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1. all of the benefits of the Statement instead using 8 gauge wire and triple shielding in the Plus and 10 gauge wire and double shielding in the Prelude D i g i t a I Nearly every type of Digital cable connection is offered in the xStream Digital cable lineup To the surprise of many the use of a high performance digital cable can make a tremendous sonic impact Digital cables must have a flat frequency response far beyond analog cables making their design crucial The Toslink cable uses individual glass fibers for transmission of fiber optic data The same superb performance is also available in the popular SPDIF cable as well as BNC and AES EBU digital cables The xStream Audio interconnect cables come in either RCA or XLR a type connectors Both lines are available in Plus and Statement models All versions offer a triple shielding technique which virtually eliminates all unwanted interference The Statement models provide more copper per conductor The XLR version of the Statement cable is a double barreled construction which individually shields each conductor Speaker i The xStream Speaker cables makes the choice of spade lug vs banana plug easy A full set of each end is included in the box Just thread on the desired connector The three flavors of speaker cables Statement Plus and Prelude come in 6 8 and 10 gauge OFC wiring respectively A Bi Wire version based on the Stat2. may place multiple analog components or multiple digital components on its output for optimal perfor mance do not mix digital and analog products on the same Ultimate Outlet Is it possible to add more receptacles to the Ultimate Outlet If more receptacles are necessary an extension strip can be plugged into the Ultimate Outlet The protection and cleans ing benefits of the Ultimate Outlet will be extended to the extension strip We recom mend the use of a PS Audio Juice bar It is designed to deliver all the performance of the Ultimate Outlet to all of the outlets in the extension strip without the restrictive surge suppression used in many stan dard extension strips PS Audio Juice Bar Provides six additional outlets How much power can the Ultimate Outlet deliver The Ultimate Outlet will provide as much power as a wall socket can deliver up to 15 amps Most AC wall sockets in the U S and Canada are limited to 1800 watts 15 amps Can use an Ultimate Outlet with a Power Plant AC regenerator The Power Plants are unmatched even by themselves but using one in tandem with an Ultimate Outlet offers further benefits and performance improvements For example because the Ultimate Outlet is bi directional it can prevent digital equipment from contaminating the output of the Power Plant Ultimate Outlets can be used on both the input and the output of a Power Plant If placed before a Power Plant the U
3. NS oo oO ee ee Table of Contents What s in the Box Overview Quick Start Guide Rear Panel Layout Front Panel Layout Frequently Asked Questions Specifications Safety Instructions Warranty and Service Cable Guide Contact Information for the Ultimate Outiet What s in the Box e One Ultimate Outlet e One 3 foot AC power cable e One user s manual e One warranty card e One spare 1 amp fast blow fuse IMPORTANT Be sure to save all packing materials included with the Ultimate Outlet as this will be required if you ever need to ship the unit for service or modification Overview AC power is one of the most important and most overlooked factors in consumer audio video and Home Theater Systems More often than not the quality of AC power is problematic and difficult to correct The Ultimate Outlet is designed to improve upon conventional duplex sockets where critical power is desired Plug one into an AC outlet and it will provide clean safe unrestricted AC power to electronic equip ment e Available in two models Standard and High Current e Full surge and spike elimination for com plete protection against poor power e Common mode noise reduction up to 40dB on the AC line e Lowers AC line impedance e Bi directional AC line isolation e Wall or ceiling mountable e Higher performance with both audio and video components e Capable of passing full 15 Amp load from a 120 Volt wal
4. dicator is NOT lit the fuse is intact and the Ultimate Outlet is functioning properly If the indicator IS lit replace the fuse with the spare pro vided in the box immediately to ensure con tinued protection of all connected devices When is it necessary to replace the fuse Installed in every Ultimate Outlet is a 1 amp fast blow fuse This fuse exists to protect the surge protection circuit only and will not affect performance of the Ultimate Outlet If there is a surge in your power line the internal tranzorber will fire and protect your downstream equipment from damage The Ultimate Outlet also uses MOV s as a redun dant form of surge protection In the unlikely event of a major surge or spike i e a light ning strike the fuse may open to protect the tranzorber and associated surge protection devices while maintaining the safety of the connected equipment Should you need to replace the fuse there are some important considerations First make sure the power is not connected to the Ultimate Outlet First remove the AC plug that feeds the Ultimate Outlet its power Second replace the fuse with the exact same fuse it came with One should be included with the unit All models use a 1 amp fast blow fuse Can the Ultimate Outlet be mounted to the wall or ceiling Yes to obtain a mounting kit complete with the mounting plate and necessary hard ware please contact your local dealer or call PS Audio for more informat
