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  • Distributors | Essential Audio Tools

    Here you'll find a list where our products are available. Please contact our local distributor to advise a dealer close to you. Dis tributors Please contact the distributor in your country for local authorized dealers Audio Plus The Netherlands / Belgium Tel: +31(0)75 210 2020 info@audioplus.nl www.audioplus.nl Click to access pricelist Click to access dealerlist Audio Marketing Services Positive house 320 ZA Des Nations 94500 Champigny Sur Marne France / Belgium Tel: +33 (0)1 55 09 55 50 info@audiomarketingservices.fr www.audiomarketingservices.fr IAD GmbH Johann-Georg-Halske-str. 11 41352 Korschenbroich Germany Tel: +49 (0) 2161 617 830 Fax: +49 (0) 2161 617 850 info@iad-gmbh.de www.iad-audio.de Hifight Via Enrico Fermi 20/2 35030 – Rubano (PD) Italy Tel: +39 049 745 01 08 info@hifight.it www.hifight.it AWA Audio Vallensbæk Denmark Tel: +45 502 444 81 kontakt@awaaudio.eu www.awaaudio.eu Moet Audio AS Lagårdsveien 77 4010 Stavanger Norway Tel: +4796919519 post@moetaudio.com www.moetaudio.com Audiopunkt UI. Stefana Batorego 35 02-591 Warzawa Poland Tel: +48 601 171 299 info@audiopunkt.com.pl www.audiopunkt.com.pl Audio Team Rua Comandante Augusto Cardoso 109 Bairro de Santa Cruz - Bentica 1500-188 Lisboa Portugal Tel: +351 (0)2 17 64 95 32 at@audioteam.pt www.audioteam.pt ATEM Hi-Fi D. 9, STR. 1, PR-D 2-Y Khoroshyevskiy 123007 Moscow Russia Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (GMT+3) Tel: +7 (903) 589-19-22 atem@atem-hifi.ru www.atem-hifi.ru Evalitec Solutions S.L. 28791 Soto del Real - Madrid Spain Tel: +34 9 18 04 30 40 info@evalitec.com www.evalitec.com Hifi Zurmühle Hirschmattstrasse 34 6003 Luzern Switzerland Tel: +41 (0)41 210 23 38 hi@hifi-zm.ch www.hifi-zm.ch

  • Myni Conductors | Essential Audio Tools

    The use of good quality power cords (with well designed screening) gives the music a neutral sound and opens up many details. The Current Conductor will improve your soundstage. Myni Conductor 8, Euro coupling, IEC Features Two layers of screening No external field around power cord Connectors with high contact pressure and excellent contact surface Can easily transport high currents without power loss Twisted OFC Copper stranded wires More rest in quiet music parts, more details and improved soundstage Specifically designed for our Mains Multiplier Myni . Myni Conductor Euro coupling Working principle Without noticing we are in a very polluted environment. Everywhere around us fields arise from currents flowing through conductors, signals from radio stations, mobile phones, WiFi and other communication networks. Electromagnetic interference is not visible to us, it's just there. Each device using energy causes fluctuations on the network in the form of peaks or surges, or causes a variation in the electromagnetic fields in the air. The effects occur around the device itself and on its mains supply, but even far away from the device the fields are still measurable. This can only be measured with suitable equipment, not with our ears. Common thought is that shielded power cords protect the connected devices better against influences from outside, which is true. Much more important is that the field created by the fluctuating current inside the power cord itself does not reach interlinks and speaker cables. Interlinks transport small signals to audio devices with a high input resistance. This high input resistance makes equipment extremely sensitive to interferences. Many power cords for audio purposes look beautiful, just like ours. But appearance is not all! The Myni Conductors are dual shielded cables . The outside shield is NOT braided steel (a steel screening does not function as a shield but is meant to protect the cable against physical force). Instead, the Myni Conductor cables have a braided high density COPPER screen with a layer of tin which prevents oxidation . Under the tinned copper shielding lies a 100% closed aluminium foil for suppression of high frequencies . In contradiction to a synthetic foil, this solution works! The OFC (Oxygen Free Copper) stranded wires are suitable to conduct high currents without resistive losses (the losses of energy in the form of heat). The earth wire is connected at both sides, the shield is only connected at the feeding side, as it is supposed to be. The connectors provide high contact pressure and excellent contact surface which results in optimal conductivity . Myni Conductor 8 Myni Conductor IEC Where to use If it is up to us, everywhere! The upmost effect can be obtained when all power cords from consuming devices are replaced. The external fields will thus be much lower, reaching acceptable values and causing less interference. Power cords close to interlinks are even more important. They should be replaced, especially when the signal transport is unbalanced (with RCA/phono plugs). When power cords are wired in parallel of signal cables or when a signal cable is coming from or going to a phono stage, it's highly recommended to use Myni Conductor cables. Because the total resistance is linearly proportional to the cable length, the low resistance of our Myni Conductor can also work in your advantage when using over large distances . What to expect The result of experimenting with our Myni Conductor power cables can vary from small changes to big surprises. The most heard improvement is the quietness in silent parts of the music as well as more noticeable details and more holographic soundstage . A high quality recording with on average a low volume and high dynamics will benefit most from the lowered background noise. This background is most described by our users as "dark" and "deep". Specifications Conductor type: Input connector: Output connector: Cable Length: OFC copper, stranded IEC C14 C7 / CEE7/16 / C13 0.5 / 0.75 / 1.0 / 1.50 Outer diameter: Conductors [mm2]: Screening: Maximum current: 8.0mm / 8.0mm / 8.0mm 2x 1.0 / 2x 1.0 / 3x 0.75 braided tinned copper + alu foil 2.5A / 2.5A / 5A The Myni Conductor cables are specifically designed for our Mains Multiplier Myni , but can also be used for other equipment with C14 output connector for audible improvement. Click to download Myni Conductors manual

