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My DIY Balanced Power Line Conditioner (w/pics)

Posted by Glen B (A) on June 26, 2004 at 16:17:21

I just completed construction of my DIY balanced power line conditioner and thought I would post some pics. My design uses two separate transformers, one for analog components and the other for digital, each preceded by its own EMI filter. The two sections share only a common circuit breaker and IEC power inlet.

The transformers were sourced from Toroid Corp. of Maryland. Both units were made to order and delivered in ten business days. The transformers seem very well made and the larger unit comes with 10 gauge leads. Hum from the large unit is inaudible with my ear more than one or two inches away. The sales and engineering staff at Toroid Corp. were pleasant to deal with and very responsive.

The Furutech receptacles, Auricaps and Wattgate 350 high-current IEC I used to retrofit the 15A IEC on my Acoustic Zen power cord were sourced from Chris VenHaus, who is always a pleasure to deal with. The aluminum and steel chassis came from Par-Metal Corp., a rack-mount equipment chassis maker in New Jersey. Other parts came from Digi-Key Corp., Allied Electronics, A+ Supply Company, Parts Express and Welborne Labs.

Parts List:
2000VA and 250VA balanced isolation transformers.
Qualtek high-current EMI filters.
Furutech FP15A silver isolated ground receptacles.
Auricaps.
Pass & Seymour 20A dead -front GFCI switches.
Carlingswitch 20A hydraulic-magnetic breaker.
Schurter 20A IEC inlet.
Par-Metal aluminum & steel chassis.
Mono-crystal and OFC wire.
Miscellaneous hardware.

• My DIY Balanced Power Supply Pics   (Open in New Window)

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