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Musical Fidelity X-Power Power Conditioner

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Musical Fidelity X-Power Power ConditionerX Power Power Conditioner The X Power is a Line Power Conditioner with surge & overvoltage protection, EMI RFI filter & DC blocker. The quality of mains electricity is declining, and this is affecting the performance of audio systems. The use of switch mode power supplies, energy saving bulbs, and Ethernet is contributing to this problem. Therefore, it is important to use proper filtration and DC blocking when using sensitive audiophile systems. Surge

X-Power | Power Conditioner

The X-Power is a Line Power Conditioner with surge & overvoltage protection, EMI/RFI filter & DC blocker.

The quality of mains electricity is declining, and this is affecting the performance of audio systems. The use of switch mode power supplies, energy saving bulbs, and Ethernet is contributing to this problem. Therefore, it is important to use proper filtration and DC blocking when using sensitive audiophile systems. Surge and overvoltage protection is also necessary to protect your system.

The X-Power is a single inlet, single outlet power conditioner in the classic Musical Fidelity X-profile. It contains three main blocks:

  • Surge & overvoltage protector
  • EMI/RFI filter
  • DC blocker

It is an absolute rarity to find a power conditioner with all of those three elements in today’s market, especially at this price point. The revival of Musical Fidelity’s X-line with the introduction of the X-Power aims to change that.

The main chassis consists of a one-piece aluminium extrusion for best shielding against electro-magnetical interference. The front is glaced by a beautifully brushed aluminium face-plate and on the backpanel you can find a high-quality in- and outlet socket.

Surge & Overvoltage Protection

Surge protectors safeguard your electronic devices from damage caused by voltage surges, providing peace of mind and potentially saving you from costly repairs or replacements.

The X-Power’s multi-stage design employs two surge and overvoltage protection stages, one at the outset and one in the very last stage. Voltage surges may result from a number of factors, including lightning strikes, fluctuations in the power grid, or sudden changes in electrical loads. The X-Power diverts excess voltage away from connected devices, preventing it from reaching and damaging your valuable audio equipment.

EMI/RFI Filter

The incorporation of EMI (electromagnetic interference) and RFI (radio frequency interference) filters into audio systems serves to suppress unwanted electromagnetic and high frequency interference, therefore resulting in cleaner and more accurate audio signals. This can help to enhance audio quality, minimise noise, and prevent distortion.

The X-Power uses a bespoke EMI filter consisting of two common-mode chokes with common-mode and differential mode capacitors followed by another step of overvoltage protection.

With permanent work on our filter we have achieved astonishing results. Already at 100kHz we are very close to -60dB and from 600kHz on, we are below -70dB. At 1MHz we achieve more than -80dB. Such numbers are absolutely unique.

DC Blocker

In sensitive audio systems it is important to eliminate any unwanted DC offset (unwanted DC voltage or current superimposed on an AC signal) from the AC signal. DC offset can cause distortion, saturation, or other undesirable effects in audio systems, which can in turn lead to problems in audio signal transmission.

The X-Power employs a meticulously designed network of diodes and electrolytic capacitors to effectively block DC components while allowing AC components to pass through. Even a small amount of DC voltage can saturate the core of a power transformer, leading to audible mechanical vibrations and a reduction in transformer efficiency.

It should be noted that DC blockers are not a standard feature of all amplifiers or preamplifiers to ensure that the output signal is free from DC offset. This makes the X-Power an essential addition to any audio system!

The X-Power in Action

Sources

The X-Power can be used to supply clean power to sources like CD players, phono preamps, regular preamps, DACs, streamers and many more.

Multiple Sources

Due to its 10A power rating, when used with a high quality (unfiltered) power strip, the X-Power can supply clean power to multiple source.

How many multiple sources can I connect?
Rated at 10A when used with 230V the maximum power throughput is 2300W (1100W when used in 110V regions). As a general rule of thumb, one source consumes between 20 - 40W. You can comfortably connect 6 and even more sources at the same time.
Note: we recommend to not mix digital with analogue source devices.

Multiple digital sources

We highly recommend to not mix analogue and digital devices. Below setup consists of a streamer, tuner, CD player and DAC.

Multiple analogue sources

Analogue devices like turntables and phono preamps or preamps (devices that operate with and amplify low voltage signals) should always be kept separate from digital devices. Below exampl setup consists of turntable, phono preamp and regular preamp.

Amplifiers

The X-Power can be used with integrated and power amps alike. We recommend to connect only one amplifier per X-Power.

Is the X-Power “powerful” enough for my amp?
General formula for 230V (adjust accordingly for 110V):
(channels x amp power @ 8 Ohm) x efficiency headroom < 2300W

Class AB: Calculating a headroom of 50% for the lesser efficiency of Class AB and to account for proper peak power delivery, we can safely say that the X-Power handles stereo amps around 700W and even more.
(2 x 700W) x 1,5 headroom < 2300W
The power consumption of Class AB is proportional to the listening level, so in typical listening scenarios, Class AB amps draw much less power than in the above calculation.
Class A: Class A draws the same amount of power at full or minimum volume level. Calculating a headroom of 100%, the X-Power handles Class A stereo amps up to 2 x 550W.
Tube Amps: standard tube amps have an efficiency of 20%. The X-Power is able to handle tube amps up to 2 x 200W.