5. e into the fuse holder and twisting couter clockwise Front Panel Layout Power Receptacle s Depending on the type of Ultimate Outlet purchased the power receptacle will either be a Spec Grade PS Audio Power Port European Schuko or UK receptacle The Spec Grade Standard High Current Power Port Schuko and UK Spec ver sions provide two power receptacles See below for images of each type of AC receptacle High Current with Power Port UK with British Standard Frequently Asked Questions Does the Ultimate Outlet replace the need for a Power Plant The Ultimate Outlet is great for cleaning electrical system noise and harmonics lowering output impedance and providing protection without limiting dynamics But it was not designed to fix low voltage regu late power levels repair the typical clipped sine wave that comes out of a home outlet or convert wall voltage to balanced power Only a Power Plant can provide the benefits of these refinements as well as generating MultiWave for A V systems Does the Ultimate Outlet provide isola tion between equipment The Ultimate Outlet provides a tremendous amount of two way isolation for your equip ment however it is important to note that any equipment plugged into the Ultimate Outlet s two outlets are not isolated from each other It is accept able to place multiple com ponents both digital and analog in one Ultimate Outlet While you
6. e operating instructions for later use and reference Unplug the Ultimate Outlet from the wall out let before changing the fuse or performing any cleaning or service Do not operate the Ultimate Outlet near water Avoid placement near a water reser voir or excessive moisture When replacement parts are required be sure they are specified by the manufacturer to have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Do not operate with faulty or frayed power cables Warranty and Service Inside the U S and Canada PS Audio s warranty is 3 years parts and labor from the date of original purchase This means that we warranty the product itself regardless of ownership new or used Outside the U S and Canada PS Audio has authorized distribution in many countries of the world In each country the authorized importing retailer or distributor has accepted the responsibility for warranty of products sold by that retailer or distributor Warranty service should normally be obtained from the importing retailer or distributor from whom you purchased the product In the unlikely event of service required beyond the capability of the importer PS Audio will fulfill the conditions of the warranty Such product must be returned at the owner s expense to the PS Audio factory Contact your PS Audio distributor or the PS Audio customer service departmen
7. ement cable delivers the ultimate in performance for speakers with multiple binding posts YV I d e oO Coming Soon PS Audio International Inc 4824 Sterling Dr Boulder CO 80301 USA Toll Free 877 772 8340 Phone 720 406 8946 Fax 720 406 8967 www psaudio com
8. ion For safety reasons and to allow access to the fuse we do not recommend installing the Ultimate Outlet in between walls or behind drywall If you are evaluating the Ultimate Outlet in your home we would ask that you do not mount it to the ceiling or the wall until you have completed your in home evaluation and decided to keep the unit Specifications Output Max current output 15A 120V Input AC input range 90 250 V depending on model Frequency input 50 60 Hz Max consumption 5 Watts General Dimensions H x W x D 3 5x5x7 in Weight 5 Ib Warning RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CO MDT OPEN WARHTE Tp pieh ep rik od etre et he SH eee Cee or biii Aa weer eerceebis porte pee Peter ing ho qed eervtoe ere Th bofin Places eis attic hoad aici a Wrap i tended to tell ho usr iat parts inside the product aro a mik Of diair hock li prei The 2d aust pint mia A iriam ia inieredieed bo iel thee Le thal iiporiant opening anid Serving na ae ry Oe Pubes wa ee raga To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the enclosure Refer servicing to qualified personnel only To prevent electric shock use a 3 prong grounded type power cable Any change or modifications not expressly approved in the manual could void your warranty Safety Instructions Read the operating instructions provided with your Ultimate Outlet Retain th