  • High-end audio power supply | Essential Audio Tools | The Netherlands

    Essential Audio Tools is a manufacturer of high-end audio equipment focussed on power supply. We develop mains blocks, power cords and accessoires for your audio equipment. REVIEW Mains Multiplier 6+ Current Conductors Current Spyder Noise Eater by stereolife.pl REVIEW DC Blocker by highfidelity.pl REVIEW Mains Multiplier Myni by highfidelity.pl High-end equipment OUR PRODUCTS OUR PRODUCTS POWER SUPPLY POWER CABLES Mains Multipliers, Special filters & Ultimate protection EMC Shielded, Pure OFC stranded wiring & Increasing soundstage AUDIO TOOLS Sound Saver, Pulse Protection & Noise Eater PRODUCT CATALOGUE PRODUCT CATAL OGUE Please contact a local distributor to advise a dealer close to you. Load more WHERE TO BUY Audio Plus The Netherlands / Belgium Tel: +31(0)75 210 2020 info@audioplus.nl www.audioplus.nl Click to access dealerlist Click to access pricelist Audio Marketing Services Positive house 320 ZA Des Nations 94500 Champigny Sur Marne France / Belgium Tel: +33 (0)1 55 09 55 50 info@audiomarketingservices.fr www.audiomarketingservices.fr IAD GmbH Johann-Georg-Halske-str. 11 41352 Korschenbroich Germany Tel: +49 (0) 2161 617 830 Fax: +49 (0) 2161 617 850 info@iad-gmbh.de www.iad-audio.de Moet Audio AS Lagårdsveien 77 4010 Stavanger Norway Tel: +4796919519 post@moetaudio.com www.moetaudio.com More distributors WHERE TO BUY ABOUT US As a team we spend a lot of time listening to music. We take time to experiment with our ideas and circuits developed to reach not only measurable but also audible results. We are passionate when it comes to reaching our goals by finding new directions. This is what you will be experiencing too, when using our products. Development starts with a simple idea. This idea sometimes takes years to become a product that fits our standards. We use sophisticated software to design and analyse our process and CAD software to implement our idea, with a real product as a final result. Read more

  • Noise Eater | Essential Audio Tools

    The Noise Eater is a parallel filter, this means that the mains supply current which feeds your audio equipment will not flow through the components of the filter. In fact the filter is only 'monitoring' the mains supply and then traps the distortion signals. Currents will not slow down and the distortion will be gone! Noise Eater 1/3 Benefits Parallel filter which doesn't slow down currents Multiple filter stages Small investment for performance Protection against spikes between phase and neutral Many disturbances in audio performance will disappear More rest in quiet music parts and more details Your soundstage will be more transparent Review by stereolife.pl "I encourage hi-enders to try the Noise Eater, it works. Exactly as the manufacturer claims." Click here for review Review by hifi.nl "An improvement that becomes audible as cleaner and quieter, freed from harsh sounds if they are not in the music." Click here for review What to expect? The Noise Eater removes disturbances and noise from the mains supply. Because the mains current "passes-by" the filter it will not produce noticeable heat. The sound character of your system will certainly not change, but the calmness in the sound and the stability of the image will be very noticeable, especially during working hours when there are more disturbance on the mains supply. The Noise Eater is a small investment with maximum performance . The difference is audible immediately! Where to use? Like the Pulse Protector , the Noise Eater also has to be placed close to the audio equipment, preferably in the same (double) wall socket feeding the power strip, else in the power strip itself feeding your audio equipment. The Noise Eater can be used for devices as CD-players, D/A-converters, tuners, phono stages, but also (integrated) amplifiers will benefit , even large ones! Several Noise Eaters in one (wall) socket is in most cases useless, multiple Noise Eaters throughout your house is a good idea, but feel free to do experiments… The Noise Eater is not critical to phase, you can just plug the Noise Eater in the wall socket or power strip. Phase-Neutral 250 Volt 2500 Volt 4500 Ampere 65 Joule <25 nanoseconds 39.5mm diameter x 129mm (without pins) 240 gram Specifications Protecting: Maximum voltage: Maximum peak voltage: Maximum peak current: Maximum peak energy: Response time: Filters frequencies above audio spectrum Dimensions: Weight: Working principle Interferences mostly arise on the power network when switching a device on or off, but the disturbances can also be induced by industry in the neighbourhood or elevators in the building. Also computers, refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, switching power supplies, power drills and many other to the mains supply connected appliances can cause interferences. Low distortion on your mains supply is hard to detect, you need assistance of special measurement equipment. The effect of the distortion however is very audible. You need a special filter to clean your mains supply without slowing down currents . The Noise Eater is a parallel filter , this means that the mains supply current which feeds your audio equipment will not flow through the components of the filter. In fact the filter is only 'monitoring' the mains supply and then traps the distortion signals . Currents will not slow down and the distortion will be gone! The circuit has multiple filter stages that have been extensively tested , to ensure the sound character of the music remains intact . The Noise Eater also has an overvoltage protection between phase and neutral that converts each pulse above 250 Volt into thermal energy. The circuit itself has been poured into resin to prevent it from vibrating. Even the shell of the Noise Eater is a solid piece of POM-C material brought into shape by a CNC machine and lathe. The Noise Eater IS not just a great filter….. it also has the LOOKS of a great filter! Checking out the phase of your mains supply and protection against pulses are also beneficial for your audio system. These benefits can be achieved with our Sound Saver and our Pulse Protector .

