Furutech e-TP80S AC Power Distributor

Furutech e-TP80S AC Power Distributor

The e-TP80S is a sophisticated, luxuriously made power distributor that eliminates many common problems found with audio and video components caused by massively contaminated electrical power.
The AC waveform becomes severely distorted by ground noise, voltage spikes and sags, high frequency power supply noise from other components in your own system, plus radiated high frequency digital noise from processors and digital interconnects.

There are also distortion products at the top and bottom of the AC waveform created by switch-mode power supplies in electronic devices on the same circuit. Additionally, you’re never alone; your residential AC mains supply is shared with other apartments, homes, and businesses on the same utility transformer. That’s why many audio and video enthusiasts notice their systems are more enjoyable late at night or on weekends!

The beautifully crafted special grade aluminum chassis effectively shields against another common problem, RFI (Radio Frequency Interference), and a layer of Formula GC-303 blocks EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference).
Internal wiring is FURUTECH μ-14 wire (14 AWG) that guarantees low resistance. Furutech Hyper Quality Audio Grade Receptacles (e-TP80ES: schuko sockets) are wired to the IEC AC input of the e-TP80S. Receptacles (e-TP80ES: schuko sockets) feature gold-plated phosphor bronze, non-magnetic conductors for stable, long lasting, optimized power transfer.

Furutech’s Two-Stage Cryogenic and Demagnetization Alpha Process

Using cutting-edge technology and materials, Furutech developed a low-temperature two-stage process that significantly improves every facet of audio and video performance. The treatment begins during the manufacturing process with a deep, conditioning cryogenic freeze of all metal parts. Using high-end refrigerants -- liquid N2 or He -- Furutech achieves temperatures of between -196 to -250℃. The treated parts actually change their molecular structure at these extremes of temperature relieving internal stress. The molecules bond together more tightly and the overall structure becomes more stable. This improves electrical conductivity and so power and signal transfer.
Step two in the Alpha Process exposes these same parts to the patented Ring Demagnetization treatment. Ordinary high-power magnets used for this purpose often increase magnetic effects; they leave some areas more magnetized than others. This patented process uses controlled attenuation to completely eliminate magnetization for immediately more vivid and colorful improvements. Ring Demagnetization further enhances conductivity of all treated materials.
ALL metallic parts used in Furutech products go through the Alpha Process treatment to keep all connectors, conductors, and metal parts in a perfect stress-free, stable and highly conductive state.

Formula GC-303

GC-303 is a special material Furutech bonds to the interior bottom-plate of the chassis (see illustration below) that absorbs any EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) noise that may be transmitted through your power source or generated by the internal fittings of the unit.
The Final Result
The 2-Step Cryogenic and Demagnetizing Alpha Process works in tandem with other design-in features to create the most optimized AC power transfer possible. Furutech’s total awareness and devotion to detail results in a greater sense of power, dynamics, and resolution, with cleaner, blacker backgrounds and a larger, more stable soundstage, vivid tonal colors and deeper extension at both ends of the frequency range. The e-TP80S will allow the delicacy, refinement and nuance of a performance through, along with micro- and macro-dynamics that will leave you breathlessly engaged. Displays of all types will exhibit greater, sharper resolution with less ghosting, color shift, “snow”, or vertical and horizontal lines.

Furutech’s new e-TP80S series features audio grade FILTER and MOV circuitry:

• Combined EMI Filter and Surge protection
• Voltage fluctuations, electrical storms and power spikes can damage sensitive electronics. Furutech’s e-TP80S is fitted with a surge protector for that important layer of defense to protect your system.
• During a voltage spike event, the e-TP80S’s new MOV circuitry will automatically cut power to the main circuit board EMI filter line to prevent short circuit and protect your system. In addition, the audio grade MOV circuitry will damp any electrical and mechanical resonance caused by electrical resistance, heat and power flow. For convenience LEDs indicate normal function of the e-TP80S surge protection function and EMI filters. When the LEDs are “on” you are noise free and surge protected.

