The ultimate all-in-one
Power Conditioner for
your Audio System
Sygnus X-2
The Sygnus X-2 is the ultimate all-in-one power supply for your audio system. With its advanced features, it takes your sound experience to unprecedented heights. Even the most exclusive audio equipment sounds spectacularly better. Choose the Sygnus X-2 and enjoy optimal performance: hear more details, experience a larger stage, sparkling highs without sharpness, fuller and more controlled lows, increased dynamics, and an almost tangible sound image. Upgrade today and experience your music like never before!
Essential features
Power distributor
With 8 power outlets all your audio components are powered. This results in a central power supply and star Earth, reducing equalization currents.
Galvanic isolation
All 8 outputs are electrically isolated from the 230VAC mains, eliminating most of the common mode mains pollution.
Balanced output voltage
Two phases of 115VAC provide a balanced output voltage of 230VAC. As a result the differential mode pollution drains less current to the Earth, resulting in a cleaner Earth for your audio system.
Input filters
The mains voltage is filtered with an adjustable input filter. This filter suppresses differential mode mains pollution and can be adjusted while the system is on, allowing you to hear the effect of a setting change directly. The filter has 4 positions for optimal tuning.
Output filters
Each output is equipped with a filter to suppress mains pollution by individual audio components. In addition, there is an adjustable output filter that works across all outputs and reduces both differential and common mode pollution. This filter has 4 positions and can be adjusted while the system is on.
System Earth
For optimal results, a separate System Earth can be connected, for instance using a ground rod. This allows the Protective Earth to be disconnected, so the audio equipment is only connected to its own dedicated System Earth. This setup prevents pollution from the safety Earth reaching the audio system.
Active Earth Conditioner
Since the Earth is used as an absolute reference, even the smallest pollution has a huge impact on sound quality. A separate System Earth is the first step in eliminating pollution, but the audio system itself also generates pollution. The Active Earth Conditioner removes this self-generated pollution than is drained to the Earth.
Plug polarity detector
When connecting to the power grid, Phase and Neutral must be connected correctly. The polarity detector signals an incorrect connections and prevents the device from being switched on.
Network isolator
The integrated 10/100 Base-T ethernet isolator ensures a galvanically isolated connection to the data network, preventing unwanted Earth coupling via the network connection.
Adjustable LED color
The color of the indicator lights can be adjusted as desired. Available colours are: blue, cyan, white, green and yellow.
Safety features
Overvoltage protection
To minimize damage to connected audio components, the system is equipped with an overvoltage protection that switches off at too high a voltage.
Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker
Due to the galvanic isolation, the Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker in the fuse box does not respond to the Earthfault current at the output. The built-in audiophile Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker prevents possible danger from leakage currents. The operation can be checked with a test button.
System Earth protection
When using a separate System Earth, a safety system compares the potential of the System Earth with the Protective Earth. If the voltage difference becomes too high, the system switches off to prevent damage or unsafe situations.
Standby after power failure
After a power failure, the system automatically switches to standby. This prevents damage from power surges or repeated switching on and off.
Overload protection
Overloading can lead to overheating of the system. While short-term overloading usually does not cause problems, the overload protection ensures that the device remains protected from damage.
Short-circuit protection
The system is equipped with a fuse that acts as short-circuit protection.
How to connect the Sygnus X-2
There are three common ways to connect the Sygnus X-2 to your audio system. The images below show these setups.
Specifications
Electrical characteristics
Connections
Features
Protective measures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sygnus X-2?
The Sygnus X-2 is an advanced mains power filter and distribution unit, specifically designed for high-end audio systems. Its purpose is to purify the power supply and improve grounding, resulting in a significant improvement in sound quality.
How does the Sygnus X-2 differ from the Sygnus X-1?
The Sygnus X-2 builds upon the Sygnus X-1 by integrating new technologies such as the 'Active Earth Conditioner' and other essential features, like an integrated Ethernet isolator, for even more comprehensive power conditioning.
What is the 'Active Earth Conditioner' technology?
The Active Earth Conditioner is a technology that actively removes noise and pollution from the ground connection of your audio system. Since the ground serves as an absolute reference, even the smallest amount of pollution has a huge impact on sound quality. This feature is designed to address this problem.
Does the Sygnus X-2 have galvanic isolation?
Yes, all eight outputs are galvanically isolated from the 230VAC mains. This eliminates most of the common mode mains pollution.
How many outputs does the Sygnus X-2 have?
The device has eight outputs, allowing you to connect all your audio components to a central power distributor, which reduces equalization currents and earth loops.
What is the benefit of the adjustable filters?
The Sygnus X-2 features both adjustable input and output filters that you can tune live. This allows you to directly hear the effects of different filter settings on your sound and find the optimal setting for your system.
What is the role of the 'Plug Polarity Detector'?
This feature detects whether the phase and neutral of the mains plug are connected correctly. An incorrect connection is signaled, and the device is prevented from being switched on to avoid any potential problems.
Does the Sygnus X-2 have a built-in Ethernet isolator?
Yes, there is an integrated 10/100 Base-T Ethernet isolator to ensure a galvanically isolated connection to your data network, preventing unwanted earth coupling via the network connection.
What specific sound improvements can I expect?
You can expect the following improvements:
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More detail and nuance in every track.
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A larger and more spatial soundstage.
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Sparkling highs without harshness.
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Deeper, more controlled low end.
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Increased dynamics and
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a nearly tangible sound experience.
What safety features does the Sygnus X-2 have?
The Sygnus X-2 is equipped with a range of safety features, including:
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An audiophile earth leakage circuit breaker.
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Overvoltage protection.
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Automatic standby after a power outage.
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System earth protection.
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Overload and short-circuit protection.
How can I achieve the best grounding with this device?
For the best results, it is recommended to use a separate grounding rod as a dedicated audio earth. This allows you to disconnect the protective earth and connect the audio system to its own, clean earth.