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PLiXiR Elite Balanced Linear DC (BDC) power supply is designed to reduce all the noise types present in a DC power supply. Elite Balanced AC Power Conditioner (BAC), Isolates conditions and grounds

Elite BAC Cube BAC Statement BDC Elite BDC DC By Application Elite Stackable Cables FAQ

Elite BAC

Isolate. Condition. Ground. The best balanced power conditioner you will ever experience.

Elite BAC 3000V

From $4,720.00

Our Elite BAC 3000V is an upright standing version of our Elite BAC 3000.

Elite BAC 3000

From $4,111.00

Our PLiXiR Elite BAC 3000 power conditioner is the best mains AC power conditioning product for your Hifi system; 3000 Watts of Pure Tone* power.

Elite BAC 3000 Pre-Conditioner

$3,806.00

Our PLiXiR Elite BAC 3000 power conditioner is the best mains AC power conditioning product for your Hifi system; 3000 Watts of Pure Tone* power.

Elite BAC 1500

From $2,893.00

Our PLiXiR Elite BAC 1500 power conditioner is the best mains AC power conditioning product for your Hifi system; 1500Watts of Pure Tone* power capable to support up to 250W per channel stereo Hi-fi systems.

Elite BAC 1000

From $2,056.00

Our PLiXiR Elite BAC 1000 power conditioner is the best mains AC power conditioning product for your Hifi system; 1000Watts of Pure Tone* power capable to support up to 150W per channel stereo Hi-fi systems.

Elite BAC 400

From $1,135.00

The PLiXiR Elite BAC 400 power conditioner is the best mains AC power conditioning product for your desktop Hi-fi system.

Elite BAC 150

From $602.00

The PLiXiR Elite BAC 150 power conditioner is the best mains AC power conditioning product for your desktop Hi-fi system.

Cube BAC

True Audio Grade Balanced Power Conditioning

Cube 4 BAC

From $1,218.00

The Cube 4 uses a Noratel made, audio grade balanced transformer core derived from the Elite’s XQ transformer core technology, giving it high immunity to DC voltage components on the power lines, as well as low noise.

Cube 8 BAC

From $2,512.00

The Cube 8 uses a Noratel made, audio grade balanced transformer core derived from the Elite’s XQ transformer core technology, giving it high immunity to DC voltage components on the power lines, as well as low noise.

Statement BDC

The ultimate Balanced DC linear power supply with no limits.

Statement BDC

$1,409.00

The PLiXiR Statement BDC provides the ultimate performance for a linear DC power supply. Meant to use with the highest end audio equipment, it is for those who demand the very best.

Elite BDC

The reference linear DC power supply with 3-stage noise regulation.

Elite BDC 2A / 4A / 6A

From $571.00

Our PLiXiR Elite BDC balanced DC power supply is designed to reduce all the noise types present in a DC power supply.

Elite BDC 4A / 6A - Dual Output

From $762.00

Our PLiXiR Elite BDC balanced DC power supply is designed to reduce all the noise types present in a DC power supply.

DC By Application

Optimised linear DC power supply for best performance.

DC Power Supply Kits for Lumin U1 Mini/U2 Mini/D2

$647.00

Our PLiXiR Elite Balanced External Linear Power Supply (LPS) kit for Lumin U1 - Mini / Lumin U2 - Mini / Lumin D2 improves the performance of the award winning Lumin streamer products.

DC Power Supply for Roon Nucleus, Roon Nucleus +, Mac Mini

$754.00

Our PLiXiR Elite BDC balanced DC power supply is designed to reduce all the noise types present in a DC power supply.

DC Power Supply for Audio Ethernet Switches and Routers

From $571.00

Based on our PLiXiR Elite range of DC linear power supplies, our digital streaming auxiliary linear power supply features additional optimisation in terms of build and component selection.

Power Supply for SSD/HDD and NAS

From $571.00

Based on our PLiXiR Elite range of DC Linear power supplies, our Hard Drive storage power supply features additional optimisation in terms of build and component selection.

DC Power Supply for Audio Streamer and DAC

From $571.00

Based on our PLiXiR Elite range of DC linear power supplies, our audio streamers and DAC linear power supply features additional optimisation in terms of build and component selection.

Power Supply for USB Devices

$571.00

Our PLiXiR Elite BDC balanced DC power supply is designed to reduce all the noise types present in a DC power supply.

Elite Stackable

Personalise your ultimate power supply and conditioning. Perfect for desktop headfi.

Stackable Elite Power Supplies

From $1,142.00

Our new Elite range of AC and DC power products are stackable to minimise their footprint and your cabling needs, while providing high-end power-conditioning performance for your system.

Cables

The perfect companion to BAC and BDC.

SCHUKO UK US

PLiXiR Supreme Balanced AC Power Cable

From $914.00

PLiXiR’s Flagship Balanced Power Cable to unleash the full performance of your audio equipment. Specifically tuned to perfectly match with PLiXiR power products for full balanced power transmission. Our reference sound standard.

SCHUKO UK US

THE STATEMENT - Balanced Power Cable

From $457.00

Our new PLiXiR signature BPC, Balanced Power Cable, is specifically designed for balanced power transmission to your hi-fi equipment.

UK US

THE FIERY - Balanced Power Cable

From $229.00

Our new PLiXiR - THE FIERY, Balanced Power Cable, is specifically designed for balanced power transmission to your hi-fi equipment.

The Statement DC Power Cable

From $138.00

Our PLiXiR Statement DC cable is a high-end cable for DC power application, for connection between your DC power supply and the component it powers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

PLiXiR BAC Balanced AC Power Conditioners

What is the difference between PLiXiR BAC Elementa / Cube / Elite? Aren’t they just transformers, or are they the same transformer with different casing?