  • FAQ | Essential Audio Tools

    Our most frequently asked questions are listed on this page. Any information could be subdue change. You may always contact us for more information. HOW CAN WE HELP? What kind of plastic is used for the Essential Audio Tools products? All Essential Audio Tools products are made of POM-C synthetic material. Why are the products made of POM-C? POM-C, also referred to as acetal copolymer is produced using a copolymerization process. By introducing a co-monomer during the polymerization, the material exhibits enhanced toughness, improved impact resistance, great chemical resistance and exceptional vibration properties . POM-C also excels in machinability. Due to these characteristics we can ensure a consistent level of the highest quality. In what way is the synthetic material (POM-C), used for the casings, beneficial in comparison to metal casings used by competitors? The POM-C used in our products is chosen because of its mechanical properties. It doesn't resonate/vibrate when it is affected by 50Hz electro-magnetic fields. These, low frequency, 50Hz electro-magnetic fields are induced by your other electronic devices. This form of energy may directly influence the distribution and quality of your mains power supply feeding your audio equipment. A metal case does provide more protection against air-born interferences. Yet, your mains supply is already affected by air-born interference because of the hundreds of meters long unshielded wires in your walls. It is much more important to filter these interferences, already present on your mains supply, than it is to block a fraction of extra air-born interference by a metal casing. Is grounding/earth required? Yes, grounding/earth plays a major role in mains power supply audio equipment. Proper grounding helps to minimize the risk of electrical shock and provides a path for excess electrical current to safely dissipate. Besides that, grounding can reduce unwanted noises and interferences. But, if there happens to be no grounding/earth, don't worry. If you were to connect a Mains Multiplier with grounded power cables to an ungrounded socket, the Mains Multipliers ensures that all earth connections of the devices end at one point (star earthing), which prevents a potential difference between the earths of the different devices. The absence of these potential differences prevents equalization currents through the shielding of the interconnects, which can only improve the sound quality. Which product or combination of Essential Audio Tools products would solve humming/buzzing/vibrating amplifiers? The mains supply is different in every situation. Those mechanical/electrical noises can have different causes; earth loop, distortion on the mains, DC offset, reversed phase-neutral connections etc. The answer depends on where the noise is coming from. For instance; If the noises are coming from a (toroidal) transformer there might be a DC offset on your mains supply. We have multiple products to solve different problems, like the Mains Multiplier series, Noise Eater and DC Blocker. See their respective product pages for more information. If you have any questions feel free to contact us, or contact your local dealer. What is the proper length for an audio power cable? The proper length for an audio power cable is generally advised to be as short as possible. This is due to the fact that longer power cables can result in reduced efficiency, increased resistance, and potential for electromagnetic interference, ultimately affecting the performance of your audio equipment. I want to reduce my cable mess, how can I do this? To address this issue, we've designed the Current Spyder, a revolutionary mains power supply solution that can significantly reduce cable mess. The Current Spyder features multiple outlets in a compact and sleek design, allowing you to power up to three devices from a single source. What is the purpose of a Common Mode filter in the mains power supply? A common mode filter in mains power supply for audio equipment serves the crucial function of reducing electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) that can negatively impact the performance of audio devices. Specifically, the common mode filter helps to suppress noise and unwanted signals that may be present on the mains power supply, ensuring that your audio equipment receives clean and stable power. In the end this contributes to improved audio quality, reduced system noise, and enhanced overall performance. What is the purpose of a Differential Mode filter in the mains power supply? A Differential Mode filter in the mains power supply serves the purpose of removing any noise or interference that is present in the electrical supply. This filter is specifically designed to target and eliminate differential mode noise, which is the unwanted electrical noise that flows between the live and neutral conductors of the power supply. What is the difference between Common Mode filtering and Differential Mode filtering? Common Mode filtering and Differential Mode filtering are both techniques used on the mains power supply to reduce electromagnetic interference in audio equipment. Common Mode filtering targets noise that appears on both the live and neutral conductors of the power supply, while Differential Mode filtering targets noise that appears between the live and neutral conductors. What is Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)? Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) refers to the disturbance caused by an electromagnetic field on the operation of an electronic device, such as your audio equipment. This interference can result in static, hum, or other unwanted noise in audio signals, compromising the quality of sound. What is Radio-Frequency Interference (RFI)? Radio-Frequency Interference (RFI) refers to any electromagnetic disturbance that disrupts the audio signal by introducing unwanted noise or interference. This can be caused by various sources, including nearby electrical equipment, wireless devices, or even environmental factors. What is the difference between EMI and RFI? Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Radio-Frequency Interference (RFI) are both forms of electrical noise that can affect audio equipment. EMI is interference caused by electromagnetic fields, typically from power lines, motors, or other electrical devices. RFI, on the other hand, is interference caused by radio frequency signals, often from cell phones, radios, or other wireless devices. What is a Faraday cage? A Faraday cage is a conductive enclosure designed to block electromagnetic fields. When it comes to mains power supply for audio equipment, the use of a Faraday cage is beneficial to prevent interference from external electromagnetic sources. Neighbouring electrical installations spread noises on the electrical circuit (around 5KHz). This noise is audible through the amplifier. What solution does Essential Audio Tools recommend in this particular case? A Noise Eater would be the best fit to cancel this noise. It has multiple filter sections that can kill or reduce the 5KHz. Positioning the product nearby the source of the problem is important. Otherwise, place the product close to the mains supply connector of the amplifier. What is star-wiring? Star-wiring refers to the method of connecting all power outlets directly to a single centralized point, rather than sharing the same neutral, live and earth wiring. How does star wiring benefit my audio system? Star-wiring in your audio system helps minimize electrical interference and ground loop issues, which can degrade audio quality and introduce unwanted noise and hum. By ensuring each piece of equipment has its own dedicated power source, star-wiring helps