordinary mains purification product. Technologically advanced, it’s an active not a passive product so it goes above and beyond and cancels far more noise across the frequency range than other passive devices.
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From£249.17Ex. VATThe iPower Elite was designed to deliver the smooth and silent power. It gives your streamer/DAC/amplifier all the silent, clean power of a battery with none of the hassle.
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£82.50Ex. VATTarantula is Merlin's entry-level unit. It features an extruded aluminium case and IEC inlet so can be used with the power cable of your choosing. Ideally paired with the award-winning Tarantula power cable.
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£130.00Ex. VATThe Yellow Standard Jitter offers a wide sound stage that allows listeners to experience the full range of sound from their music. The integration of instruments and vocals is seamless, creating a cohesive and balanced soundscape. This allows listeners to appreciate the nuances of their music more accurately, bringing out the details that are sometimes lost in traditional stereo setups. The wider sound stage also adds depth and richness to the music, creating a captivating listening experience that immerses the listener in the music.
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£125.00Inc. VATDeploy IsoPlug around your home to stop Differential Mains noise created by personal computers, fridge freezers, microwave ovens, in fact anything with a power supply. -
AudioQuest
AudioQuest Niagara 1200 Noise-Dissipation System Mains ConditionerSKU: NIAGARA1200UK-1
(8 reviews)From£915.83Ex. VATLike the Niagaras 1000, 5000 and 7000, the Niagara 1200 uses capacitor forming technologies that vastly improve linearity and minimize distortion, ultra-low resistance solid-core wiring optimized for low-noise directionality, and low-impedance AC inlet and outlet contacts with heavy Hanging-Silver plating over high-purity Beryllium Copper for superior noise dissipation.
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SALEMerlin Cables
Merlin Tarantula 6-Way UK Mains Block & Power Cable ComboSKU: Tarantula 6-Way Combo
(8 reviews)From£129.16 £144.99Ex. VAT ✓ Save £15.83The Merlin Tarantula MK6 UK Mains Power Cable and Merlin Tarantula 6 Way Mains Block offer a premium solution for audiophiles. The power cable ensures cleaner, more dynamic sound, while the mains block provides reliable power distribution with anti-magnetic properties. Together, they optimize your audio system for superior performance and a refined listening experience.
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£287.50Ex. VATThe Mini Mira’s unique ‘Triple Resonance Filter©’ improves performance and protection for CRT, LCD, LED and plasma screens, and is also fully compatible with projectors. -
Supra
Supra LoRad Mk3 Surge-Protected UK Mains Distribution BlockSKU: Supra MD02/04/06/08/10-BS/SP
(6 reviews)From£175.00Ex. VATSupra mains distribution block consisting of BS sockets conforming to British Standards British Standard BS1363/A including Ireland. The input is a 16 ampere male chassis connector according to the international standard IEC-320. It provides a non-intrusive filtering (NIF) and a 3-way surge protection (SP).
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£320.00Ex. VATThe Violet Standard Jitters offer an almost unparalleled listening experience that allows you to hear more detail in the music you love. With a wider sound stage, greater depth, and open clarity, you can hear each instrument and vocal precisely and accurately. You can enjoy a truly immersive listening experience with discernable subtleties in your favourite music that could otherwise be lost. With the Violet Standard Jitter, you can experience music in a whole new way.
