IsoTek V5 Polaris 6-way power strip

• Suitable for all audio or AV systems

• RFI reduction 30dB

• Central clean power network removes common- and differential-mode mains noise

• 6 independent outlets prevent differential-mode cross-contamination

• 45,000A surge protection

• Fully star-grounded network

• Multi-strand 6N OFC silver-plated internal wiring with FEP dielectric

• SYSTEM LINK outlet for extending and maintaining a star-grounded configuration

• Supplied with IsoTek's EVO3 INITIUM POWER CABLE 1.5 m

The V5 Polaris is a compact power-cleaning and distribution busbar just 510mm long, 80mm wide and 50mm high. It has six independent outlets, each feeding back to the central PCB. Most power filters of this type connect the outlets to each other in series. This is not correct, however, because differential-mode noise caused by the connected load (your audio equipment) jumps from one outlet to another. The electrical architecture and design of the V5 Polaris prevent this and are therefore unrivalled.

The V5 Polaris has a unique delta filter topology, ten times larger than the recommended standard. It offers more than 20dB of cleaning power at 1kHz (600 Ohm reference), rising to 42dB at 10kHz. Most experts agree that 10 kHz is the point where radio-frequency interference (RFI) starts to affect performance. The extent to which an amplifier manages to reject noise from the power supply also plays a role here.

The electrical design of the V5 Polaris guarantees leading performance in mains cleaning, for both common-mode (RFI) and differential-mode mains noise. In addition, the circuit board (PCB) itself has twice the standard volume of copper, which is silver-plated.

This unique circuit delivers clean power to the six sockets — each independently isolated to prevent cross-contamination of differential-mode mains noise. This is combined with IsoTek's KERP © (Kirchhoff's Equal Resistance Path) to ensure equal resistance and equal current delivery to all outlets. To this end, the internal wiring is also of the highest quality: a unique 2 mm2 design with silver-plated conductors of pure 6N oxygen-free copper, offering low resistance and high current capacity. An aerospace-grade fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) dielectric with very low dielectric losses is used to protect the conductors and form an ideal dielectric for contact with the conductor of the internal power supply system.

In addition, in the new V5 version surge protection has been increased to 45,000 A. This protects not only the circuit, but also your valuable connected equipment via IsoTek's unique sequential and repeatable protection system.

The V5 Polaris also has a System Link outlet, designed to connect several units together while maintaining a star reference, so that multiple wall sockets are not needed.

A mounting bracket is also included, so the product can easily be mounted behind your audio equipment rack if desired.

The internal wiring of IsoTek products offers a great deal of synergy with IsoTek's power cables, because commonality of design and material properties is maintained. This critical principle is often overlooked in both signal-carrying cables and power cable networks. That is why IsoTek's award-winning Initium power cable is also included.

• NUMBER OF OUTLETS
• SYSTEM LINK
• MAINS CONNECTION
• MAINS VOLTAGE
• MAXIMUM CURRENT
• TOTAL POWER
• SURGE PROTECTION
• DIMENSIONS (W X H X L)
• WEIGHT
• 6
• 1
• 10A IEC C14 100-240V / 50-60Hz 10A HRC 2,300W (@230V)
• 45,000A 80 x 50 x 510mm 1 kg

Would you like to hear this first? In our two listening rooms on Hoenderstraat in Maastricht, each with its own acoustics, we will set up the system for you. Make an appointment or call 043-7370028 — we are happy to help you find the right choice and the right placement.