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Features
Specifications
- Conductor Size: 3 x 3.0sqmm (square conductor strands)
- Conductor Material: Silver-plated Ohno Continuous Cast Copper
- Dielectric: Flourinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP)
- Dielectric Constance: 2.1
- Filler: Cotton PVC
- Barrier: Mylar
- Shield: Oxygen free copper braid (OFC)
- Outer Jacket: High flexibility PVC
- Cable Power Rating: 30Amp
- Cable Length: 2m, 3m, 5m standard (custom lengths available) & System Link 0,5m, 1m, 2m
- Outer Diameter: 12.5mm
- Termination: 24ct gold plated audiophile-grade connectors
Description
At the Optimum's core are three silver plated Ohno Continuous Cast (OCC) copper conductors, with each conductor strand being of a square configuration for tighter bunching. The OCC offers a vastly superior level of purity with outstanding electrical conductivity, improved flexibility, resistance to fatigue and corrosion. A high quality FEP provides a very low dielectric constant over a wide frequency range.
At the Optimum’s core are three silver plated Ohno Continuous Cast (OCC) copper conductors, with each conductor strand being of a square configuration for tighter bunching. The OCC offers a vastly superior level of purity with outstanding electrical conductivity, improved flexibility, resistance to fatigue and corrosion.A high quality FEP provides a very low dielectric constant over a wide frequency range. The three conductors are given a slight rotational twist to aid RFI and EMI rejection, and are then surrounded by a cotton filler which give internal strength and reduce microphony. The whole construction is enclosed in a Mylar wrap to provide an additional dielectric buffer, before applying an active OFC shield for maximum rejection of high frequency interference. A durable PVC outer jacket gives a high degree of flexibility and mechanical strength.
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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
Our take on the brand
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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