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Questions and Answers 3
Questions And Answers
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Owner’s Reference
PerfectWave PowerBase
The PowerBase is best left plugged in to the AC source at all times. The current draw is negligible and
keeping it powered on will make sure the internal components stay working properly.
There is no harm in leaving the unit on at all times as the lifespan of the PowerBase will be unaffected
by leaving it on.
There are no internal fuses or circuit breakers inside the PowerBase.
Placement of the PowerBase is not critical but some care should be taken to make sure whatever it
sits on is reasonably steady. It is not permissable to stack PowerBases on top of each other.
In some cases, PowerBase can be used on the floor to support equipment effectively if that works for
you. A solid floor is best but a short knap rug will also work. Do not place cones, spikes or any other
support products under the feet of the PowerBase as it is designed to work its magic independently.
The PowerBase AC filters, as well as the suspension system, will need some period of break in to
reach maximum potential. We recommend at least a week before you make a critical judgment.
Break in is an important aspect of products and a little patience and play will go along way towards
maximizing the PowerBase potential.
Cables and good vibration control. It is important to use the best power cables possible as well as
the best vibration control in any critical listening system. Remember that everything you see and hear
in an AV system is affected both by the power that is feeding it as well as the acoustic vibrations from
your loudspeakers that are modulating the equipment. Every piece of electronics in the audio chain
is sensitive to vibrations, in particular tubes, turntables and sources like CD players and transports.
The PowerBase platform that supports the equipment you place on it floats inside the PowerBase
chassis, thus it is recommended you keep the PowerBase level. The best way to do this is with a spirit
level sitting on the platform and adjust the PowerBase feet.
The Sorbothane feet on the PowerBase are adjustable by screwing them in or out to make them
longer or shorter. Once you have leveled the PowerBase using a spirit level and adjusted the feet if
necessary, place the intended equipment on the base and then place the level on the equipment.
In some cases you will find that heavy equipment may not have evenly distributed weight and may
cause the floating platform to dip in one area causing the equipment on the PowerBase to not be level.
This is perfectly fine unless you are bothered by the look of this arrangement, in which case you can
use the PowerBase adjustable feet to remedy the situation.
If you are evaluating the PowerBase before purchase, we strongly recommend you leave the protective
plastic cover of the mirror black platform. While this platform’s mirror finish is quite resistant to scuffing
and scratching it is not impervious. If you should scratch or mar the top cover during the evaluation
period and then decide to return the unit for credit, we will have to replace the top cover which is
expensive and you will be charged for the replacement.
Should the unit
be on all the
time?
Fuses?
Break in?
What’s important
to watch out for?
Keep it level
Adjustable feet
The mirror finish top
Placement?
