Alan Maher's Power Enhancer

JenMaher · « **Reply #340 on:** 16 Mar 2008, 09:47 pm »

Yes to filter install.

It does not matter which PS Audio outlet you select for the PE or choke.

michaelv · « **Reply #341 on:** 17 Mar 2008, 03:01 am »

Jen,
I have another extra PE in hand right now. Which outlet number would you recommend besides what you already recommended?

thanks.

JenMaher · « **Reply #342 on:** 17 Mar 2008, 07:43 am »

You can place the extra PE in duplex 2, move the IV down to 3, and the choke installed into duplex 4 (pending the number of extra PE's). After you decided to purchase the other recommended models use the layout example that I provided for a 6 outlet circuit and move the extra PE's to non-audio circuits for additional circuit damping and noise filtering.

JenMaher · « **Reply #343 on:** 17 Mar 2008, 08:32 am »

10% OFF DEMO/BENT/DENT SALE THIS WEEK ON PE SERIES FILTERS. PLEASE EMAIL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND AVAILABLE MODELS. ALL FILTERS HAVE LESS THAN 25 HOURS OF USE, WORK PERFECTLY, AND COVERED UNDER OUR ONE YEAR WARRANTY. ALL SALES FINAL.

INTORDUCTORY SPECIAL: MUST BE A AUDIOCIRCLE MEMBER TO RECEIVE THIS OFFER. SAVE $50 ON ALL REFERENCE POWER CABLES PURCHASED BEFORE APRIL 30, 2008. SALE PRICE IS $175 ($225 RETAIL). THE REFERENCE CABLE USES OUR EXCLUSIVE TWIN COILED GEOMETRY FOR ENHANCED NOISE SUPPRESSION AND INCREASED DYNAMICS. THE REFERENCE SERIES PROVIDES TUBE LIKE WARMTH, EXTENSION, AND SOUNDSTAGE BLOOM. AS WITH ALL AM DESIGNED PRODUCTS, THE REFERENCE ONLY USES THE FINEST MATERIALS AVAILABLE, HAND BUILT (CABLE AND WIRE GEOMETRY), AND SIGNED BY ALAN MAHER. EACH REFERENCE POWER CABLE WILL UNDERGO THREE STAGES OF BREAK IN AND REQUIRE A TOTAL OF 3 WEEKS FOR A FULL BREAK IN. THE REFERENCE POWER CABLE IS AN EXCELLENT ADDITION FOR THOSE ALREADY FILTERING THEIR SYSTEM WITH OUR PE SERIES FILTER. HURRY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

michaelv · « **Reply #344 on:** 17 Mar 2008, 02:39 pm »

Jen,
Email sent on the sale items. I don't know your email, so i used the contact on your website.

thanks.

JenMaher · « **Reply #345 on:** 17 Mar 2008, 08:32 pm »

WOW!!! All PE and PE II demo models have been sold. I have one PE III demo left in stock.

Update: PE III (sold)

JenMaher · « **Reply #346 on:** 17 Mar 2008, 09:59 pm »

OK guys I have a fantastic offer, I just got off the phone with Alan and he agreed to continue the 10% off sale until the end of the week. This offer is only good for the PE, PE II, and PE IV studio demo's while supplies last. All sales are final. The studio demo's were built in January 08' and only used once. Please email for additional information.

JenMaher · « **Reply #347 on:** 18 Mar 2008, 09:50 am »

AM designs Update:

We are now accepting pre-orders for the new PE V and Reference One filter.

The PE V is available in three different models:

1. A/C plug version
2. IEC adapter version
3. Filtered Studio Reference Power Cable (Studio Reference v2)

The PE V builds off the sound quality of the PE, II, and III.

The new Reference One is a new and innovated method for lowering noise on the circuit. The Reference One uses our new RFI/EMI magnetic design. The Reference One is compatible with all PE series filters. 3 filtered power strips and a new power cord line will be offered in the near future to compliment the design.

Please email for more information. All pre-orders must be received before April 30, 2008. Alan is going back on the road with KISS in early May and will be out for 6 weeks.

Additional news: Gold prices have become ridiculous over the past couple of months. We are struggling to maintain the PE III at $185, as of March 18 the PE III price has been increased to $200. Sorry for the increase, but as soon as gold prices drop the difference will be reflected in the price of the III. In other news, we have decided to pull the plug on the PE IV. Sales were not as expected and we took a huge financial loss bringing the filter to market. The IV will be replaced by the PE V. The PE V offers 33 individual filter stages and more than 10 times the filtering of the IV. The V has been voiced to match the popular PE, II, and III models.

mercman · « **Reply #348 on:** 18 Mar 2008, 06:57 pm »

Jen,

What is the cost of the PE V AC plug version?

