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PLiXiR Elite BAC 400 Balanced Power Conditioner

£1,795.00 £1,495.83
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PLiXir Elite BAC 400
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SPEAKER CABLES:

A quantity of 2 means you will receive a pair of speaker cables e.g. for your front left and front right speakers. By entering a quantity of 1, you will get a cable for a single speaker e.g. centre speaker and this option also enables you to vary the length (and termination) of your cable for each speaker.

OTHER CABLES:

A quantity of 1 means you will receive a single cable in the case of aerial, satellite, subwoofer, digital coaxial & optical cables and a pair of cables in the case of 2 rca to 2 rca analogue audio cables.

NON-CABLE PRODUCTS:

A quantity of 1 means you will receive 1 of the specified products.

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Using a custom-built transformer from Noratel, the Elite BAC 400 by PLiXiR cleans up your AC mains supply for electrically sensitive equipment to help your setup achieve greater clarity of sound. It is the next step up in power from the BAC 150, delivering up to 400W.

PLiXiR Elite BAC 400

 

Using a custom-built transformer from Noratel, the Elite BAC 400 by PLiXiR cleans up your AC mains supply for electrically sensitive equipment to help your setup achieve greater clarity of sound. It is the next step up in power from the BAC 150, delivering up to 400W. This product is designed for use in a head-fi setup or for the source and pre-amp in a hi-fi setup.

 

 

What PLiXiR say

The PLiXiR Elite BAC 400 power conditioner is the best mains AC power conditioning product for your desktop Hi-fi system. Designed around PLiXiR's concept of Pure Tone*, it naturally cleans up the incoming AC mains supply and improves current delivery to your system. It uses a custom single-winding balanced power transformer to reduce ground-loop current and noise to negligible levels, making the PLiXiR Elite BAC the ideal pick for electrically sensitive equipment like turntables and phono stages.

This Elite BAC 400 is stackable up with Elite BAC150 and Elite BDC, thus, saves space and cabling while delivering the cleanest power to your systems.

To achieve true balanced transformer winding, PLiXiR have partnered with premier transformer-maker Noratel to custom produce their balanced transformers based on their cutting-edge XQ eXtra Quiet noise attenuation technology.

In all aspects electrical and mechanical, this product is built with true craftsmanship. Electrical connections are done to the furthest extent using point-to-point direct soldering, minimising the use of sound-degrading connectors and joints.

Building a conditioner in such a way is more labour-intensive than conventional methods, but the result is worth it: better sound quality, greater purity of tone, stronger power delivery and finer inner details. The music just flows better – the perceptible Pure Tone* difference.

 

Features

  • Single-winding transformer: 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
  • Casing: Extruded, 5mm-thick aluminium casing body. Thick metal top and bottom plates provide an ultra-rigid casing that guards against the sound-degrading effects of mechanical vibrations and protects the transformer from external damage
  • Master-crafted: Individually built and tested by hand by master craftsmen

 

True balanced power can only be attained if every component along the chain is purpose-built for such transmission. Mating Plixir’s Signature Balanced Power Cable with Plixir’s Balanced AC Conditioners and Balanced DC linear power supplies, we now have a total system and solution for balanced power transmission – the world’s first fully Balanced Power Delivery system.

The new Plixir Signature BPC is custom designed from the ground up for balanced power delivery and transmission to your Hifi equipment. When used in conjunction with our Elite and Elementa BAC Balanced Power Conditioners, noise is rejected throughout the whole chain, right up to your equipment.

 

PureTone

From concept to design, the goal for PLiXiR products has been clear: the accurate and natural reproduction of PureTone.

  • A violin should sound like a violin, the magical interaction between wood and string.
  • A trumpet exhibiting the glorious metallic tones of the brass from which it is crafted.

Whether it’s a bright and brassy musical passage, or the sharp tones characteristic of a vocal singer, PureTone accurately and unbiasedly reproduces all the nuances in timbre – nothing more, nothing less.

PureTone is all about going back to the fundamentals of music – when music starts to convey its meaning and stir our soul, so that we begin to understand and emote with the music, no matter the system resolution. And without artificial sweeteners to smoothen and colour the sound.

This is PLiXiR's goal, the pursuit of Pure Tone.

 

BAC Power Conditioning

But first, some theory. Power conditioning and system grounding profoundly affect sound reproduction, yet are poorly understood.

What one hears from their hifi system is the conversion of energy from the AC mains to the DC power supply of our equipment, which it then draws upon to amplify the music signal.

