IT-REFERENCE 16 E OWNER’S MANUAL
Power Outlets” should be employed for all
components other than receivers, power
ampliers, powered subwoofers, or powered
loudspeakers. Each “Discrete” bank (A)
through (C) contains two to four parallel
outputs, that are symmetrically balanced,
ltered, and totally isolated from adjacent
output banks and the (4) “High Current - Power
Amplier” outlets.
It should be noted that since each of the AC
bank’s symmetrical outlets are in parallel (for
instance two per bank “A”), some component
power supply noise could potentially “back-
wash” between these units. For this reason
it is recommended that systems with minimal
componentry (three units or less, excluding
the power ampliers) utilize one “Discrete”
bank per component. This will maximize
performance by eliminating inter- component
AC noise contamination entirely! For systems
utilizing more componentry, a very high level
of performance will still be achieved with
careful routing of component AC cords to the
IT-Reference 16 E’s three “Discrete” power
banks. We recommend separating digital
processors, DVD’s, and CD players from pre-
ampliers, tuners, and tape machines. Further,
video monitors and scalers should ideally be
separated from audio components.
Connecting Components to the High
Current Power Amplier Banks:
Many audiophile and premium home theater
systems will have combined continuous current
demands far below 16 Amps. It is rare, in fact,
for large power ampliers to draw more than 3
amps continuously.
For superior performance, it is vital that an AC
lter possess extraordinarily low impedance,
and have the capability to pass peak
current demands far in excess of the RMS
(continuous) current rating. The IT-Reference
16 E was designed to more than meet this
demand. Additionally, our Power Correction
Circuitry effectively creates a current reserve
in excess of 80 amps peak up-charge that
is cleaner and faster than a dedicated line
from your local power station. This feature
eliminates any concern regarding the current
compression that can result from typical power
conditioners, and the peak power reservoir
dramatically benets any power amplier’s
performance.
The High Current Amplier bank features (3)
typical IEC female outlets, and one 16 amp IEC
outlet for those ampliers with extreme current
demands (rare).
Note about Power Factor Correction and
Current Consumption:
When power correction technology is employed
with even the most sophisticated circuit
breakers, it effectively adds to the perceived
current load. Though the IT-Reference 16 E
was designed for steady 16 amp operation,
and peak current demands many times that,
the maximum total continuous current draw
may be limited to a range between 2400 - 3600
Watts per each IT-Reference 16 E employed.
The RMS current available before the circuit
breaker trips varies due to the vector load.
Simply put, the type of power supplies
or electronic circuits connected to the IT-
Reference 16 E will have an effect on its circuit
breakers perceived current load, and therefore,
when it will trip. Though the benets of power
factor correction far outweigh the small
reduction in continuous current draw, this must
be accounted for when constructing a large
