Description
IsoTek V5 Syncro Uni 16
The IsoTek V5 Syncro Uni 16 will clean up DC noise from your power network resulting in a cleaner input and hence improved performance of your hifi system, all at a very reasonable price.
Syncro Uni 16 incorporates unique DC-cancelling electronics that re-balance the mains sine wave on the zero volts line to dramatically reduce/silence transformer hum and vibration. This sophisticated product can be used independently for a single component, or in combination with another IsoTek power cleaner as an upgrade and to deliver a fully re-balanced sine wave across all output sockets.
IsoTek’s newest version of its innovative and original DC cancelling system, released almost 15 years ago upgrades the design with a 260% extra current capability and corresponding reductions in impedance. The internal peak current now stands at 64 Amperes!
Features Isotek V5 Syncro Uni 16
- Suitable for all audio-, AV-, and network-systems, in fact all electronics.
- Removes DC from the mains voltage – effectively dampens the background noise of the system.
- No loss in dynamics or bass reproduction, lowering of distortions with improved openness and transient response. Greater and more harmonious sound reproduction, bringing reality closer to life.
- Removes and reduces transformer vibration and hum, improving component performance from micro resonance disturbance.
- Reduces and lowers heat generation in component transformers, leading to a longer service life with reduced servicing and maintenance issues.
- Filters up to 4 Volt-DC (VDC), fully prepared for any future electrical devices that might generate DC voltage.
- Greatly improves dynamics and frequency range – ensuring clearer rhythm of sound, especially in the bass register with greater ambiance weight.
- Use before existing power distribution devices for performance upgrade.
- Fully star-earthed network.
- Multi-strand 6n OFC silver-plated internal wiring with an FEP dielectric.
Design
IsoTek’s newest version of its innovative and original DC cancelling system, released almost 15 years ago upgrades the design with 260% extra current capability and corresponding reductions in impedance. The internal peak current now stands at 64 Amperes!
The new V5 circuit board has been fully optimised with increased copper loading, double that of the industry standard. To further improve performance IsoTek uses a minimum of 36 capacitors, all high-grade copper/silver construction, these combined deliver an exceptional 169’000μF, most competitor products offer only one eighth or tenth of this performance with low grade and poorer specified components. All electrical parts specified within this new V5 version have also been upgraded and over specified to deliver a surge protection buffer of over 500 Ampere peak.
The V5 Syncro Uni is designed to dramatically reduce/silence transformer vibration and hum from the transformers within electronic equipment, generally mechanically vibration. V5 Syncro Uni can also be used as a ‘pre-filter’ device that can be used with any power cable or power distribution system.
The IsoTek V5 Syncro Uni significantly reduces unwanted direct current (DC) from the mains supply that should not be present on the mains voltage. With easy connection in and out of the product with standard or better mains power cables.
So called ‘DC on the mains’ is an increasingly common issue affecting the quality of your home’s power supply. Caused by a variety of everyday electronic devices around your home, that are connected to the power grid. These items generally run a diode electrically in series, for example, dimmer switches, hair dryers and coffee machines. But it doesn’t end there, solar panels on the roof, elevators, and fast charging stations for electric cars cause even more DC issues. These could be in your house or your neighbourhood, or even further down the road. Strictly speaking the problem with DC on the mains as it is referred to, is the imbalance of the mains sine wave on the zero volts line, technically speaking it is not really a mains noise, but nevertheless bad power. It can cause considerable mechanical vibration within products (not only in amplifiers but all electronics) which will dramatically affect performance.
It is the strangest of problems on the AC line, which is a quirk of magnetic circuit design. A simple hairdryer can cause massive noise in big amplifier transformers. IsoTek has developed a series of devices called “Syncro” that incorporate unique DC-cancelling electronics that rebalance the mains sine wave on the zero volts line, to dramatically reduce/silence transformer hum; the circuit synchronises the mains supply to provide a perfectly symmetrical sine wave, which also delivers significant improvement when used with any audio-, AV- or network electronics.
