IT-REFERENCE 16 E owner’s manual

Power Outlets” should be employed for all components other than receivers, power

amplifiers, powered subwoofers, or powered

loudspeakers. Each “Discrete” bank (A) through (C) contains two to four parallel outputs, that are symmetrically balanced,

filtered, and totally isolated from adjacent

output banks and the (4) “High Current - Power

Amplifier” outlets.

It should be noted that since each of the AC bank’s symmetrical outlets are in parallel (for instance two per bank “A”), some component power supply noise could potentially “back- wash” between these units. For this reason it is recommended that systems with minimal componentry (three units or less, excluding the power amplifiers) utilize one “Discrete” bank per component. This will maximize performance by eliminating inter- component AC noise contamination entirely! For systems utilizing more componentry, a very high level of performance will still be achieved with careful routing of component AC cords to the IT-Reference 16 E’s three “Discrete” power banks. We recommend separating digital processors, DVD’s, and CD players from pre- amplifiers, tuners, and tape machines. Further, video monitors and scalers should ideally be separated from audio components.

Connecting Components to the High Current Power Amplifier Banks:

Many audiophile and premium home theater systems will have combined continuous current demands far below 16 Amps. It is rare, in fact, for large power amplifiers to draw more than 3 amps continuously.

For superior performance, it is vital that an AC filter possess extraordinarily low impedance,

and have the capability to pass peak current demands far in excess of the RMS (continuous) current rating. The IT-Reference 16 E was designed to more than meet this demand. Additionally, our Power Correction Circuitry effectively creates a current reserve in excess of 80 amps peak up-charge that is cleaner and faster than a dedicated line from your local power station. This feature eliminates any concern regarding the current compression that can result from typical power conditioners, and the peak power reservoir dramatically benefits any power amplifier’s performance.

The High Current Amplifier bank features (3) typical IEC female outlets, and one 16 amp IEC outlet for those amplifiers with extreme current demands (rare).

Note about Power Factor Correction and Current Consumption:

When power correction technology is employed with even the most sophisticated circuit breakers, it effectively adds to the perceived current load. Though the IT-Reference 16 E was designed for steady 16 amp operation, and peak current demands many times that, the maximum total continuous current draw may be limited to a range between 2400 - 3600 Watts per each IT-Reference 16 E employed.

The RMS current available before the circuit breaker trips varies due to the vector load. Simply put, the type of power supplies

or electronic circuits connected to the IT- Reference 16 E will have an effect on its circuit breakers perceived current load, and therefore, when it will trip. Though the benefits of power factor correction far outweigh the small reduction in continuous current draw, this must be accounted for when constructing a large