maintain clean and consistent power delivery, resulting in improved sound quality and overall performance of your audio system. What is Oxygen Free Copper (OFC)? Oxygen Free Copper (OFC) is a type of high conductivity copper that is free from oxygen, with a minimum copper content of >99.99%. How does Oxygen Free Copper (OFC) benefit my audio system? OFC offers several benefits. Firstly, its high conductivity allows for the efficient transmission of your mains supply, resulting in clearer and more accurate audio reproduction. Additionally, OFC cables have lower signal loss and distortion compared to other types of copper, ensuring that the audio signal remains pristine throughout the cable. Furthermore, the absence of oxygen in OFC prevents the formation of copper oxide, which can degrade the wiring's performance over time. This means that OFC cables offer better longevity and reliability, making them a valuable investment. We prioritize the use of OFC in our products. Where can I purchase Essential Audio Tools products? You can purchase Essential Audio Tools products through authorized dealers and retailers. These can be found on the websites of our distributors. For our distributor network you can click here. Where are the products produced? All of our products are produced and assembled in our own factory in the Netherlands. Therefore, we can continuously monitor the quality of the entire process and ensure that every individual product produced meets our quality standard. How to connect my product to my audio equipment the proper way? Our Mains Multipliers and Power Cables have a phase indication feature, simplified; a red mark. This red mark is an indicator where the phase of the product is connected. For a proper connection you need to connect the phase of your Essential Audio Tools product to the phase of your audio equipment or power outlet. What to expect when using an Essential Audio Tools product? When using an Essential Audio Tools product, you can expect reliable and high-quality mains supply solutions that are specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of audio equipment. Whether you are using one of our Mains Multipliers, Power cables, or Audio Tools, you can expect clean and stable power delivery, effective noise reduction, and protection against power spikes and surges. Our products are designed to optimize the performance and lifespan of your audio equipment, ensuring the best sound quality. Additionally, depending on the specific product you choose, you can also expect unique features such as a Ground-Bridge or a copper Faraday cage. Overall, using an Essential Audio Tools product guarantees a seamless and efficient power supply solution for all your audio needs. What is the difference between the old Current Conductor (CC) classic and the newer Current Conductor L (CCL)? The current, newer, Current Conductor L has Oxygen Free Copper (OFC) conductors. The Current Conductor classic had normal copper conductors. Thus, the Current Conductor L sounds a lot better; smoother, more informative and with a better spotlight effect. In a good recording the performers are more 'visible' in its stereo image. What conductors are used in Essential Audio Tools power cables? Twisted multi-stranded Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) conductors. Is the Current Conductor (CC) cable protected against EMI/RFI? Yes, the Current Conductors are built with two layers of screening; a 100% closed aluminium foil and a tinned braided copper screen. This double shielding protects the nearby signal cables from the fields generated by the current flowing through the conductors. It also works the other way around: preventing the conductors picking-up airborne disturbances from the environment. Are the Current Conductors (CC) halogen free? No, the insulation of the cables is PVC (Polyvinylchloride). If the insulation of the cables were PE (Polyethylene) or PP (Polypropylene) the cables would be halogen free, but than the flexibility of the cable would be significantly compromised. Thus resulting in a much stiffer cable. The PVC currently used is flame-retardant, contributing to a safer environment overall. Can the products endure overvoltage/lighting impact? No, no manufacturer can provide a guarantee that products won't be harmed in the event of overvoltage such as lightning strikes (including installers of professional lightning conductor systems). This natural violence has so much energy and can enter the (electrical) installation in various ways (e.g. through CAI connection, internet connection, earth etc.) Nonetheless, every additional piece of overvoltage protection is an extra barrier that may prevent a lot of misery. What is the difference between the Current Conductor S (CCS) and the Current Conductor L (CCL)? The Current Conductor S (CCS) has smaller conductors; 3x 0.75mm2, while the Current Conductor L (CCL) has 3x2.5mm2 conductors. Therefore, the maximum current is 5A for the CCS and 10A for the CCL. Additionally, due to the different dimensions of the conductors, there is a difference in the outer diameter of the cables. Resulting in a more flexible cable for the CCS. What kind of filter does the Noise Eater (NE) include? The filter in the Noise Eater is a triple section filter. These filters are C-, R-C-, L-C-circuits in a parallel and a pulse protection between N (neutral) and L (live). What is the best placement for the Noise Eater (NE)? Our first advise would be to place the Noise Eater in the second socket of a double wall outlet where your power strip is connected. If that isn't possible we suggest placing the Noise Eater in the first output of your power strip, which is the one closest to the mains supply connector. It could be that in your configuration the Noise Eater performs better in a different output. This really depends on what kind of noise/disturbance is on your mains supply and where that is coming from. Does the Noise Eater (NE) have phase indication? The Noise Eater has a filter built between the neutral and live (also known as phase), therefore the Noise Eater doesn't need, and doesn't have, phase indication. Either way the product would be properly connected. Does the Noise Eater (NE) interfere with powerline Ethernet (data network through electrical installation)? The home plugs for your Ethernet works with frequencies around 2MHz-30MHz which is quite high compared to operating frequency range(s) of the Noise Eater. If the home plug (sending or receiving end) is next to the Noise Eater, there could be a small chance that the Noise Eater affects the home plug. If the home plug is positioned further away from the Noise Eater it all depends on the connections in the electrical wiring. The possibility of the Noise Eater effecting the whole electrical network is close to zero, as it only works locally. Is Earth required for the Noise Eater (NE)? The Noise Eater primarily functions between the neutral and phase, making the presence of an earth connection non-essential. The Noise Eater filters interference from the mains, which generally results in more peace and detail from the audio set. This of course varies per situation, as disruptions to the mains differ everywhere. All the feedback we have had from customers have been positive, there were even customers who reported that the picture of the tv had improved. The Noise Eaters benefits might even improve when you turn the product 180 degrees (changing the two pins in your wall outlet/power strip socket). Can I order a Noise Eater (NE) with a UK plug? Yes, we do offer Noise Eaters with a UK plug. Does the Current Spyder (CS L) only makes sense when all connected units have their phase on the same side? Yes, the IEC connector has fixed phase, neutral and earth connections. This is an international