Under ideal conditions, AC power drawn from the mains supply is a smooth, sinusoidal wave. Following this, the “perfect AC/DC converter in your equipment will output flat DC voltages.

In reality, AC mains is noisy, and this noise will leak into the DC power supply and subsequently into the audio signal that you hear. In conventional electronic circuit design, steps are taken to reduce this noise, but it remains insidious and will find its way into your system.

 

System Grounding

This is often confused with the safety earth, which is different and is meant to protect you from electric shocks in case of equipment failure. System grounding, instead, provides the zero reference voltage level for all signal and power voltage in the hifi system.

Ideally, for the best sound, the two are electrically separated, with the signal ground generated from the AC/DC converter, and the equipment casing connected to safety earth. This is because noise levels in the Earth will directly affect the system’s ground reference voltage.

In the real world, for cost and/or expediency reasons- e.g. to pass EMI/EMC regulations- the safety earth and signal ground are electrically connected. This causes earth noise to leak into signal ground and high-frequency EMI/EMC noise to leak into Earth. In this way, noise levels in the Earth are mashed together in a complex web in a modern-day hifi system, creating noise loops that affect the sound quality of the system in a big way. This is why grounding and earthing products are becoming more and more important.

 

PLiXiR Balanced AC Power Conditioners

Because power and grounding have such a profound influence on sound, we are determined to solve the issues of power delivery and grounding of the equipment naturally and organically in accordance with our Pure Tone philosophy.

The PLiXiR range of Balanced AC power conditioners provides fundamental grounding solutions to your system while naturally lowering down the system noise floor to allow even more harmonics to come forth, without sacrificing dynamics. Most importantly the tonal structure will be intact and improved, not shifted.

Balanced Transformer Design

Our solution employs a balanced transformer design to solve all these power issues naturally and elegantly. Mains AC noise is reduced by the isolating nature of the transformer, enhanced by the balanced design, which increases the common mode noise rejection. At the same, the balanced design elegantly places its output’s live and neutral voltage at equal and opposite potential to the earth. Thus the earth now becomes a true null point and equipment powered with it will contribute very little leakage current and noise to the Eart, from their power supply sources. As mentioned earlier, safety earth and system ground are now inter-related, which also means less system ground pollution from the power supply side. Thus the balanced winding nature of the transformer is the key.

Power Delivery

In traditional non-balanced power delivery, noise from the equipment and mains leak to earth, polluting every chain in the system. In PLiXiR Balanced delivery, noise from live and neutral are out of phase to each other and cancels off at the earth point.

Transformer

It is not easy to wind a truly balanced power transformer, however. PLiXiR are delighted to work with Noratel, the premier audio transformer manufacturer. Besides being truly bifilar and balanced in design across their whole range and models, Noratel’s transformers also have unique design features which enhance noise rejection and current delivery into load, to gain better dynamics and transient attack.

PLiXiR spec their design to only have one set of winding per transformer. They do not cater for multi-voltages in one transformer. Often this method is used to save cost so that one can use a single model for all variants and thus enjoy greater economy of scale. However, this method of design unnecessarily complicates the transformer and introduces noise to the system. Their spec is, thus, performance first.

 

Specification

  • Voltage- Input 220~240Vac to output 220~240Vac balanced 50hz.
  • Idle power consumption- Less than 1.5% of Max power.
  • Power Output- 400W Max
  • Weight- 10 kg
  • Dimensions (in mm)- 230 x 160 x 130
  • Casing Finish- Black anodized, sandblasted aluminium

 

About PLiXiR Power

Plixir Power is a leading provider of high-quality audio industry power supplies and accessories. With a focus on delivering clean and reliable power to enhance audio performance, Plixir Power has gained recognition for its innovative solutions and commitment to quality.

Established as a passion project in 2014 by James Soh, the founder and engineer behind Sound Affairs, Plixir Power emerged as a response to power's critical role in audio systems. James, a seasoned professional with a background in audio-digital electronics design, recognised the profound influence of power on hi-fi equipment performance. Inspired by his extensive experience and knowledge, James set out to design power products that would optimise the performance of audio systems.

At the core of Plixir Power's product lineup are the popular Plixir Elite BDC and Plixir Elite BAC power supplies. These carefully engineered power supplies provide a solid foundation for audio systems, delivering clean, stable power to unleash the full potential of hi-fi equipment. With their neutral, natural, and pure tone, Plixir Elite power supplies are designed to allow your equipment to perform at its best, ensuring a truly immersive listening experience.