Thanks

JenMaher · « **Reply #349 on:** 18 Mar 2008, 08:36 pm »

The PE V A/C will be offered in two different versions. The standard version is supplied with a standard 18AWG x 3 power cable. The professional model is fitted with our Studio Reference Jr. Power cable 90 degree a/c version. The professional model offers twice the filtering and performance of the standard model. The standard PE V offers 5x the filtering of the standard PE.

PE V Standard $275
PE V Pro $465

The Pro version is recommended as a stand alone parallel power conditioner. The standard version is recommend for systems that already own a power conditioner and are just looking for added filtering/enhancement. The case is large (8" x 4" x 2.5") so that should be taken into consideration (the filter is a monster) when deciding which model you would like to purchase. The a/c plug version is wall mountable and can easily be tucked behind the audio rack.

michaelv · « **Reply #350 on:** 18 Mar 2008, 08:43 pm »

Can PE V pro replace all other PEs ?

JenMaher · « **Reply #351 on:** 18 Mar 2008, 09:02 pm »

Yes and no, it depends. The V replaces all PE's installed on the main circuit. It does not replace PE's that are installed on the output of power conditioners. it also doesn't replace PE's installed on non-audio/video circuits.

michaelv · « **Reply #352 on:** 18 Mar 2008, 09:48 pm »

Quote from: JenMaher on 18 Mar 2008, 09:02 pm

Yes and no, it depends. The V replaces all PE's installed on the main circuit. It does not replace PE's that are installed on the output of power conditioners. it also doesn't replace PE's installed on non-audio/video circuits.

I'm scratching my head

...So, if if i have several PE, PE II, PE IV on the main circuit, can i replace them all with only one PE V standard version, add one PE at power conditioner + 193 L? This is strictly for audio, no video.

I've already ordered several PE , PE II , but PE V makes me have second thought...

So , what i'm trying to comply with my set up in previous note is

O1 -> O2 -> O3 -> O4 -> O5 -> O6

O1 : PE
O2 : PE IV
O3 : 193L
Power conditioner : PE + 193L

PE V is on either O5 or O6

Thanks.

mercman · « **Reply #353 on:** 18 Mar 2008, 10:10 pm »

Yikes!

The PEV would replace my 2PE. 2PE II, PE III, and PE IV in the 6 duplex outlets.

JenMaher · « **Reply #354 on:** 19 Mar 2008, 07:58 am »

Michael-
The PE V Pro replaces all the filters you have installed on the circuit with the exception to those installed in the power conditioner. You should use the left over filters to voice the power conditioner output, pending the type of power conditioner you own. Passive filters don't need additional PE's installed, but transformer based and regeneration units require PE's on the output for additional voicing/circuit balancing. Any extra filters not used for a power conditioner should be used to damp other circuits in the house. The install is a win win for total house filtration because it opens up filters on hand and eliminates the troubles of main circuit tuning. All you need to do is plug the PE V Pro into the bottom receptacle of the system duplex and allow it 14 days (minimum) to set up. A full break in requires 3 weeks. We use QSG as part of the Pro design to damp wire terminations, so the QSG treatment might require additional time for a full break in. In A/C applications we usually see a full break in of QSG around week 3/4.

Note: The PE V Standard and IEC require 12 to 15 days for a full break in. The filter is parallel and does not require the component to be turned on during break in.

The PE V Standard and IEC are used in addition to filters already installed on the main circuit.

mercman-
You have other options you can look at if you don't want to un-install the PE's already tuned on the circuit, you could look at the IEC or power cord version to be used as a component isolation filter. The PE V has multiple placement options and applications. Just like the PE used with the monitor liberator, the PE V can be used to act as a massive isolation filter for a particular component. If room is a problem in your audio rack to support the size of the IEC case (8" x 4.5" x 2.75"), we are also looking at the idea of a in line filter that your component power cord plugs into, same concept, used as a massive single isolation filter for the component and a parallel filter to anything plugged into the shared circuit. If any of these suggestions sound like something you might be interested in, email us and let us know which option works best, we can tailor the PE V for any situation, that's the nice thing about built per order, anything can be done within reason.

