IsoTek V5 Genesis

For the finest source components, clean power is not an accessory. It is the foundation for everything that follows. V5 Genesis is IsoTek’s flagship regenerated power system for ultra high end audio, audio video and network based systems, engineered to give front end electronics a stable, exceptionally low distortion supply and the protection they deserve.

Features

Perfect for high-performance audio and AV source components, this advanced power regeneration system delivers exceptionally clean, stable power for a more refined listening and viewing.

• Suitable for audio or Audio-, and AV source components
• Generates a completely new, full mains sine wave
• Removes both Common Mode and Differential Mode mains noise
• Delivers an ultra-low 0.03% total harmonic distortion sine wave
• Dual Class A/B 300W mono-block amplifiers combine with precision synchronous sine-wave generation to provide 600W of regenerated power
• Independently switch each output cell on or off for tailored system control
• Maintains a stable 230V or 115V output, accurate to within ±1%
• Proprietary ISIS© isolation technology helps eliminate resonance
• Premium solid-core, silver-plated Ohno Continuous Cast copper internal wiring with FEP virtual-air dielectric
• Supplied with IsoTek EVO3 OPTIMUM POWER CABLE
• Available with UK, EU, US, AU & CH outlets

Power Re-Generation

Unlike existing mains regenerators, IsoTek’s sine wave generation technology builds a completely new sine wave with extremely low distortion. A synchronous sine wave generator creates a fully optimized signal which is amplified by a generation engine running in either Class A/B or D (Genesis One), which is then fed to a high-quality output transformer with copper foil between the primary and secondary outputs, thus preventing distortion and noise passing through the unit. The result is up to 600W of continuous, newly generated power.

A critical part of the process is IsoTek’s unique synchronous sine wave system which replicates the frequency with zero variation so as not to create destructive harmonic distortions (beat frequencies) between the incoming mains supply and the generated electricity. In addition to eliminating distortion and producing an ultra-stable sine wave, the Genesis also controls mains voltage, ensuring the output voltage is maintained at 230V +/- 1%. By way of comparison, the European standard is 230V +/- 10%.

The end result is an extremely precise and consistent 230V/50Hz mains sine wave with vanishingly low levels of distortion, independent of the input quality of the power line. Whatever the level of distortion of the incoming mains supply, Genesis delivers exceptionally low THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of between 0.05% and 0.17% with typical loads, remaining well below 0.3% with even the most complex loads.

Link to Sine Wave Generators: https://isoteksystems.com/categories/sine-wave-generators/

Independent sockets

IsoTek products feature outlet sockets that are totally independent from each other; no two outlet sockets being directly connected. This is a critical point for limiting or eliminating the cross contamination of Differential Mode mains noise.

Each socket connects directly back to the PCB and is serviced by IsoTek’s unique power cleaning technologies.

High Grade Components

Every IsoTek product uses the finest grade electrical components, many custom made, using the highest quality metals and materials which are specifically designed for purpose. Quality doesn’t stop at parts but also extends into the PCB designs, which maintain high levels of amperage and extraordinarily low levels of resistance, using up to eight times the general standard of copper prior to pure silver plating.

Internal wiring also uses high purity coppers combined with silver plating, with either Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) dielectric or IsoTek’s Virtual Dielectric of Air (VDA), where a FEP tube is wound around the conductor before an extruded FEP dielectric protects this construction giving unrivalled performance and the ultimate low resistance, high performance internal power delivery system.

Surge protection

Power surges or spikes on the mains supply are generally very bad for any electrical device especially a high quality audio replay system. Power surges occur when there is a boost to the electrical charge at some point in the power lines. This causes an increase in the electrical potential energy, which can increase the current flowing to your wall outlet. This in turn can damage your sensitive audio system.

The IsoTek protection system uses an array of VDRs which offer a cascading level of protection, in some cases over 100’000A. These step in fast and sequentially dependent upon the severity of the encountered power surge or spike. The architecture of the protection circuit extends dramatically and almost instantly when required.

The protection circuit has two primary functions, one to preserve itself and the second to step in gradually as any problem increases, with the ability to act very fast should an extreme condition occur. The protection circuits also protect the filters and the filters assist the protection in the initial stage. Unlike many protection devices these assist sound quality as well as providing protection.  Studies suggest this problem is not subtle and is frequent. The disturbing challenge is the 1’000 to 6’000V range. It is likely most protection systems do very little good and probably cause sound degradation.

Solid OCC Copper Ag

As one would expect the internal wiring of any IsoTek product is of the highest standard, ultra pure Ohno Continuous Cast copper solid core conductor strands with silver-plating offers low resistance and high amperage. A Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) helix is wound around the conductor before an extruded FEP dielectric protects the conductor and creates a Virtual Dielectric of Air (VDA). This construction gives unrivalled performance and gives the ultimate low resistance, high performance internal power delivery system.

IsoTek’s internal wiring synergizes 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.

Continuous Absolute Power

IsoTek delivers absolute power, unrestricted current delivery within what the power company can supply, and regulations allow. Generally, for power amplifiers or high wattage electronics IsoTek provides output which offers extremely low impedance and low DCR, this completely eliminates (within the concepts of power filtering) any possibility of current restriction and enhances dynamic range, the impedance of the chain back to the power station being far larger. When power is contaminated, dynamic range is reduced.

