Description
PS Audio Directstream PowerPlant 12
The PS Audio Power Plant 12 takes your incoming AC power and regenerate new sine-wave-perfect, regulated high current AC power. In the process of regeneration any problems on your power line such as low voltage, distorted waveforms, sagging power and noise are eliminated. The results are both audibly and visually stunning when powering either audio or video products. Further, the level of protection afforded connected equipment is extraordinary. Feel 100% confident that a P12 will provide pure and safe power under any condition. Don’t starve your music or risk damaging your equipment. A P12 gives you greatly improved performance and safety from just plugging into the wall socket and far better dynamics, bass and a much bigger, open soundstage than any passive power conditioner on the market.
In the process of regeneration, any problems on your power line, such as low voltage, distorted waveforms, and sagging power, are eliminated. With your system powered directly from the output of the P12, you can expect far better micro and macro dynamics, as well as cleaner, lower background noise. This is one of the most important pieces of audio equipment you can own, building a firm and reliable foundation for your system that will serve you for years to come.
PowerPlants are personal AC generators that provide hard-working, perfected results from the AC power line. Power regeneration uses active components, like those found in large, powerful audio amplifiers, to rebuild the AC power and produce clean, clear, distortion-free, regulated AC to the equipment. The results of feeding your equipment with low output impedance are dramatic: unrestrained dynamics even under the loudest passages, an open, wide soundstage that does not collapse with volume and a naturalness to the music that is remarkable. The 4.3-inch, full color display on the front panel of the P12 allows you to measure distortion, both incoming and outgoing, improvement levels, and power consumption. You can also adjust your settings, such as the turn on/off sequence and the output voltage, as well as turn individual zones on or off, and measure the power quality with either the built-in oscilloscope or the THD analyzer.
Specifications:
Environment Specification |
US/JP |
Europe/Asia |
| Location | Indoor use only | Indoor use only |
| Duty Cycle | Suitable for continuous operation | Suitable for continuous operation |
| Moisture Sensitivity | Not sealed against moisture | Not sealed against moisture |
| Operating Humidity | <80%rh | <80%rh |
| Storage Temperature | -40C to +40C | -40C to +40C |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to 40C | 0C to 40C |
| Max Operating Altitude | 12,000’ (3500m) | 12,000’ (3500m) |
| Electrical Supply Nominal Rating | 120V 15A 60Hz US 100V 15A 50/60 Hz JP |
230V 10A 50/60Hz |
Instrument Specification |
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| Unit Dimensions | 17” W x 14” D x 4” H (43cm W x 36cm D x 10.16 cm H) | 17” W x 14” D x 4” H (43cm W x 36cm D x 10.16 cm H) |
| Unit Weight | 37 lbs ( 16.7kg) | 37 lbs ( 16.7kg) |
| Shipping Dimensions | 24” x 21” x 10” ( 61cm x 53cm x 25cm) | 24” x 21” x 10” ( 61cm x 53cm x 25cm) |
| Shipping Weight | 48 lbs (21.7kg) | 48 lbs (21.7kg) |
| Nominal Input Voltage | 95 – 145 VAC | 200 –285VAC |
| Maximum Continuous Load | 1000VA | 1200VA |
| Maximum Peak Load | 3600VA | 3800VA |
| Voltage Regulation | 0.5V | 1V |
| Output Distortion (Resistive Load) | <0.5% | <0.9% |
| Output Distortion (Reactive Load) | <0.5% 0.1% typical |
<0.9% 0.1% typical |
| Output Impedance | <0.008 ohm | <0.008 ohm |
| Noise Reduction | 100kHz – 2MHz >80dB | 100kHz – 2MHz >80dB |
| Efficiency @1200 VA | >85% | >85% |
| Input Frequency | 45 – 65 Hz | 45 – 65 Hz |
| Under Voltage Limit | Continuous -10% of setting 15 sec duration -15% of setting | Continuous -10% of setting 15 sec duration -15% of setting |
| Over Voltage Limit | Continuous 5% of setting 15 sec duration 10% of setting | Continuous 5% of setting 15 sec duration 10% of setting |
| Energy Dissipation | 1020J | 1270J |
| Peak Current Surge | 90,000A | 90,000A |
| Max Surge Voltage | 6,000V | 6,000V |
| Clamp Level | 340V | 800V |
| DC Trigger Configuration | Tip Positive | Tip Positive |
| DC Trigger Voltage | 5 – 15Vdc | 5 – 15Vdc |
