ISOL-8
SubStation F Series
CLEAN POWER. INTELLIGENT ENGINEERING.
The ISOL-8 SubStation F Series is the distillation of 27 years of extensive research into electrical power filtration and distribution.
Designed for systems ranging from high-quality domestic setups to true high-end reference systems, the F Series combines ISOL-8’s proven Axis DC blocking, multi-stage Transmodal filtration, cross-contamination control, high-current delivery and surge protection in a beautifully engineered, hand-built enclosure.
The F Series is designed around a simple principle: give every component the type of power it needs, while preventing one component from compromising another.
Dedicated filtered outlets are optimised for source components, while high-current outlets provide power amplifiers with the instantaneous current they demand, without compromising dynamics.
Premium components include ISOL-8 custom-wound chokes, the finest polypropylene capacitors and silver-plated copper PTFE-insulated wiring. A CNC-machined 10mm aluminium front panel completes an enclosure built for a lifetime of reliable service.
Available in silver or black, and hand-built in Worcestershire, England, the F Series provides a powerful, sophisticated and dynamically transparent foundation for high-performance audio and AV systems.
The result is clean, controlled power that provides the foundation to allow your system to perform at its full potential all of the time.
F SERIES Technology
ISOL-8 Proprietary Transmodal Filtration
ISOL-8 Axis DC Blocking
Electrical supplies often contain unwanted DC offset, which causes transformer cores within connected equipment to operate far away from their optimum conditions.
The ISOL-8 Axis circuit addresses this problem by blocking performance-degrading DC from reaching connected equipment, helping transformers operate more cleanly and quietly.
Transmodal Filtration
At the heart of the F Series is ISOL-8’s proprietary Transmodal filter technology.
Unlike conventional filters, Transmodal technology is designed to reduce both common-mode and differential-mode noise across an exceptionally broad frequency range, extending effective filtration down to extremely low frequencies.
Importantly, the high-current sections combine effective filtration with exceptionally low series resistance. This allows large instantaneous currents to pass freely to power amplifiers without the dynamic restriction or compression that can occur with conventional filtering.
Powerful filtration. No compromise to dynamics.
Cross-Contamination Control
Electrical noise doesn't only come from outside the system.
Every connected component can generate its own electrical noise, which can travel through the supply cables and affect every other component. This interaction, we call cross-contamination, can have a significant impact on system performance. Yet another of the solutions we have pioneered.
Source and High-Current Filtration
The F Series separates the different demands of source components from those of amplifiers or power amplifiers.
The source-component section uses multi-stage Transmodal filtration and cross-contamination control to provide a highly filtered supply for sensitive equipment.
The dedicated high-current outlets use a very low-loss Transmodal topology, allowing power amplifiers and other demanding loads to draw substantial instantaneous current while retaining effective mains filtration.
Earth Noise Filtering
A custom-wound ISOL-8 choke provides additional filtering of unwanted noise present on the safety earth wiring, further reducing the opportunity for electrical interference to enter the system.
Surge Protection
Comprehensive surge protection provides an additional level of protection for connected equipment against potentially damaging electrical events.
Engineered Without Compromise
The F Series uses carefully selected components throughout, including ISOL-8 custom-wound chokes, premium polypropylene capacitors and silver-plated copper wiring with PTFE insulation. Very carefully engineered layouts within the enclosure further enhance the overall performance.
Each unit is hand-built in Worcestershire, England, and housed in a substantial enclosure featuring a CNC-engineered 10mm aluminium front panel.
The F Series isn't simply a mains distribution block. It is a carefully engineered power-management system, designed to provide the clean, stable and dynamically transparent electrical foundation that high-performance audio deserves.
MiniSub Wave
Both the MiniSub Wave and MiniSub Axis share the same fundamental layout and filter complement. The differing technical requirements of low and high current loads are reflected in the separated filter topology found in both versions.
For low current loads, such as source components, each outlet has a separate filter network. This is the feature that made the original MiniSub such a ground breaking product. It reduces system component cross contamination, stopping mains borne noise from one system component affecting others.
Unlike most other conditioners, which only deal with common mode noise, the low/med power outlets can suppress both common and differential mode noise, armed with a new Transmodal filter topology.
For more demanding loads, the separate high power section gets a new multistage filter using custom wound components. This cleans current hungry, noisy components like amplifiers much more effectively than before, without squashing dynamic performance.
MiniSub Axis
The MiniSub Axis has exactly the same layout and filter complement as the MiniSub Wave but takes performance another step forward with the addition of Axis DC blocking. A significant DC component is commonly found on the mains power supply. It affects the crucial magnetic circuit of your equipment’s AC power supplies, degrading system performance and causing acoustic noise through mechanical vibration. The MiniSub Axis ensures your system will be free of any of the negative effects of DC on the mains.
We take pride in continuing to bring our outstanding build quality to the new MiniSubs, making them an investment that provides unbeatable performance and will last a lifetime. Inside the quality casework you will find the same carefully auditioned polypropylene capacitors, Mundorf OFC inductors, high grade connectors, and custom ISOL-8 chokes that are found in our high end audiophile products. You will also have the peace of mind that comes with our spike and surge protection. All ISOL-8 products are designed and manufactured in the UK and come with a five year guarantee in the UK.
The result of an extensive development program, the next generation of the MiniSub takes its class leading performance to a whole new level in every area, helping your system to fulfil its maximum potential every time you listen.
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