9. l outlet e High Current model features a PS Audio Power Port AC duplex receptacle e User replaceable in line fuse e Blown fuse LED indicator e Available with U S Power Port European Schuko or UK plug e Can be used with PS Audio Juice bar to increase the number of outlets e Can be used with PS Audio Power Plant to further enhance performance or electrical isolation In a listening room we recommend plug ging Ultimate Outlets into existing wall sockets thereby powering the entire A V system For maximum improvement big power amplifiers should each have a dedicated Ultimate Outlet to ensure they receive clean safe better sounding AC For video specific applications we recom mend mounting an Ultimate Outlet in the ceiling or attic space above the projector to feed a ceiling mounted video projector The Ultimate Outlet can even be mounted on the wall next to a duplex outlet to pro vide power for a system The Ultimate Outlet can also be used to further enhance our own Power Plant AC regenerators When used before the Power Plant the Ultimate Outlet will pre clean the power allowing the Power Plant to produce a better signal When used after the Power Plant the Ultimate Outlet will serve to fur ther electrically isolate noisy components such as digital audio products The Ultimate Outlet provides full protection from all surges and spikes which can be carried over the AC power line Each home outlet ca
10. ltimate Outlet will pre condition incoming AC This allows the Power Plant to perform better as it is operating under more ideal conditions When placed between a Power Plant s output and the connected equipment the Ultimate Outlet is acting as an extra isola tion filter and ensuring that no additional noise is being fed back into the Power Plant Experiment with both of these setups to see what works best in your system Can use an Ultimate Outlet with other power conditioners While it is certainly acceptable to use an Ultimate Outlet along with other power con ditioners it is not advisable to do so without careful evaluation Our experience has been that almost all power line conditioners soften the dynamics of music and reduces snap and clarity of the video presentation This is not always the case for every system so if you plan on using the Ultimate Outlet in addition to an existing conditioner take care to make a proper evaluation Do not simply assume it will be better Can the Ultimate Outlet be used with bal anced power Yes The Ultimate Outlet can accept either single ended AC this is what typically comes out of a standard U S wall socket or balanced AC Balanced AC can be achieved by using a PS Audio Power Plant AC regenerator or a properly designed iso lation transformer Should the LED on the back plate illu minate On the back plate is a visual indicator to display the status of the fuse If the in
11. n potentially damage connected equipment by allowing this detrimental power through the line Traditional protec tion found in many power conditioners and power strips is often less than successful because it requires a trade off in perfor mance Requires Ultimate Outlet wall mount kit sold separately Quick Start Guide 1 Plug the Ultimate Outlet into the wall AC outlet or power distribution device Such as a Power Plant Use the supplied cable or an aftermarket power cable For optimum results we suggest the use of a PS Audio xStream Power cable 2 A small click should be heard as the relay comes on line The Ultimate Outlet will now provide power to components which are plugged into it 3 Plug in components or power distribution devices into the Ultimate Outlet recep tacles 4 Ensure that the blown fuse light does not illuminate 5 Enjoy the sonic and visual benefits the Ultimate Outlet will bring to any system For information on how to mount the Ultimate Outlet to a wall or ceiling please refer to the instructions included with the Ultimate Outlet wall mount kit Rear Panel Layout 1 IEC Power Input 15 amp male IEC standard power socket 2 Blown Fuse LED This LED will only illuminate when the pro tection fuse is blown The Ultimate Outlet will not pass current to components while the LED is illuminated 3 Fuse The fuse is a 1 amp fast blow It can be removed by inserting a flat devic
12. t for more information Service issues Should your unit ever require service or if you have any technical questions about the Ultimate Outlet you must either contact your dealer PS Audio if purchased direct or your PS Audio distributor No equipment will be received at our service facilities without an attached RA number If purchased through an authorized PS Audio dealer or distributor the RA number must be obtained by the dealer or distributor If the product was purchased from PS Audio direct this can be obtained by contacting PS Audio directly Now that you ve got it get it Connected High quality cables can offer some of the most profound performance upgrades of any audio or video system From the all important power connection to the interconnects to the speaker connections cables provide the essential link that will allow music and film to truly come to life While often overlooked cables are one of the most critical components in a system If a cable allows external noise to enter the system or fails to carry the signal in its original form then the effort spent obtaining the best in performance electronics will be wasted P o Ww e r Massive 6 ga wire is characteristic of the flagship Statement Power cable With quadruple shields and a ferrite outer jacket the Statement cable delivers unparalleled power and the means to preserve it The Plus Power and Prelude Power cables offers nearly
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