In addition to power supplies, Plixir Power offers a range of power cables designed to maximise the performance of audio systems. The Plixir Statement and Plixir Elementa Power Cables utilise high-quality materials and advanced construction techniques to minimise interference and deliver optimal power transmission. These power cables are designed to balance flexibility, durability, and superior audio performance.

At Plixir Power, the philosophy is rooted in effective engineering principles. James believes that the best solutions are often the simplest, and this principle guides the design and development of Plixir Power products. One key aspect of Plixir's approach is the focus on balanced power delivery, which has been proven to offer significant improvements in audio performance. Plixir Power is dedicated to promoting the use of true balanced power solutions in home hi-fi systems, ensuring a solid and stable power foundation for audio equipment to thrive.

The Plixir Elite range of balanced AC power products exemplifies Plixir Power's commitment to excellence. These products are created without compromises, utilising the finest commercially available components to create a no-object, cost-no-object solution. Plixir Power is proud to be the first company in the world to offer a complete balanced power delivery system, including balanced AC power conditioners, balanced power cables, and balanced DC power supplies.

As Plixir Power continues to push the boundaries of power delivery in audio systems, customers can expect to introduce more innovative products based on effective, balanced power delivery. Plixir Power's mission is to provide audio enthusiasts with the tools they need to unlock the true potential of their hi-fi systems, delivering pristine power for unparalleled audio performance.

Experience the transformative power of Plixir Power and elevate your audio system to new heights. Explore the range of Plixir Elite BDC and Plixir Elite BAC power supplies, along with the exceptional Plixir Statement and Plixir Elementa Power Cables, and discover a new level of audio clarity, dynamics, and musicality.

 

  • Voltage- Input 220~240Vac to output 220~240Vac balanced 50hz.
  • Idle power consumption- Less than 1.5% of Max power.
  • Power Output- 400W Max
  • Weight- 10 kg
  • Dimensions (in mm)- 230 x 160 x 130
  • Casing Finish- Black anodized, sandblasted aluminium

UK Delivery

 

1. We use Royal Mail 1st Class Services as a Standard Postage Option

Orders received before 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. Over 98% of our orders are usually delivered the next working day including Saturdays.

Standard delivery is usually within 2-3 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays . In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days.

All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Futureshop.co.uk. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD or Interlink Express for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order Monday to Friday subject to stock availability. For International orders, we use FedEx Services where customers have selected this option.

Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths or custom-made cables may be subject to longer delivery time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

We offer 'Free UK delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions:

  • Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at FutureShop.co.uk
  • Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by UK Mail).
  • Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address.
  • You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs.
  • We reserve the right to change or discontinue 'Free delivery on orders over £99 promotion at any time.
  • FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OVER £99 OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO TRADE CUSTOMERS.

Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or Interlink Express next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK.

Free Delivery for orders over £99 excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or Interlink Express.

 

Royal Mail 1st Class Shipping DPD Next Day Delivery

 

2. Special Delivery UK - Guaranteed Next Working Day

We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM.

For the Next Day Special Delivery service, orders must be received by futureshop.co.uk by 4.30pm weekdays. Orders after the 4.30pm deadline cannot be guaranteed for same day dispatch.

Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. If this is the case, the item will be shipped via The Royal Mail Special Delivery service as soon as the cable is custom made.

For orders weighing over 2KG, we reserve the right to ship items using Next Day Pre-Noon Courier Services where Royal Mail Special Delivery option has been selected.

 

Royal Mail Special Next Working Day Delivery

 

3. Channel Islands & Northern Ireland

We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. Unless you select a premium service, Items weighing under 2KG are delivered using our standard UK delivery option above. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland.

 

European Countries

Deliveries to EU member states are subject to 20% VAT. We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 10 working days.
  • Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 7 working days.
  • DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours

 

Royal Mail International DeliveryRoyal Mail International Tracked DeliveryFedEX Express Economy International DeliveryFedEX Express Priority International DeliveryDHL Worldwide Express International DeliveryDHL Econmy Select International Delivery

 

Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe

Deliveries outside of the EU are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you login or register.
We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days.
  • Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail - Items are usually delivered within 10-15 working days.
  • DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
  • Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.

Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets.

 

Royal Mail International DeliveryRoyal Mail International Tracked DeliveryFedEX Express Economy International DeliveryFedEX Express Priority International DeliveryDHL Worldwide Express International DeliveryDHL Econmy Select International Delivery

 

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