standard. Therefore the only possible way to connect the Current Spyder connectors to your equipment is the proper way. While simultaneously using a Current Spyder (CS L) and a Mains Multiplier (MM), which group should I use when there is an amplifier and digital sources connected? Most customers either have a Mains Multiplier or a Current Spyder. As the Current Spyder is meant to minimize the cable mess behind their audio equipment. But in this particular case, we suggest to connect the power amplifier or integrated amplifier to the first output socket of the Mains Multiplier (the one closest to the mains input connector). Then connect the Current Spyder to one of the filtered/digital outputs of the Mains Multiplier. At last connect low power equipment like a CD-player, DAC, phono stage etc. to the Current Spyder outputs. Another piece of advice would be to play around with the configuration because everyone's situation is different. Testing several setups could be beneficial, this all depends on how clean the mains supply and your equipment is. What kind of filtering do the filtered outputs in the Mains Multiplier 5 (MM5), Mains Multiplier 7 (MM7) and Mains Multiplier 8 (MM8) provide? The Mains Multipliers mentioned above have multiple High-Frequency filtered outputs. This means that there is a small (parallel) filter on the outputs farthest from the input connector, specifically designed for low power/low signal equipment (e.g. CD-players, DVD-players, pre-amps, phono stages, DAC's etc.). These outputs can also serve high power equipment such as power amplifiers, integrated amplifiers, or subwoofers; however, this may result in a decrease in the filtering effectiveness. We always recommend to use the first output (the output closest to the input socket) for the highest power equipment and the last output for the lowest power equipment. When using your Mains Multipliers (MM), does it make sense to add a Noise Eater (NE)? Most definitely. The Noise Eater is a parallel filter which works differently than the filters inside the various Mains Multiplier models. Are the filters in the Mains Multiplier 5 (MM5), Mains Multiplier 7 (MM7) and Mains Multiplier 8 (MM8) in parallel or in series? The MM5, MM7 and MM8 have parallel filters. The Filtered Multiplier 8 (FM8) has several Common Mode filters, which are recommended for pre-amplifiers, digital surround processors and light to medium subwoofers. Wouldn't this be much more important for heavy loads like big power amps? Filtering the main power supply for amplifiers is (also) important, especially for high power equipment that demand rapid and steep currents. Filters may have a slight delay in delivering current from the input to the output, which can impact the sound quality when heavy bass or other high power demands are not met instantly. In the Filtered Multiplier 8, Group 3 features a differential mode filter followed by a common mode filter for each output, making them unsuitable for power amplifiers due to their limited power output of 2A. On the other hand, Group 2 in the FM8 has two outputs with individual common mode filters, each limited to a respective 6A, making those outputs suitable for power/integrated amplifiers. Does the Sound Saver (SS) work without earth? No, the Sound Saver does not work without earth connection. What are the safety precautions? In the manual supplied with the product you may find its specific safety precautions. If you have lost it or are unable to locate your product manual; click here for our complete list of manuals. What does the Ground-Bridge do? The Ground-Bridge is a unique feature of some of our Mains Multipliers that helps to minimize the presence of ground loops in audio equipment. It works by providing a direct connection between the grounding points on different pieces of audio equipment to your own external earth, effectively equalizing the ground potential and reducing the risk of unwanted noise and hum. This is especially crucial in audio setups where multiple pieces of equipment are interconnected, as it helps maintain a clean and interference-free audio signal. The Ground-Bridge essentially acts as a pathway for any stray electrical currents to be safely diverted, preventing them from interfering with the audio signal. By utilizing the Ground-Bridge feature, users can enjoy a more reliable and professional audio experience, free from the distractions of ground loop interference. The Ground-Bridge is a feature seen in the Mains Multiplier 6+, Mains Multiplier 8+ and Filtered Multiplier 8. Figure: Ground-Bridge How can I contact Essential Audio Tools? The fastest, simplest way would be through our contact form. Click here. How do I subscribe for updates on the latest news and/or e-mail campaigns? By agreeing to our 'Terms and Conditions' when contacting us through our 'contact us' form. You could also e-mail us directly to the e-mail address at the footer of the website and state that you want to be subscribed. This is a free service. How do I unsubscribe from receiving updates on the latest news and/or e-mail campaigns? By contacting us, and mentioning you would like to unsubscribe, through our 'contact us' form. You could also e-mail us directly to the e-mail address at the footer of the website and state that you want to be unsubscribed. I can't find something on the website, is there any help? Yes, for shortcuts in navigation on our website you can use our sitemap. If that isn't sufficient you can use the search bar found in the header of our website. At last, you can contact us directly through our 'contact us' form, e-mail to info(at)essentialaudiotools.com or give us a call (phone number: +31 (0)70 319 37 05). Can I register my purchased product? No, at the moment we do not offer this service. My Mains Multiplier is not working, what do I do? There are no serviceable parts inside. Do not open your Mains Multiplier! Please check the following before requesting service: 1 – Check the wall socket by plugging in a light or load to check if the power is present. 2 – Check if the power cord from the wall socket to the Mains Multiplier is functioning and make sure the power cord is plugged deep enough into the Mains Multiplier’s input. 3 – Check your equipment and the power cord by connecting them directly to a wall socket to test if they work without the Mains Multiplier in between. Please contact your local dealer if all of the above is tested and working, but the unit is still not functioning. How can I claim warranty for a defect product? When warranty is claimed; the product, the original bill with the buyer’s name and date of purchase should be presented to your nearest dealer. When will my warranty void? Warranty will void if: – The device has not been used in conformance with the user manual. – The device has been used in an industrial environment. – The bill has been altered or made illegible. – Modifications or repairs have been performed by non-authorized persons. – Malfunction is caused by device-external conditions, such as: overloading, atmospheric discharges and fire or water damages etc. Warranty is limited to damages regarding the product itself: all eventual consequential damages are not covered by warranty. How long does the warranty last on purchased products? Essential Audio Tools products have a warranty period of two years from date of purchase. This warranty covers manufacturing defects and failures within products specifications. Where can I find the Privacy Policy? Our 'Privacy Policy' can be found in the footer of our website. Or you can click here. Where can I find the Terms and Conditions? Our 'Terms and Conditions' can be found in the footer of our website. 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  • How It's Made | Essential Audio Tools

