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| Incentive Program: The Power Enhancer has become a valuable tool in the Audiophile arsenal to combat noise and correct problems that arise on the electrical circuit. We believe no one understands our product line better than our clients. In order for us to continue to offer the lowest prices on the web, we would like to offer an incentive program to all our clients. Refer 1 to 4 potential clients that result in a sale, and you will receive 10% off your next purchase (all Alan Maher design products). Refer 5 or more potential clients and you will receive a free Power Enhancer as our way of saying thank-you. Requirements:
1. Referred clients must place their own order so we have a record of the transaction. 2. Referred clients must keep the product(s). 3. Our client has the option to collect the 10% discount (one time only), or save the credits (5 referrals required) to receive a free Power Enhancer (we will reward after every 5 referrals that end in a sale). Please instruct us of your intentions up front so we understand how to handle your account.
Installation:
Introduction:
Alan Maher design products are designed to offer passive power factor correction, energy storage, and RFI/EMI filtering...
Passive power factor correction (PFC) is a technique of counteracting the undesirable effects of electric loads that create a power factor that is less than 1.
All Alan Maher design products store small amounts of voltage to help fill in the gaps in voltage drops over the course of the day. Our products can not replace a voltage regulator or a Universal Power Supply, but it can help with the minute by minute voltage fluctuations that occur 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Our products installed on the circuit are connected in parallel with the component / appliance power supply. Each filter is designed to shunt away and conceal current fluctuations from the primary power source to provide a "clean" power supply for your audio / video components.
All products can be used as a RFI filter. Small Arcs and voltage spikes are absorbed. Alan Maher designs tuned circuit can reduce stray electromagnetic fields on the circuit. Electromagnetic interference (EMI / RFI) is a disturbance caused in an electrical circuit by electromagnetic radiation emitted from an external source. The disturbance may interrupt, obstruct, or otherwise degrade or limit the effective performance of the circuit.
System Recommendation: Quantum AC and IEC filter: Digital Transport, CD/DVD Player, DAC, Surround Processor, Class D Amplifiers (Especially Wyred 4 Sound), High-End HTPC, & Flat Panel Display (Plasma and LCD should use a AC and IEC filter for maximum bang performance).
PE V Pro or Pro IEC: Analog Solid State and Tube Preamp.
PE VI: Analog Solid State and Tube Amplifier.
Reference II: Low/Mid-Fi CD/DVD (Under $200), Preamp (Under $500) & Amp (Under $800).
PE and Reference II: Non--audio/video circuits mix the PE and Reference II for maximum efficiency. Motor appliances should use the Reference II to smooth out the mechanical vibrational line distortion. The PE should be used to filter switch mode power supplies (coffee maker, air cleaner, computer, etc).
Infinity DIY: Primary install location is the main or a/v circuit breaker at the panel. Zip Tie, glue, or use 3M mounting tape to secure the Infinity DIY case to the breaker. A/C male and IEC power cord shells, small transformers (SACD, DVD, DAC, Preamp), DAC chips, electrical wiring, duplex outlet spare receptacles (cover open receptacle. Small pieces of 3M mounting tape can be used to secure the filter box to the front of the receptacle.), power conditioner internal parts, power strips (inlet wiring), speaker cabinets (place on top or in the center of the rear panel via Velcro of the cabinet to control vibration), computers (power supplies, 24 pin main power wiring, 8 pin power wiring), etc. Infinity Speaker Cable Filter: Install at speaker end between the + and - binding posts. In a single cable application only one pair is required. Later in the year we will release a Signature version that will specifically be used to filter high frequencies and mid frequencies in a Bi/Tri wire/amp application. In a Bi/Tri set up the standard Infinity Speaker Cable Filter will be used to filter the low frequency binding post.