Robin-
Can you replace the second PE IV with a PE for circuit balancing? Only 5 duplex outlets on the rear, correct? It should be PE II > PE (or PE III) > PE IV > PE (or PE III) > PE II. After the V install if you still need a little warmth you could swap one of the PE's for a PE III, but I don't think that will be necessary.

JenMaher · « **Reply #355 on:** 19 Mar 2008, 09:16 am »

Here's how we look at it for your application:

At the wall place the PE V Standard.

BPT rear place PE II > PE > PE IV > PE > PE II.

Outlet strips used off the BPT rear is something totally different, we consider the strip the same as a isolation filter used at the IEC socket.

UPDATE: BTW, I just ordered the monitor liberator cabling for the IEC version of the PE V, I should have everything in stock within the next couple of weeks. Each filter takes Alan about 5 days to fabricate, please take that into consideration when ordering. Don't hold off pre-orders waiting for parts to arrive because we are only order parts to match incoming orders on this model, it is very expensive for us to build each filter and I would prefer not to have non-used parts lying around. I hope you all understand

JenMaher · « **Reply #356 on:** 19 Mar 2008, 09:29 am »

PE V Price Sheet:

PE V Standard A/C $275
PE Professional A/C $465

PE V IEC $275

PE V In Line Power Cord Adapter $300

Studio Reference v2 (TBA)

Shipping and Handling PE, PE II, PE III: $15 (up to 3 filters), $18 (up 4-6 filters). US lower 48 only, international orders email for quote.
Shipping and Handling PE V: $22 (per filter). US lower 48 only, international orders email for quote.

PayPal fee: 3% of total

PayPal Information: [email protected]

Note: Please note model purchased on Paypal receipt. Thank-you!

I will be out of the loop today, Alan is playing in Mannheim this evening and I plan to take my daughter up for the day. I will try to check my email after I get in this evening.

michaelv · « **Reply #357 on:** 19 Mar 2008, 02:03 pm »

Quote from: JenMaher on 19 Mar 2008, 07:58 am

Michael-
The PE V Pro replaces all the filters you have installed on the circuit with the exception to those installed in the power conditioner. You should use the left over filters to voice the power conditioner output, pending the type of power conditioner you own. Passive filters don't need additional PE's installed, but transformer based and regeneration units require PE's on the output for additional voicing/circuit balancing. Any extra filters not used for a power conditioner should be used to damp other circuits in the house. The install is a win win for total house filtration because it opens up filters on hand and eliminates the troubles of main circuit tuning. All you need to do is plug the PE V Pro into the bottom receptacle of the system duplex and allow it 14 days (minimum) to set up. A full break in requires 3 weeks. We use QSG as part of the Pro design to damp wire terminations, so the QSG treatment might require additional time for a full break in. In A/C applications we usually see a full break in of QSG around week 3/4.

Note: The PE V Standard and IEC require 12 to 15 days for a full break in. The filter is parallel and does not require the component to be turned on during break in.

The PE V Standard and IEC are used in addition to filters already installed on the main circuit.

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Jen,
Email sent.

thanks.

Clio09 · « **Reply #358 on:** 19 Mar 2008, 04:08 pm »

Hi,

I don't post here often, but Jen alerted me to this thread as a result of her checking up on my progress with PE filtering. Last summer Alan built me a custom PE that is similar in construction to what the PE-V will be. That is, it has a Studio Reference PC with angled plug and a larger wall mountable box. However, the filtering is not the same as what the newer PE-V will offer. What I had asked Alan to do is give me a way to maximize PE technology so that instead of having 3 or 4 individual PEs on the main circuit I use for my audio system, I could have one. Alan accomplished this goal. This box not only allowed me to remove the extra PEs and move them to other circuits in the house, it also allowed me to remove the Running Springs Haley from my system. The results were that good.

Today I have my custom box plugged into an Oyaide R1 outlet at the top receptacle where the electrical feed comes in. A BPT Pure Power Center non-filtered power strip plugged into the bottom receptacle of the R1, and all my gear plugged into the BPT PPC (which uses Oyaide SWO-GX outlets). The sound is excellent. I'm looking forward to trying the PE-V and hearing the results in comparison to my custom box.

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #359 on:** 19 Mar 2008, 06:59 pm »

Quick note. I dropped in one of the 193M chokes last night and it was a WOW factor in what the amp produced in bass and texture. But now I have sold the last amp and will have to wait until my new amps show up. No tunes!!