Specification

e-TP80S specifications (US):

• Voltage: AC 125V 50/60Hz
• Fuse current: 15 A
• Loading watt: 1875 W
• Grounding outlet: 8 Holes
• Overload protective type: Automatic circuit (replacement of varistor required after surge protection event)
• Insulation volt.: 　AC 1500V 1 MINUTE 5mA
• Leakage current: Under 1.0mA
• Max. Spike voltage: 6000V
• Max. Clamping voltage: 360V (8x20μSec)
• Max. Surge current: 4500A (8x20μSec)
• Noise Filter: -20db~92db (2~100Mhz)
• Energy (2ms):40J
• Insulation resistance: 300MΩ Above DC 500V
• Body material: AL. ALLOY PLATE (PAINTED)
• Power indicator: LED
• Surge protection indicator: LED
• Beautifully engineered gold plating treatment nonmagnetic Phosphor bronze receptacles.
• Furutech’s high-end audio grade IEC inlet FI-06 (G)
• Formula GC-303
• Outward size: 400X130X60 mm approx.
• Net Weight: 1.8Kg approx.

e-TP80ES specifications (EU):

• Voltage: AC 250V 50/60Hz
• Fuse current: 10 A
• Loading watt: 2500 W
• Grounding outlet: 8 Holes
• Overload protective type: Automatic circuit (replacement of varistor required after surge protection event)
• Insulation volt.: 　AC 1500V 1 MINUTE 5mA
• Leakage current: Under 1.0mA
• Max. Spike voltage: 6000V
• Max. Clamping voltage: 360V (8x20μSec)
• Max. Surge current: 4500A (8x20μSec)
• Noise Filter: -20db~92db (2~100Mhz)
• Energy (2ms):40J
• Insulation resistance: 300MΩ Above DC 500V
• Body material: AL. ALLOY PLATE (PAINTED)
• Power indicator: LED
• Surge protection indicator: LED
• High performance Schuko socket FI-E30(G).
• Furutech’s high-end audio grade IEC inlet FI-06 (G)
• Formula GC-303
• Outward size: 400X130X60 mm approx.
• Net Weight: 1.9Kg approx.

About Furutech

Furutech, founded in 1988, designs and manufactures an extraordinary range of A/V cables made with extremely high purity OCC single-crystal oxygen-free copper. Furutech have several complete lines of analog and digital, power and coaxial cables available in terminated and bulk quantities. Furutech make a wide range of highest quality OEM A/V connectors and other signal transfer parts including power, speaker, IEC and specialized Hyper Audio Quality outlet receptacles. All metal components are treated with Furutech’s proprietary 2-Stage Alpha Cryogenic and Ring Demagnetization Process during manufacture that ensures the lowest achievable levels of distortion and noise.

Furutech offers a full line of elegantly engineered and designed power distribution and filter components made with an attention to detail found nowhere elsewhere. Furutech knows each and every part of the chain, no matter how small, is as important as the next, so they lavish maximum attention on all aspects of AC power transfer. As with cables, the separate parts go through the complete Alpha Process, and also benefit from the effects of GC-303, an applied material that absorbs EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). Furutech's Reference Line of cables and interconnects also include this anti-EMI technology.

Furutech's multistep and highly specialized techniques result in extremely low-noise, fast and undistorted signal transfer that begins with the incoming AC mains power, an important factor overlooked by many.

At Furutech, everyone there is passionately devoted to reaching the highest watermark in reference-grade A/V cables, OEM parts and accessories for home and car audio where Furutech maintain a very strong presence. Furutech's mission is building the absolutely best products imaginable whatever the effort involved, and offering them at a price/performance ratio that deeply satisfies every purchaser. Furutech’s Pure Transmission Design Concept improves every element of signal transmission, from the AC to the speaker.