The X-Power In Brief

  • Power Conditioner
  • Surge and overvoltage protection
  • EMI/RFI filter
  • DC blocker
  • In & Outputs
  • Inputs: IEC C14 10A socket
  • Output: Schuko socket
  • - also available with US, UK or AUS socket
  • Features
  • 10A max. rated power output
  • Absolutely stunning and uniquely high RFI attenuation of up to 80dB
  • Surge protection & DC blocker
  • Revival of iconic Musical Fidelity X-profile
  • Main chassis consists of a one-piece aluminium extrusion for best shielding against electro-magnetical interference
  • Beautiful brushed aluminium face-plate
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C. Tucker
Alexandria, US
★★★★★ 5
Presentations with the audience in mind
Format: Paperback
I bought this hoping it would be a guide to creating Big-3 Consulting-style slides with fancy diagrams and eye-catching graphic design. That is not what this book is. Instead, this book is about how to tell a story with slides, using the framework of a five act drama. With this method forcing you to focus on who your audience is, what they need to know, and how much time you have to tell them (as opposed to trying to shoehorn everything you know about a subject into your pitch) you end up with a presentation that finishes on time for intelligent questions from an engaged audience. Since buying the book I have given several well-received presentations using precisely that technique. With no words on screen there is no temptation to just read the bullet points, and the audience cannot think ahead of you and must instead listen to what you're saying. You have to know your material to use this method, but when you succeed your audience will be impressed with your knowledge of the subject matter. (If you're working in a group project and want to Blue Falcon a non-contributing teammate, try giving them a few of these slides to speak to.) The recommended slide format is one picture and one headline per slide, with no bullet points at all. The book suggests creating Notes Pages with an outline of your talk as a handout, since the slides themselves don't stand alone. (And that's a good thing--visual aids are supposed to *augment* the presentation, not *be* the presentation.) In conclusion, this book might not be for everyone, but it was exactly what I needed.
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mrliteral
Phoenix, US
★★★★★ 4
An outsider's view
Format: Paperback
When it comes to Cliff Atkinson's Beyond Bullet Points, I am a bit of an outsider. I don't read many computer books and, while I have worked with PowerPoint, my presentations are very simple. Since I admittedly use my share of bullet points in these presentations, I thought learning about an alternative approach would be useful. And while there are definite benefits to reading this book, it may not be perfect for everyone. Many people use bullet points in their PowerPoint presentations; this can be a great way to organize thoughts, but Atkinson has a difference approach. Essentially, the Beyond Bullet Points method treats presentations as stories told in three "acts." Act One develops the story, Act Two develops the action and Act Three frames the resolution. Each act is broken down into scenes which provide the details. The first portion of the book explains how to work with each act; the second portion deals with the evolution from initial outline to final presentation. This book assumes a certain amount of PowerPoint knowledge; if you want to learn about the application, this is not the place to start (on the other hand, you don't need to be a PowerPoint expert). One of the nicest things about Atkinson's approach is the way he allows presentations to be pared down to fit the time frame required: his method is designed best with a 45 minute presentation, but it can be easily compressed to a 15 minute or even 5 minute presentation. Another nice thing is that he has a website that readers can access that provides some helpful materials such as template documents. On the other hand, Atkinson treats the issue of bullet points/no bullet points as something of a black-and-white issue. He doesn't really acknowledge that there may be a middle ground where bullet points should be used in certain situations, perhaps even in conjunction with his approach. I think it's more appropriate to view the Beyond Bullet Points as an alternative approach to PowerPoint presentations, not the ONLY approach. Atkinson's writing style is straightforward, and like many computer books, a little dry. But as stated earlier, I am reading this book with something of an outsider's view. This is a good book, but Atkinson's inability to look beyond his own approach keeps it from being a five-star work. Nonetheless, if you do a lot of PowerPoint presentations, there is enough useful material in here to merit a read.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2006
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Arthur E. Williams
Louisville, US
★★★★★ 5
A Refreshing Approach to Presentations
Format: Paperback
I ran across this book while researching a college workshop on perfecting presentation, dealing with public speaking and effective use of PowerPoint. As one who has suffered through numerous electronic slides that did little or nothing to augment the speaker's efforts, I was delighted to see this fresh and innovative approach. I believe this process works best, however, when one's speech is primarily persuasive in nature. Although these ideas helped me set up a strong introduction and conclusion, in a recent lecture I resorted to bullet points for the material I felt the students had to master. Perhaps as I get more used to Atkinson's technique, I'll better about using it in lecture. However, the business applications seem quite worthwhile. My students' workshop presentations that used his techniques were highly engaging. I highly recommend this book and the supporting web site.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2006
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Lowell, US
★★★★★ 1
Simplistic and Inappropriate
Format: Paperback
I was hoping this book would provide insights into how to present complex information in a more comprehensible, useful format, using PowerPoint as the tool. Instead, the overall gist of this book is that presentations should be "dumbed down" as much as possible. The theme the author presents is that presentations should be story based. This is reasonable. However, the method the author recommends is that essentially *all* meaningful, complex (or, as the author prefers "boring") content be removed from the presentation. Presentations then become nothing more than catchy headlines and colorful graphics. All content should be in the presenter's notes (not typically to be provided). This is juvenile and useless and frankly reflects a complete lack of understanding of how presentations are made in a complex business environment.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2007
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SteelBlue
Bozeman, US
★★★★★ 3
On the right track
Format: Paperback
This book is a good introduction about how to use story-telling techniques in PowerPoint presentations. There are some good ideas here that you won't find in technical manuals. If you don't know film techniques these will be eye-opening. But the book could have been much stronger if it were to push these concepts to the next level. I saw a PowerPoint presentation with Andy Goodman, who teaches more or less the same thing, and his presentation nailed these concepts more cleanly than this book does. But again, this book is definitely worth checking out if you haven't studied storytelling before.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2005

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