    We express a true desire to achieve our goals for the looks and performance of our products and are diligent with providing you a window into the manufacturing and assembling line of Essential Audio Tools.  How It's Made Our team is highly motivated, thorough and supportive of the product needs. We express a true desire to achieve our goals for the looks and performance of our products and are diligent with providing you a window into the manufacturing and assembling line of Essential Audio Tools. We maintain design intent and quality control throughout the entire production cycle. All product manufacturing occurs under strict quality control. Because of this, customers won't ever be disappointed ordering their Essential Audio Tools's products. Our attention to detail, quality and pursuit of excellence is embodied in the components, which are proudly present. Sit back, relax, put on your favourite song and let us take you on this visual journey.. ..The birth of a Mains Multiplier 5. Back to product page

  • Current Conductors | Essential Audio Tools

    The use of good quality power cords (with well designed screening) gives the music a neutral sound and opens up many details. The Current Conductor will improve your soundstage. Current Conductor 8, S, L, HC Review by stereolife.pl "The effect of these cables is distributed evenly across all aspects of the presentation." "well-thought-out equipment for reasonable money." Click here for review Features Two layers of screening No external field around power cord Connectors with high contact pressure and excellent contact surface Can easily transport high currents without power loss Twisted OFC Copper stranded wires More rest in quiet music parts, more details and improved soundstage Review by hifi.nl "I was treated to a spacious stereo image that was loosely located in the space in front of me. In which both the low tones were controlled, the midrange opened wide and the high tones presented themselves without harshness" Click here for review Working principle Without noticing we are in a very polluted environment. Everywhere around us fields arise from currents flowing through conductors, signals from radio stations, mobile phones, WiFi and other communication networks. Electromagnetic interference is not visible to us, it's just there. Each device using energy causes fluctuations on the network in the form of peaks or surges, or causes a variation in the electromagnetic fields in the air. The effects occur around the device itself and on its mains supply, but even far away from the device the fields are still measurable. This can only be measured with suitable equipment, not with our ears. Common thought is that shielded power cords protect the connected devices better against influences from outside, which is true. Much more important is that the field created by the fluctuating current inside the power cord itself does not reach interlinks and speaker cables. Interlinks transport small signals to audio devices with a high input resistance. This high input resistance makes equipment extremely sensitive to interferences. Many power cords for audio purposes look beautiful, just like ours. But appearance is not all! The Current Conductors are dual shielded cables . The outside shield is NOT braided steel (a steel screening does not function as a shield but is meant to protect the cable against physical force). Instead, the Current Conductor cables have a braided high density COPPER screen with a layer of tin which prevents oxidation . Under the tinned copper shielding lies a 100% closed aluminium foil for suppression of high frequencies . In contradiction to a synthetic foil, this solution works! The OFC (Oxygen Free Copper) stranded wires are suitable to conduct high currents without resistive losses (the losses of energy in the form of heat). The earth wire is connected at both sides, the shield is only connected at the feeding side, as it is supposed to be. The connectors provide high contact pressure and excellent contact surface which results in optimal conductivity . Finally, we gave the plug a nice CNC machined hood. Current Conductor S Current Conductor L Current Conductor HC Current Conductor 8 Where to use If it is up to us, everywhere! The upmost effect can be obtained when all power cords from consuming devices are replaced. The external fields will thus be much lower, reaching acceptable values and causing less interference. Power cords close to interlinks are even more important. They should be replaced, especially when the signal transport is unbalanced (with RCA/phono plugs). When power cords are wired in parallel of signal cables or when a signal cable is coming from or going to a phono stage, it's highly recommended to use Current Conductor cables. Because the total resistance is linearly proportional to the cable length, the low resistance of our Current Conductor can also work in your advantage when using over large distances. Maximised improvements when connected to our Mains Multipliers What to expect The result of experimenting with our Current Conductor power cables can vary from small changes to big surprises. The most heard improvement is the quietness in silent parts of the music as well as more noticeable details and more holographic soundstage. A high quality recording with on average a low volume and high dynamics will benefit most from the lowered background noise. This background is most described by our users as "dark" and "deep". Specifications Conductor type: Mains connector: Type: Output connector: Cable Length: OFC copper, stranded Schuko 8 / S / L / HC C7 / C13 / C13 / C19 0.5 / 0.75 / 1.0 / 1.50 / 2.00 3.00 / 4.00 / 5.00 mtr Outer diameter: Conductors [mm2]: Screening: Maximum current: 8mm / 8mm / 10.4mm / 10.4mm 2x 1.0 / 3x 0.75 / 3x 2.5 / 3x 2.5 braided tinned copper + aluminium foil 2.5A / 5A / 10A / 16A The Current Conductor cables alone will offer audible improvement, but when they're connected to our Mains Multipliers the enhancements will be most beneficial. Click to download Current Conductors manual

