Description
The typical mains supply is subject to various kinds of interference and non-
linear loads, which distorts the AC waveform. Asymmetrical loads will cause
the waveform to be offset and result in what is known as 'DC on the mains'.
The amount of DC is only small, typically less than 500mV, but it only takes a
small amount of DC to saturate a modern high flux toroidal transformer.
Saturation of the transformer will invariably result in reduced efficiency and
mechanical vibration. This typically manifests in 'noisy operation' and
acoustically compromised performance. Removing the DC from your mains supply
will not only restore efficiency and reduce mechanical hum of noisy
transformers, it will also improve the performance of the connected audio
equipment, resulting in greater clarity and dynamics. The audiolab DC BLOCK
utilizes a simple connection and intelligent design that will help remove DC
from your mains power supply, instantly. As well as DC removal, the audiolab
DC BLOCK provides additional mains conditioning and RF filtering, of both
common and differential mode noise, which further contributes to the optimal
operation of your audio equipment. The audiolab DC BLOCK mains conditioner is
compatible with most audio equipment that utilizes an IEC mains inlet and will
offer a no-nonsense, instant improvement to the mains power supply, and
ultimately, the performance of your Hi-Fi system.