Power Distribution
What is it?
Power Distribution is the process of providing electronic
equipment a source of current. In order for any element
of your HiFi System to operate, it needs at least one form of current. In most cases, this is a form of power current which is found through the wall socket of your home or building. Power distribution is the process of taking this current from the wall socket and transporting it to electronic equipment as efficiently and as safely (which we will explain later) as possible.
Empowering Systems
Do I Need It?
No matter what level your system is, the overall
performance comes down to the quality of the source.
Every component has one inherent similarity, a need for
power! Power effects all aspects of a system and is the origin point of every component. Regardless of how many upgrades/changes you make along the way, if the source is not improved upon then every other aspect following it will suffer. By introducing cleaner and more efficient mains power, a system can finally reach its full potential.
Depending on the level of your system, the effects of proper power cabling will be relative. We would highly recommend adding Titan Audio products to your set-up if you are utilising a reference system as the effects will be the most apparent. However, any level of system will see a notice improvement with use of our range.
Key Impacts
Importance of Power
In short, here’s what you can expect when utilising our
products in your system over standardised cabling:
Better Detail: With cleaner current coming into equipment at a faster rate, sound reproduction can be more efficient.
Isolate Components:
Through defined isolation in equipment, we can significantly reduce the noise floor.
Consistent Current
Normal mains cabling can’t provide a steady flow of
power, affecting the performance of products.
Reduce Noise
Reducing or even removing the noise floor helps to
more accurately replicate an albums desired sound.
No matter how impressive your system is, the overall
performance comes down to the quality of the source.
Regardless of what kind of system you are running, every component has one inherent similarity, a need for power! Power effects all aspects of a system and is the origin point of every component. Regardless of how many upgrades/changes you make along the way, if the source is not improved upon then every other aspect following it will suffer. By introducing cleaner and more efficient mains power, a system can finally reach its full potential.
High & Low
Frequency
As cables begin to draw power,
they not only become pathways for current to flow but also become carriers of interference. The reason for this is that once the material begin to energise, it comes an antenna in which frequencies can and will attempt to latch on to. These Frequencies are generally broken up into three groups, including Low, Mid and High Level Frequencies. Being the two extremes, the Low and High Frequencies are the most influential as they attempt to add the most noise and disturbance into the supply. These disturbances are generally refereed to as EMI (Electromagnetic interference) & RFI (Radio Frequency Interference). These frequencies are created by multiple components both in and outside the home which are highlighted here
Real World Implications
Why Does It Matter?
As HiFi systems attempt to reproduce the most accurate representation of audio recordings, interference begins to add unwanted elements into the stream. In the same way that most vinyl adds elements such as small crackles, it isn’t a true representation of the original sound but an outside influence polluting the track. Frequency interferences works in a similar way, however sadly does not equate to the same nostalgic tendencies. This usually comes in the forms of hums and unwanted noises which pollute the track and ruin the overall experience.
As more interference enters the supply, the less accurate your sound reproduction becomes. This is something that you may not even be aware of, especially if you are yet to sample a high quality power cable, as you may have become accustomed to hearing these noises which in reality are not part of the track. This is why we recommend that you sample or utilise our products so that you can truly hear how your system should sound!
From The Source
Power Flowchart
From the graph you can see the effects that frequency
interference can have on the power supply. By the time
the power reaches the home socket it has endured huge amounts of corruption. When this is paired with
standardised cabling/power distribution, the effects are amplified as the power enters the most pivotal point, being exposed to huge levels of low, mid and high frequency Interference. See how standard supplies drop off significantly during this stage
THe Titan Effect
Supply Protection
Utilising this visual, you can see how the quality of the
current is lessened as Standard Cabling is unable to
handle the effects of this interference. By the time the
current arrives to your components, it is a fraction of it’s origin form as it has been filled with unwanted elements
However, you can see how utilising our products can help revitalise the signal:
We achieve this is through the use of quality materials,
innovative technologies and tailored construction. As
the power enters its most vulnerable stage, our products provide shielding to the internal cable which prevents the deterioration of the current which ultimately gives you the best possible supply into your equipment.
It's Impact
Interference
The effects of frequency is relative to the distance of
the signal. Many sceptics will attempt to argue that
power travels thousands of miles from power stations
before it reaches their system, so why does the last few
metres matter? Generally, these stations are positioned
in remote locations where very little frequency is present, however the closer the power gets to the home, the more apparatus which is present to implement this interference.
This is why the use of quality power distribution is so vital in your HiFi system. As mentioned previously, components such as washing machines, WiFi Routers and Microwaves all emit damaging frequency interference which then effect the supply, and this is why it is important to utilise our products in the home and why they are less important closer to the power plant.