It is impossible to get more than 100% out of the mains supply. The very principle of AC power is that it doesn’t store energy in the transmission system. It is therefore impossible to store energy in an AC system by the very principles by which it works. There can be no so-called power reserve, thus a power reserve within an AC circuit in the truest sense of the word does not and cannot exist.

Power reserve would require the voltage to increase as ohms law insists it must, saying a circuit doesn’t sag isn’t a reserve of power. The AC waveform goes between maximum and minimum points at 50 Hz in 10 mS, it then swings to the maximum negative value. At 20 mS a full cycle is achieved. Therefore, in fact the average values of an AC waveform is zero. Only as a power wave can it be positive, this is due to the law of squared negatives. It looks like a ballooned sine wave where the value of 45 degrees is 0.5 not 0.7071 from a trigonometric table. Were this only a voltage wave it would have a long-term value of zero! As far as energy storage is concerned zero is the value of stored energy.

Direct Current resistance (DCR) will cause sag. To put it in other words, a system has to be developed which does not limit the power reserve of the power station, meaning a circuit needs to have extremely low resistance whilst maintaining sufficiently high inductance. When done correctly and in perfect balance the inductance is virtually zero at 50/60 Hz and the Direct Current resistance (DCR) is also very close to zero. Therefore, an ideal filter circuit must maintain zero Ohms resistance DC (or very close) and considerable AC resistance to noise above 50/60 Hz. Despite statements to the contrary, this is precisely where correctly specified materials matter most. Whilst some might consider these ‘exotic’ they represent a critical and important part of the function and appropriate to use. Remarkably IsoTek filter designs can maintain very low resistance at 50/60Hz but have very high amounts of noise cancellation above that frequency.

Most AC circuits are reactive – produce a reaction either from the power drawn or the circuit itself, put simply they are not pure resistors and behave like a capacitance and resistance or an inductance and resistance. In an ideal world the only allowable impediment is resistance and ideally this needs to be extremely low. A dilemma, do you want high transient power, or do you want heavy filtration – amazingly you can have both, but one must have components of the very highest quality, which are designed specifically for purpose with totally correct architecture. This is extremely complex and has resulted in the design of specialist parts; these do not exist outside the world of specialist power engineering and are unique to IsoTek designs.

3 Year Warranty

As part of our on-going commitment to the highest standards of customer service, IsoTek offers you the opportunity to extend the standard 2 years product warranty to 3 years, free of charge

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Design

Where conventional regenerators attempt to reshape the incoming mains supply around a 50 or 60 Hz template, V5 Genesis creates an entirely new sine wave. Two identical, independent generation cells build and amplify a synchronous, ultra low distortion signal before it reaches the output transformers. The result is up to 600 W of continuous, fully regenerated power delivered through four independent outlets.

Designed for the front end. With total harmonic distortion specified as low as 0.05 percent, V5 Genesis creates an optimised electrical environment for the components that reveal the most detail: streamers, DACs, CD players, turntables, preamplifiers and network hardware.

A lower noise, lower distortion power supply gives connected equipment the conditions to perform at its best. V5 Genesis is designed to unlock a broader, more open soundstage; more precise three dimensional imaging; greater microdynamic expression; firmer control; and a more extended sense of frequency range. It does not change the character of a system. It lets the system speak with greater clarity and confidence.

Each generation cell suppliesup to 300 W to one or two connected components. By sharing the workload, the dual cell architecture supports efficient operation and helps reduce signal distortion. Because the cells are fully isolated from one another, connected components are protected from cross contamination. If one cell is not required, it can be powered down independently to reduce energy consumption.

Dual generation cells

Two fully independent 300 W cells combine to provide 600 W of continuous regenerated power.

Ultra low distortion

A newly generated synchronous sine wave with total harmonic distortion specified as low as 0.05 percent.

Four independent outlets

Flexible connection for up to four front end components, with cell level isolation.

Transformer isolation

Copper foil between primary and secondary transformer windings helps stop incoming distortion and noise from reaching connected equipment.

Intelligent protection

Digital monitoring measures extreme voltage fluctuations in microseconds and makes immediate circuit adjustments.

V5 Genesis provides complete and unlimited surge, spike and over voltage protection for connected audio equipment. Its sophisticated measurement circuit continuously monitors extreme fluctuations in the incoming mains supply, allowing rapid adjustment within microseconds. Disturbances at the input are not passed through to the output sockets, helping protect both performance and long term reliability.

Every electrical element is isolated within IsoTek’s fully suspended ISIS© independent system isolation support chassis. An aluminium shell surrounds a point clamped structure built from resonance damping material and ultra dense plates, supported by four substantial aluminium pillars. The purpose is simple: reduce the effects of airborne vibration, microphony, subsonic vibration and internal resonance that can compromise sensitive electronics.

The robust ISIS© platform also supports stackable IsoTek installations, giving high performance systems a compact, considered route to complete mains optimisation.

ISIS© was developed in conjunction with Kurt Olbert, the founder of Clearlight Audio and an acknowledged expert in developing proprietary materials for audio applications.

IsoTek products are engineered to work seamlessly with the full range of IsoTek power cables. By maintaining consistent design principles and material characteristics throughout the entire audio wiring loom – from signal cables to the power network – listeners can unlock a more cohesive, optimized system performance.

V5 Genesis is the ideal partner for the V5 Super Titan. The V5 Genesis brings regenerated, low distortion power to front end components, while V5 Super Titan is built for the immense current demands of large power amplifiers. Together, they create a comprehensive mains optimisation system for the world’s most ambitious audio, audio video and network based installations.