Using spectrum analyzers and various tests it is proved that up to one third of the high resolution (low level) audio signal can be lost, masked or distorted by noise existing in electrical networks.
To protect sensitive audio components from interference in electrical networks, there are now many network air conditioners, insulating transformers, voltage regenerators and battery systems, many of which give real results, but at the same time introduce "ringing" (foreign resonances), current compression and even non-linear distortion, sometimes causing even more harm than the original noise!
AudioQuest does not just use "selected audiophile components" in its developments, as many High End companies do, or some proprietary technology or exotic circuitry. Niagara 5000 not only uses a patented ground noise dissipation system - AC Ground Noise-Dissipation System - which is an AC filter with the widest frequency response in the industry, but also many other technologies. For example, a unique passive/active transient power correction circuit - Transient Power Correction Circu.
One thing is simply to advertise some technology, and quite another thing to create the decision which is consecutive, integral, functional, and well checked up by scientific methods. It is not enough to reduce noise level from an alternating current network and the distortions connected with them only in one octave, leaving vulnerable neighboring octaves for noise or resonance peaks. The key word here is sequence. It is the basic criterion for creation of AudioQuest's Low-Z Power Noise-Dissipation System.
Niagara 5000 embodies more than 20 years of extensive research and experience in creating proven network power products for audiophiles, broadcast and recording studio engineers. All details have been carefully thought out: in Niagara 5000 you can find RF-optimized conductor padding, capacitor wrapper technology developed in NASA's Jet Propulsion Labs, as well as input and output connectors with a thick silver coating of extremely pure copper for the tightest contact.
A great audio system requires a solid foundation and it starts with power. With the AudioQuest Niagara 5000, you'll know for the first time what clear, multi-dimensional sound with a wide frequency range and dynamic contrasts your system can deliver - just give it the right power!
An indestructible 6000V/3000A high voltage emission suppression system (the maximum that an electrical panel in the house can withstand).Power cut-off at extremely high voltage 260 V (140VAC) (the main relay opens the contacts in less than 0.25 sec; automatically restoring power when the voltage returns to safe limits).
Linear noise suppression over 30dB in the range from 20kHz to 100MHz, for loads from 10 to 50 ohms (depending on the current consumption).
I Load on current up to 20 A, RMS (total).
4 isolated groups of sockets - in total (from bank number three to six).
Only 12 outlets (4 with high currents/power peak correction; 8 with Ultra-Linear Noise Dissipation).
Standby consumption: less than 0.25 A at 120VAC input, with power peak correction in Standby mode (depends on the reactive component of the load vector. For more information, see "Operation and Continuous Use: Rear-Panel Power Correction Switch - Niagara 5000 current draw").
Dimensions: 445 x 133 x 437 mm, (3-RU ears for river mounting, optional)
Weight: 17.3 kg
