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An excellent review of a great product
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Manufacturer details
Features
Specifications
- Conductor Size: 3 x 2.0sqmm (AU/NZ 1.5sqmm)
- Conductor Material: 99.9999% Oxygen Free Copper
- Dielectric: Polyethylen (PE) (AU/NZ PVC)
- Dielectric Constance: PE 2.25 (AU/NZ PVC 3.18)
- Filler: Cotton PVC
- PVC Barrier: Paper wrap
- Outer Jacket: High flexibility PVC
- Cable Power Rating: 16 Amp
- Cable Length: 1.5m & 3m (no custom length) & System Link 0,5m (AU/NZ 1.5m only)
- Outer Diameter: 10mm
- Termination: Nickel plated audiophile-grade connectors
Description
EVO3 Initium is IsoTek's entry level power cable designed to offer high quality performance at an extremely fair price. Initium is a must for replacing all of your free standard black plastic power leads which have been designed down to a price not up to a quality.
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Brand highlights
Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:
- IsoTek products utilize a direct-coupled design philosophy that minimizes resistance and ensures the connected equipment receives a high-current power supply without limiting dynamics.
- They are designed with independent power cleaning networks for each outlet, preventing cross-contamination of noise between connected components.
- IsoTek equipment commonly incorporate KERP (Kirchhoff's Equal Resistance Path) to ensure each outlet delivers equal resistance and power.
- The brand's units offer comprehensive surge protection, often exceeding 100,000A, safeguarding connected equipment from power spikes and surges.
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Founding Year
2001
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IsoTek is a hifi brand specializing in power conditioners that use adaptive gating technology to dynamically adjust filtration based on current demand, with their flagship V5 series praised for improving soundstage and clarity. Their power conditioners feature independent outlet design that isolates each outlet to prevent cross-contamination of noise between connected devices.
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