Installation: The orientation of the filter on the circuit to the system plays a role in the filters tonal quality. Part of the PE, Reference, and Quantum series design is to fill in the harmonic gaps that are moving throughout the circuit. The gaps are caused by component power supply crosstalk. When two power supplies interact on the circuit they create peak and dip harmonic nodes. These nodes are what people perceive as RFI and EMI noise. The Power Enhancer reduces the peak and boosts the dip to provide a flat harmonic response for the entire circuit. We can control the amount of ringing heard by altering the placement of the Power Enhancer on the circuit. Example:
1. If the Power Enhancer/Reference II is placed prior to the system (in series filtering), the Power Enhancer/Reference II will provide a dynamic/brighter sound in the upper midrange and lower treble.
2. If the PE, Reference, Quantum is plugged into the same outlet as the component, the filter will provide a more neutral frequency balance. The user will experience an enhanced soundstage, increased signal to noise ratio, increased dynamic range, and true to life musical reproduction. 3. If the PE or Reference II is placed after the system (parallel filtering) on the circuit, you might experience a warmer sound quality or maybe nothing at all. This is not considered a defect, but rather an interaction problem with the filter placement on the circuit vs. the a/v circuit location. A simple fix is to change the circuit position of the filter to the same outlet or series position.
Series Placement: Circuit Breaker > Power Enhancer > Duplex Outlet / Component
Parallel Placement: Circuit Breaker > Duplex Outlet / Component > Power Enhancer
System filtering vs. filter orientation:
1. Series and same outlet placement provides power factor correction, energy storage, and RFI/EMI filtering. The orientation of the filter (How it is plugged in) will determine its tonal quality on the circuit. All Alan Maher design circuits act as a polarized parallel filter. In a normal install never plug the filter upside down to reverse the polarity. Reversing the polarity will not damage the filter, but it will degrade the audio/video reproduction. Always check the polarity of the duplex before installation. A simple plug in polarity tester from your local hardware or electrical shop is all you need. If the duplex/socket is wired in reverse call an electrician to correct the wiring. 2. Parallel placement provides mostly increased magnetic coupling. Magnetic coupling occurs when a varying magnetic field exists between two parallel conductors typically less than a wavelength apart, inducing a voltage across the receiving conductor. The amount of induced items on the circuit (isolation transformers, ferrite chokes, etc) will also play a role in the Power Enhancers effectiveness. Experimentation is required.
Listening for best placement:
1. Allow the filter 15 to 20 minutes to charge on the circuit before listening for harmonic changes. Take note of the detailed descriptions up top to make it easier to dial in the circuit. It is best to plug the Power Enhancer into the brightest sounding duplex outlet available on the circuit. Each time the filter is removed and moved to a new location please allow 15 to 20 minutes for the filter / circuit to readjust before re-installing the filter to test the new location. 2. After installation is complete, allow the filter 15 to 20 days to properly set up on the circuit. During the first several days you will experience a roller coaster effect of harmonic swings if properly installed. At times you will experience bass bloat, no bass, exaggerated highs, no highs, and then finally everything snaps back together to reveal a neutral and dynamic sound quality. Usually around day 5 the system snaps back together and continues to refine over the next few days. The Power Enhancer and Reference II can also be used for circuit tuning on the same electrical phase as the audio / video system. The filtering effect of both filters is very strong and can travel up to 250 feet from circuit to circuit on the same phase. Adding 1 to 3 filters per circuit will provide additional benefits back at the audio / video system and reduce the harmonic ringing of the entire phase.
    
Note: All Alan Maher design products are parallel filter circuits. We do not use drain resistors in the design to allow the filter to stay fully charged at all times. When handling a charged filter please becareful not to touch the ac blades to prevent a small shock from the stored voltage. If you own a cheap power strip with a lighted on/off switch, you can safely drain the filter by plugging it into the power strip. Unplug the power strip from the wall and allow the lighted on/off switch, in the on position, to absorb the stored voltage. When you notice the light of the switch go out the filter is safe to handle.
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