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Getting Started
Owner’s Reference
PerfectWave Power Plant 10
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Thank you for purchasing the PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant 10 AC Regenerator.
The Power Plant 10 is a state-of-the-art AC regenerator that regulates and regenerates the AC line
voltage, producing clean, low distortion AC power. The Power Plant 10, also known as the P10, will
provide regulated AC power regardless of the condition of your home’s power. Clean, regulated AC
is essential to optimize the performance of your connected equipment.
Dynamics Never Restricted
The Power Plant 10 will not restrict the dynamics or the soundstage in your high-end system and
will, in fact, provide superior levels of performance in micro and macro dynamics. In addition, the
P10 will maintain the harmonic integrity of your audio equipment while increasing color saturation
and lowering video noise in video equipment.
Built to the Highest Standards
PS PerfectWave power products are built to the highest standards, both internally and externally,
in Boulder, Colorado. Every effort has been made to provide the highest quality performance and
reliability possible. Every PerfectWave Power Plant is hand built, tested and then burned in to make
sure what you receive is ready to go and will provide years of trouble free service.
Wattage vs. VA (Volt-Amps)
All Power Plant 10’s labeled US can output a continuous load of up to 1200 Volt-Amps of pure,
regulated AC, with peak momentary output capabilities of up to 1500 Volt-Amps. All Power Plant
10’s labeled EX, GR, or UK can output a continuous load of up to 1500 Volt-Amps of pure, regulated
AC, with peak momentary output capabilities of up to 1750 Volt-Amps. There is a practical difference
between Volt-Amps and wattage, which can get somewhat confusing and may need clarifi cation,
especially if you have a large load and are intending to drive high-current-draw devices.
The power factor of an AC electric power system is defi ned as the ratio of the real power fl owing to
the load to the apparent power in the circuit. Real power is the capacity of the circuit for performing
work in a particular time. Real power is measured in watts. Apparent power is the product of the
current and voltage of the circuit; due to energy stored in the load, or due to a non-linear load that
distorts the wave shape of the current drawn from the source, the apparent power will be greater
than the real power. Apparent power is measured in Volt-Amps.
In an electric power system, a load with a low power factor draws more current than a load with a
high power factor for the same amount of useful power transferred. The higher currents increase the
energy lost in the distribution system, and affect the ratings of the equipment.
Apparent power is what the Power Plant Regenerators is asked to deliver. Real power is what
actually does the work. There is a difference between the two numbers because of losses and AC
effects.
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