  • Mains Multiplier Myni | Essential Audio Tools

    It's all in the name, essential audio tools for your hi-fi. Better reproduction means more involvement, that is why our products are focused on the power supplied to your equipment. Only when good care is taken for the power supply, you will benefit from all details in your music. Mains Multiplier Myni 1/5 What to expect? An improvement in dynamics , a much better sound image and a lower hum level . The sound character of your audio system remains, fortunately. By using the Mains Multiplier Myni with integrated Pulse Protector your equipment has less trouble with electrical failures induced by distortion on your power network and it is better protected against damage through lightning impact nearby. A guarantee that lightning impacts will not damage your devices can not be given because the energy-content is too high. Where to use? Wherever you need to connect a maximum of 4 devices to the mains, the Mains Multiplier Myni is the best choice. Of course you will have to use high performance power cords, else the multiplier will not perform at its best. It's a combination of factors; only if you use the multiplier in combination with high performance power cords you will achieve the maximum results for your audio system. It is possible to use the Mains Multiplier Myni as an ordinary multiple socket without high performance power cords, but this will not give you optimal results. Our advice is to use our Current Conductor S and Myni Conductor cables , the result will be rewarding. Unique output connectors The Mains Multiplier Myni uses unique output connectors never seen before in high end audio power strips. The type of outputs is chosen because of the small size, reliability, high contact pressure and excellent contact surface which create a low resistance value. This is essential for great power distribution. IEC C14 Connector IEC C13 Connector Phase-Neutral, Phase-Earth and Neutral-Earth 250 Volt 2500 Volt 4500 Ampere 3x65 Joule <25 nanoseconds 5 Ampere 5 Ampere 183(l) x 54(w) x 45.5(h) in mm 0.48kg Specifications Protecting: Maximum voltage: Maximum peak voltage: Maximum peak current: Maximum peak energy: Response time: Maximum continuous current per socket: Maximum total current: Dimensions: Weight: Features 'Star-wired' phase, neutral and earth for best performance Protects all four outputs by the Pulse Protector inside IEC C13 input connector gives the freedom to use preferred power cord Two HF filtered output sockets Field blocking Copper Cage Smallest high-end power strip on the market Reduces cable mess Review by highfidelity.pl "Affordable, well-made and exceptionally music-competent power strip and eye-catching cables" Click here for review Working principle Our Mains Multipliers are not just regular multiple sockets but more works of art made with a precision CNC machine that shapes the forms out of POM-C. This high quality synthetic material combines superior electric isolation with low vibration properties. The Multipliers also have shock absorbing feet to suppress mechanical vibrations. Wiring for phase, neutral and earth is connected by a star principle; every outlet has its own wiring towards the inlet. Peaks in the current or interference signals that appear on the contacts of one socket will have less effect on the other sockets. An integrated ‘Pulse Protector’ prevents peaks and pulses to reach your audio equipment. For more information read about the Pulse Protector elsewhere on this site. Two outputs are fitted with high frequency (HF) filters which contribute to a natural sound and detailed image. These filtered outlets can be used to connect analogue and digital audio equipment. The Mains Multiplier Myni is specifically designed to be positioned next to your audio equipment . This is possible by an integrated copper cage of Faraday -which blocks incoming and outgoing electromagnetic fields- preventing distortion having a negative effect on your sound quality. This luxurious addition is one of a kind within the world of high end audio in this price range. The results speak for themselves; optical as well as electrical. Fuse h older The Mains Multiplier Myni has a built-in slot for a fuse. This fuse, additional to the pulse protector inside, will protect your equipment and the multiplier itself from malfunctions. The slot is easily accessible from the top of the product. When replacing the fuse, make sure the multiplier is disconnected from the mains supply. Size DOES matter Everything always appears larger in pictures than they are in reality. That is why we can't emphasize this enough; the Mains Multiplier Myni is the smallest high end audio power strip in the world . In combination with the copper cage and flexible cables you are able to place this product right next to your audio equipment. + + + 1.5m input cable 50cm output cable 75cm output cable C13 input The Mains Multiplier Myni is supplied with a Current Conductor S power cord. Additionally, we've also included two Myni Conductor IEC output cables for the connection between the Mains Multiplier Myni and your audio equipment. Click to download Mains Multiplier Myni manual

  • Current Spyder | Essential Audio Tools

    The use of good quality power cords (with well designed screening) gives the music a neutral sound and opens up many details. The Current Spyder L will improve your soundstage. Current Spyder 1/2 Features Two layers of screening No external field around power cord Connectors with high contact pressure and excellent contact surface Can easily transport high currents without power loss Protects your equipment by the Pulse Protector inside Reduces cable mess Twisted OFC Copper stranded wires Very transparent sound due to at least 50% less contact joints compared to multiple sockets More rest in quiet music parts, more details and improved soundstage Working principle Without noticing we are in a very polluted environment. Everywhere around us fields arise from currents flowing through conductors, signals from radio stations, mobile phones, WiFi and other communication networks. Electromagnetic interference is not visible to us, it's just there. Each device using energy causes fluctuations on the network in the form of peaks or surges, or causes a variation in the electromagnetic fields in the air. The effects occur around the device itself and on its mains supply, but even far away from the device the fields are still measurable. This can only be measured with suitable equipment, not with our ears. Common thought is that shielded power cords protect the connected devices better against influences from outside, which is true. Much more important is that the field created by the fluctuating current inside the power cord itself does not reach interlinks and speaker cables in the neighbourhood. Interlinks transport small signals to audio devices with a high input resistance. This high input resistance makes equipment extremely sensitive to interferences. Many power cords for audio purposes look beautiful, just like ours. But appearance is not all! The Current Spyders use dual shielded cables . The outside shield is NOT braided steel (a steel screening does not function as a shield but is meant to protect the cable against physical force). Instead, the Current Spyder cables have a braided high density COPPER screen with a layer of tin which prevents oxidation. Under the tinned copper shielding lies a 100% closed aluminium foil for suppression of high frequencies . In contradiction to a synthetic foil, this solution works! The OFC (Oxygen Free Copper) stranded wires are suitable to conduct high currents without resistive losses (the losses of energy in the form of heat). The earth wire is connected at both sides, the shield is only connected at the feeding side, as it is supposed to be. The connectors provide high contact pressure and excellent contact surface which results in optimal conductivity . Finally, we gave the plug a nice CNC machined hood. When you have 4 devices to connect to the mains supply, please have a look at our Mains Multiplier Myni. Clever thinking! The idea is simple: a power cord with at one end a single power plug and at the other end three output cables with IEC connectors. The primary cable is available in two lengths (75 and 150cm) and the secondary cables are available in lengths of 20, 30 and 40cm or 3x 40cm, so if you have a stacked set of equipment the Current Spyder L will hang down without taking a lot of space behind your set. The result: reduced cable mess and much better performance. The Current Spyder L (on purpose with 'y', just because we like it) is equipped with a Pulse Protector to protect your valuable audio equipment . Current Spyder L (type A) Current Spyder L (type B) Choose out of four different types: Current Spyder L A75, primary 75cm, secondary 20, 30, 40cm Current Spyder L A150, primary 150cm, secondary 20, 30, 40cm Current Spyder L B75, primary 75cm, secondary 3x 40cm Current Spyder L B150, primary 150cm, secondary 3x 40cm Where to use The Current Spyder L not only makes audio sets perform better , it also reduces the visible cable mess . The relationship with your life-partner will become much better. Probably you can give hints to have this for your birthday! The Current Spyder L is designed to feed audio equipment standing on top of each other. Thus, the Spyder will hang down and disappear behind the set while lowering the external fields . What to expect The result of using our Current Spyder L can vary from small changes to big surprises. The most heard improvement is the quietness in silent parts of the music as well as more noticeable details and more holographic soundstage . A high quality recording with on average a low volume and high dynamics will benefit most from the lowered background noise. This background is most described by our users as "dark" and "deep". Phase-Neutral, Fase-Earth and Neutral-Earth 250 Volt 2500 Volt 4500 Ampere 3x65 Joule <25 nanoseconds 2 Ampere 6 Ampere Specifications Protecting: Maximum voltage: Maximum peak voltage: Maximum peak current: Maximum peak energy: Response time: Maximum current per output: Maximum total current: When you have 4 devices to connect to the mains supply, please have a look at our Mains Multiplier Myni. Click to download Current Spyder manual

