
The PS 3000 HV is a supplementary mains unit which was developed specifically for the A 3000 HV power amplifier and the PA 3100 HV integrated amplifier. Both deliver more than 500 Watts of power into 4 Ohms, and at such a high level of sound quality and performance that simply increasing the output power – and with it the voltage – produces no significant improvement in sound. Our research and development work in high-performance amplifiers – including the M10 and S10 – and the development of the HV design philosophy which flowed from this work, have shown clearly and unambiguously that the stability of the voltage and current supplied by a mains unit is of major and even crucial importance to the sound quality of an power amplifiers. From this we have drawn the only rational conclusion, and developed a supplementary external power supply.
The great advantage of this arrangement in terms of sound quality is that the A 3000 HV is effectively isolated from the load currents and mains-induced interference which can have an adverse effect upon sound quality.
The PS 3000 HV is controlled completely by the A 3000 HV/PA 3100 HV amplifier via the HLink bus and the PowerLink connection. For each A 3000 HV one PS 3000 HV is required if you want to improve the power supply.
The heart of the PS 3000 HV is a 1200 VA transformer which is painstakingly encapsulated and potted in an aluminium ring. The insulating compound material completely saturates the windings and bonds them together, thereby eliminating any risk of mechanical movement in the winding wires! The encapsulated transformer is effectively shielded, and is screwed to the 10 mm thick base plate with bi-directional resonance absorbers as mechanical de-coupling measure.
Power Supply
Reservoir capacity: 240000 μF
Mains / Accessories / Dimensions
Mains: 110-120 V/60 Hz or 220-240 V/50 Hz / 1800 W
Standby: < 0,5 W
Optional Accessories: Power Three HD (Carbon) | Power Bar | HV-Individual finish (Individual colours on request)| IP control
Dimensions (H x W x D): 17 x 46 x 46 cm
Weight: 38 kg
Finishes:
Technical modifications reserved