This DC current affects the performance and linearity of the power supply of multimedia and Hi-Fi devices. For example, it causes the iron core of transformers to become saturated resulting in mechanical vibration and addition unnecessary heat causing transformers to physically hum. By reducing micro vibrations and heat generation, V5 Syncro Uni reduces servicing issues increases component life. In addition, sound is significantly improved and more immediate, you hear the music and not the irregularities of mains imbalance and distortion. IsoTek’s V5 Syncro DC filter will NOT dampen dynamics! Dynamics are greatly improved because the power amplifier can draw more current when transformer saturation is reduced.
The V5 Syncro Uni 16 circuit board will run easily at 32A allowing a maximum transmission of up to 7’360W, however, to give absolute reliability and consistent performance the unit has been conservatively restricted to a standard 16A input for convenience.
Housed in a steel and aluminium chassis measuring 250mm in length, 150mm wide and 85mm high. V5 Syncro Uni incorporates unique DC-cancelling electronics that rebalance the mains sine wave on the zero volts line, to dramatically reduce/silence transformer hum; the circuit synchronizes the mains supply to provide a perfectly symmetrical sine wave, which also delivers significant sonic improvement when used with any hi-fi separates. The internal wiring is of the highest standard, pure 6n oxygen free copper conductor strands with silver-plating offer low resistance and high amperage. A FEP (fluorinated ethylene propylene) dielectric is used. FEP is a tough, flexible copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and hexafluoropropylene commonly used in aerospace with excellent dielectric performance. FEP is used to protect the conductors to allow the ultimate internal power delivering system.
The internal wiring of IsoTek products synergises with the range of IsoTek power cables. One critical but overlooked area is maintaining commonality of design and material properties though an audio wiring loom, be it signal carrying cables or your power cable network.
Specifications
| Conductors | 6n OFC copper with silver plating |
| Dielectric | FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) |
| Mains inlet | 16A IEC C20 |
| Mains voltage | 100-240V |
| Mains frequency | 50-60Hz |
| Dimensions | 150 x 85 x 250mm (WxHxD) |
| Weight | 2Kg |
Stewart –
The isotek Syncro uni 16 isn’t a bad little device, my electrical supply has become very dirty since a new housing estate was built near to me, the feedback from solar panels and electrical charging for vehicles has become dreadful and feeds back into the mainstream electrical system as dc interference. The isotek unit manages to cut out enough dc interference for me to be able to use my amplifier because before installing this device the hum on my transformers was that bad I was unable to use it.
Richard from audiologica was a delight to deal with, I was kept informed throughout the whole process , very efficient and friendly customer service, highly recommended 👍🏻
David S. (verified owner) –
Richard kept me informed at every step of the way.
Outstanding customer service.
Kevin P. (verified owner) –
Great product, really pleased with it in my system. Richard kept me up to date, as promised, with the progress of my order. Thank you.
Nicholas O. (verified owner) –
I ordered the Uni 16, having spoken to Richard and read reviews and watched videos, to complement my new Isotek Aquarius V5 purchased to replace my old Titan GUII. The improvement over the Titan using the included EVO Premier power cable was incredible, just plugged into the wall socket. Once I introduced the Uni 16 connected to the wall socket with a Sequel mains power lead my jaw hit the floor. A staggering improvement. I recently went to see a live concert by a band I have seen a few times before over the years and I commented to my wife how the female vocalists voice had changed over the years. Having listened to the latest CD on another system she sounded little different to a few years ago, but the Aquarius and Uni 16 represented her vocals as I had heard them at the live concert. Very impressive kit.
Christopher (verified owner) –
” Thank you very much for such a quick turnaround and professional approach. Items received well packaged and on time..
FYI everything is plugged in and works like a dream, I thought my sound was good the DC blocker has taken it to another level clarity, sound stage and depth. Definitely will recommend”