  • Power Cables | Essential Audio Tools

    The upmost effect can be obtained when all power cords from consuming devices are replaced. The external fields will thus be much lower, reaching acceptable values and causing less interference. POWER SUPPLY POWER CABLES AUDIO TOOLS Mains Multipliers, Special filters & Ultimate protection EMC Shielded, Pure OFC stranded wiring & Increasing soundstage Sound Saver, Pulse Protection & Noise Eater Designed for the eye Engineered for your music It's all in the name, very Essential Audio Tools for your hi-fi. Better reproduction means more involvement, that is why our products are focused on the power supplied to your equipment. Only when good care is taken for the power supply, you will benefit from all details in your music. For example, stray-fields and spikes coming from external (non-audio) equipment can be noticeable. Also, having no earth or having a low quality earth, can be very harmful. The use of good quality power cords (with well-designed screening), multiple sockets (with star-wiring), checking out the phase of your mains supply and equipment and a good filtering gives the music a neutral sound and opens up many details. Our 'tools' are very well-designed and manufactured. Have a look at our products and visit one of our dealers to arrange a listening session. You will be surprised! Current Conductor HC Current Spyder L Transmitting power through cables At the core, a cable is a bunch of braided strands of metal - usually copper - that's capable of conducting an electrical signal. The cable is coated with an outer jacket of plastic insulation and - in the case of state-of-the-art cables - additional layers of shielding, which is designed to keep the electricity in and prevent radio waves or other electromagnetic sources from interfering with the signal. In a perfect world, a cable would conduct current perfectly, but in reality the metal in power supply wires generally creates a certain amount of resistance, which means that not all the electricity gets through. Consequently, the sound that comes out of your speakers isn't as true to the recording as it could be. The longer the wire, the resistance increases. One way to cope with this problem is to use a thicker gauge of wire, which increases the wire's ability to conduct electrical current. For the Current Conductor S we use 3x 0,75mm2 multi-stranded OFC (Oxygen Free Copper). The L, -HC and Current Conductor Spyder 3x 2,5mm2 multi-stranded OFC and the Current Conductor 8 2x 1mm2 multi-stranded OFC. Current Conductor 8 Current Conductor S Current Conductor L Current Conductor HC In addition to our Current Conductor series, we've also manufactured the Myni Conductor series. These cables are specifically designed for our Mains Multiplier Myni but can also be used for other applications for best results. To connect the Myni to your equipment three cables are available; the Myni Conductor 8 (MC 8), the Myni Conductor Euro coupling (MC Euro coupling) and the Myni Conductor IEC (MC IEC). These types share the same cable as the Current Conductor S and the Current Conductor 8. The MC 8 and MC IEC have an IEC C14 to connect to the Myni. The MC Euro coupling has a CEE 7/16 plug ("Europlug") on the other end, enabling users to connect power adapters from devices to the Mains Multiplier Myni. Myni Conductor Euro coupling Myni Conductor IEC Myni Conductor 8 Implemented specialized characteristics To achieve the perfect audio listening world we've focussed on improving the following aspects of the power supply cord: Conductivity : You want a cable that transmits electrical current with as little resistance, or degradation, as possible. For the best results, use oxygen-free, multi-stranded copper cable (OFC). Generally the rule is: the thicker the cable, the better, especially if you're going to stretch the cables over a distance of more than a few feet. Shielding : You don't want other sources of electromagnetism to junk up the signals transmitted to your speakers. So we've implemented two shielding layers under the insulation, the first is an aluminium foil, the second a tinned copper braided shield. Connectors : The part of the cable that plugs into wall sockets, Mains Multipliers and (audio) equipment. The connectors are chosen for their extremely low electrical resistance. Where to use? If it is up to us, everywhere! The upmost effect can be obtained when all power cords from consuming devices are replaced. The external fields will thus be much lower, reaching acceptable values and causing less interference. Power cords close to interlinks are even more important. They should be replaced, especially when the signal transport is unbalanced (with RCA/phono plugs). When power cords are wired in parallel of signal cables or when a signal cable is coming from or going to a phono stage, then placing the Current Conductor is strongly recommended. Important to know is which connector is required for your equipment. We use five kinds of connectors; IEC C13, IEC C14, IEC C19, IEC C7 and the CEE 7/16 Euro coupling. IEC C13 IEC C14 IEC C19 IEC C7 CEE 7/16 Euro coupling Because the total resistance is linearly proportional to the cable length, the low resistance of our Current Conductor can also work in your advantage when using over large distances. When in doubt: just contact us . We will be pleased to answer your questions. What to expect? The result of experimenting with our power cords can vary from small changes to big surprises. The most heard improvement is the quietness in silent parts of the music, as well as more noticeable details and more holographic soundstage. A high quality recording with on average a low volume and high dynamics will benefit most from the lowered background noise. This background is most described by our users as "dark" and "deep". For optimal results our power cords work best in combination with our Mains Multipliers . Clever thinking! The idea is simple: a power cord with at one end a single power plug and at the other end three cables with IEC connectors. These three cables have a length of 20, 30 and 40cm or 3x 40cm, so if you have a stacked set of equipment the Current Spyder L will hang down without taking a lot of space behind your set. The result: reduced cable mess and much better performance. The Current Spyder L (on purpose with y, just because we like it) is equipped with a Pulse Protector to protect your valuable system. The primary cable is available in two lengths (75 and 150cm) and the secondary cables are available in lengths of 20, 30 and 40cm or 3x 40cm. So when ordering a Current Spyder L you can choose from four types. Use Case Current Spyder Anker OUR products2

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