There is a world of difference between the PLiXiR Elementa / Cube / Elite BAC. The transformers are all different in design even though they are all balanced and made by Noratel.

PLiXiR Elementa BAC is designed for maximum cost vs performance and serves as an introduction to PLiXiR BAC. It is only available in Singapore / Malaysia. It uses a simple balanced transformer design (made by Noratel) and simple caseworks to keep cost down. It is designed to support power amplifiers with low output impedance as well as for source equipment.

PLiXiR Elite BAC is our cost no object flagship product. It is available worldwide. The transformer is made by Noratel with the special XQ (eXtra Quiet) core material that is state of the art and extremely difficult to wind given the size and weight. Power for power it is the heaviest. The caseworks for the series are designed for extreme rigidity and stability. In our view it sets the highest performance for noise level, vibration, immunity to DC and dynamic current delivery possible for a balanced power conditioner.

PLiXiR Cube BAC is close in performance to the Elite BAC compared to Elementa BAC. It is available worldwide. Using a standard core (not XQ) the transformer is made by Noratel. It is over-sized to focus on DC immunity, very low vibration and low noise levels. The caseworks are close to the level of Elite BAC. Compare to the Elementa BAC, the noise level and vibration is much lower. In particular, the output impedance is lower compared for better dynamics with power amplifiers. It is possibly the best standard (non XQ) balanced power conditioner and only bettered by the Elite BAC.

Do I need to power off the PLiXiR BAC?

The power consumption of the PLiXiR BAC itself is low. Less than 2% of the maximum power consumption for each model. We recommend to keep the PLiXiR BAC powered on at all times for best performance. In fact, from the PLiXiR Cube BAC series we have removed the on/off switch. The removal of the switch improves the performance further. If you need to power off the BAC for a long time (for example a vacation), you can unplug the power cord to the BAC.

How to determine the right PLiXiR BAC model for my power amp / Integrated amp?

In order to select the right BAC for your power amp, you will need to find out the maximum power consumption of your power amp / integrated amp. It should be in the technical user manual for the product. Using that figure, multiply by 1.5 times, you will arrive at the SAFETY MINIMUM power for a suitable power conditioner. Multiply it by 2 times or more for better dynamic and noise performance.

For example, supposed your power amp has a maximum power consumption of 500W. Multiple by 1.5 you will need a power conditioner capable of 750W power delivery. From PLiXiR, the PLiXiR Elite BAC 1000 (1000W) will fit the bill. Going higher up on the power to Elite BAC 1500 (1500W) and Elite BAC 3000 (3000W) you will have even better performance.

If you are unsure of your power amp / integrated amp power consumption, feel free to contact us and we will gladly advise the suitable PLiXiR BAC.

I probe a test pen into the PLiXiR BAC power outlet’s “live” and “neutral” phase and it lights up for both! Is the BAC wired wrongly? Is my BAC faulty? or I have a tester plug / ifi plug that is plugged into the PLiXiR BAC and it show error / Neutral fault! Is my BAC faulty?

We often have questions above regarding the testing of PLiXiR BAC and finding fault. There is nothing wrong with your BAC! The above are methods / equipment to test conventional single ended power (live and neutral). They are not designed to check balanced power which PLiXiR BAC is based upon (Positive phase and Negative Phase). The working principle of balanced power is totally different from single ended power. Hence error shows up when you use them to test PLiXiR BAC.

PLiXiR DC Linear DC Power Supply

What is the difference between PLiXiR Elementa DC and PLiXiR Elite BDC Linear power supply?

PLiXiR Elementa DC is our entry level linear power supply that is designed for maximum cost vs performance. It features a 2-stage active voltage regulation design that removes most of the noise associated with conventional 1-stage linear power supply (which most of our competitors employ).

PLiXiR Elite BDC Balanced DC power is our flagship linear power supply. In addition to a 2-stage voltage regulation and increased filter capacitance, it features a transformer design and circuit which is balanced (hence balanced DC). This design reduces by more than 50% the diode noise injection to the circuit compared to a traditional design. It also completely eliminates the diode noise injection to the circuit ground/0V reference. This aspect is unique to PLiXiR Elite BDC. The transformer power rating is at least double (2x) for the required power output. The case work is also designed to be ultra-rigid to reduce vibration induced noise.

My PLiXiR Elite BDC / Elementa DC runs hot when in use. Is this an issue?

For PLiXiR Elite BDC and Elementa DC power supplies, the casing is designed to be the heat sink. That is why they run hot in use. As we employ a pre-regulator 2 stage design, they will run hotter than conventional 1 stage design. The pre-regulator stage removes the bulk of the noise and is a key benefit of our design. The PLiXiR design is thermal protected, so there is no risk of the heat damaging the PLiXiR DC power supply.

What is the total capacitance used for filtering the noise for PLiXiR Elite BDC / Elementa DC?

Answer: Don’t be deceived by pictures of our circuit board. The devil of the design is in the details! In our design, our pre-regulator stage’s effective capacitance is equivalent to more than 1 Farad for the Elite BDC and more than 0.5 Farad for the Elementa DC power supply. It is A LOT of capacitance! The pre-regulator stage is wide band and no feedback in design. There is no dynamic compression. Hence the main regulator stage receives the cleanest power to do its job which a tradition capacitor bank cannot provide. The trade off is higher wasted heat and the inability to change the voltage output easily.

Why is your PLiXiR Elite BDC / Elementa DC’s output voltage non-adjustable by the user like other brand power supply ?

From our circuit analysis, having an adjustable output means having a larger feedback path / area than necessary. This means potentially more noise injection into the power supply. Also due to our pre-regulator 2 stage design, it is much more difficult to optimize the system with an adjustable output compared to a conventional 1 stage design. As such, all PLiXiR DC power supplies are fixed output to provide the best performance