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November 2023 Torus Power News
Torus Power AVR ELITE 15 receives prestigious DIAMOND AWARD in AudioKey Reviews "Best of the Year 2023" list "When a component brilliantly does what it was designed to do and gets out of the way to let all the other performers – components – shine, well, it deserves an award." For more, please see page 182 here: THE AUDIOKEY REVIEWS! MAGAZINE - NOVEMBER 2023 - ISSUE 13 For advice on...
New Tech Week: Properly Powering and Protecting dvLED Video Walls
What you need to know to get – and keep – the best performance possible. BY KEVIN MAIN, TORUS POWER LED video walls have taken consumer electronics industry by storm, offering systems integrators an exciting alternative to conventional projection systems in home cinemas and media rooms, as well as myriad commercial applications. Their sleek, modern aesthetic and rendering of bright, vivid,...
DIAMOND AWARD FOR TORUS POWER AVR ELITE POWER CONDITIONER
When a component brilliantly does what it was designed to do and gets out of the way to let all the other performers—components—shine, well, it deserves an award. We happily award the Torus Power AVR Elite power transformer our DIAMOND AWARD, well deserved for its exceptional work.
Case Study: Acoustics and Power
Norm Varney Owner of AV RoomService in Johnstown Ohio, Norm Varney got bit by the audio bug when he was no more than a toddler. At three years old, he saw the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show, which set into motion the entire course of his career. “In the end, it all boils down to one thing: Music. And reproducing it as accurately as possible,” says Norm. After that first experience with the...
Designing Audiophile Systems from the Electrical System Up
Rex Hungerford of Kingrex Electric has a vibrant business helping people fix their electrical problems so they can ultimately have a better, more emotionally connected, music experience. .BY RS STAFF - PUBLISHED: JUNE 27, 2023 - Over the years, we’ve seen a lot of different business models for AV systems integrators. But we’ve never met one quite like Rex Hungerford of Kingrex Electric, who puts...
Acoustics & Power: The Foundation for Every System
Acoustics legend Norm Varney’s love of music spawned an entire career helping people improve their audio from the foundations of acoustics and power on up.
Norm Varney, Owner of AV RoomService in Johnstown, Ohio, got bit by the audio bug when he was no more than a toddler. At three years old, he saw the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show, which set into motion the entire course of his career. “In the end, it all boils down to one thing: Music. And reproducing it as accurately as possible,” says Norm.
TORUS POWER AVR ELITE CONDITIONER – REVIEW
What can best be said about a power conditioner, other than it gave every component what it needed to perform at its best and took away nothing from them, period. This is a bit of a different approach to a review for me in that its narrative is of a whole and not broken down across the frequency band; what it does for one it does for them all. There was a bass hump in the reference system,...
June 2023 Torus Power News
AudioKeyREVIEWS Magazine recently reviewed our Torus Power AVR Elite 15 "When a component brilliantly does what it was designed to do and gets out of the way to let all the other performers—components—shine, well, it deserves an award. We happily award the Torus Power AVR Elite power transformer our DIAMOND AWARD..." Read the entire review here: TORUS...
Rock Star For A Day
Torus Power Newsletter Feb 2023 What do The Rolling Stones, Elvis Costello, and Stevie Ray Vaughan have in common? They have all released albums entitled "Live at the El Mocambo". On November 4th, 2022, Torus Power's technical sales rep, Ross Whitney, was privileged to join this elite group by performing at this legendary Toronto nightclub. Ross is the bass guitarist in an eight-piece band...
Electrifying Audio: Designing Audiophile Systems from the Electrical System Up
Rex Hungerford of Kingrex Electric has a vibrant business helping people fix their electrical problems so they can ultimately have a better, more emotionally connected, music experience. Over the years, we’ve seen a lot of different business models for AV systems integrators. But we’ve never met one quite like Rex Hungerford of Kingrex Electric, who puts the focus on the electrical...
January 2023 Torus Power News
'RELATIONSHIP CENTER' SHOWROOM GOES WAY BEYOND THE DEMO DeVance Electronic Lifestyle's new showroom is not only filled with incredible experiential environments, it's designed to nurture new and repeat business. Matt DeVance and his team installed the Torus Power All-In-One panels using clear Plexiglas so they could show them to clients. "We wanted them...
November 2022 Torus Power News
How to Achieve Concert-Level Sound and Impact When dealing with the immense voltages and currents of the system, a strong power solution was vital. Hi-Fi Centre went with their go-to power management manufacturer, Torus Power. Read all about this amazing project here: CONCERT LEVEL SOUND & IMPACT For advice on the recommended Torus Power transformer for your next project,...
‘Relationship Center’ Showroom Goes Way Beyond the Demo
DeVance Electronic Lifestyle’s new showroom is not only filled with incredible experiential environments, it’s designed to nurture new and repeat business. When it comes to showrooms, you may have heard many an audio-video integration firm refer to theirs as a ‘design’ or ‘experience’ center. When Matt and Dana DeVance set out to build a new showroom and offices that were twice the size of their...
Concert Level Sound & Impact
Audio/video specialty company Hi-Fi Centre is not your typical AV business. Based in Vancouver, Canada, the company specializes in audio and video systems only. While the company does do some integration, that comes second to the audio/video solutions they provide. “We don’t consider ourselves an integration company,” said Igor Kivritsky, owner of Hi-Fi Centre. “We made a decision to focus...
CE Pro Podcast 118: How Torus Power Safeguards AV Systems
Torus Power president Kevin Main talks about his company’s unique power technologies to help integrators amp up their systems, set up a proper power foundation and deliver clean power in this week’s CE Pro Podcast. The power conditioning and power protection category might not have the wow factor of audio video components or pizzazz of automation programming, but it could be...
Torus RM20 Review in AudioKey Magazine Reviews
This is my second experience with a Torus product. The first was a Torus TOT Max, which I'll speak to below. And now the Torus RM20. TORUS RM20 REVIEW from AudioKey Reviews on Vimeo.Transcribed from AudioKeyREVIEWS! Magazine, July 2022. Welcome to AudioKeyREVIEWS!, “Short and Sweet” reviews. Under review today, the Torus RM20, a 10-outlet high-end power conditioner. The company Torus Power...
July 2022 Torus Power News
AudioKeyREVIEWS Magazine presents K. E. Heartsong's video review of the Torus Power RM 20 Torus Power RM 20 | AudioKeyREVIEWS Short and Sweet Review For advice on the recommended Torus Power transformer for your next project, please visit our Free Power Analysis page or contact us at sales@toruspower.com. "Let's just say that the Torus RM 20...
Home Theater With Largest Residential DPI LED Video Wall in US
Two installation firms create an epic home theater with a 324-tile LED video wall, $500K worth of video equipment, 200-amps of protected power, and 9.4.4 channels of Dolby Atmos surround in this Arizona home. When passion overtakes practicality, big things can happen. In the case of this Paradise Valley, Arizona, home, really big things happened in the form of a massive 246-inch (18x10 foot)...
Hi Fi Pig Magazine Reviews Torus Power AVR2 Elite 8 CE
The Torus Power AVR2 Elite 8 CE is a power “conditioner” based around a toroidal transformer to effectively isolate the power going to your audio gear. Stuart Smith ditches his Time Machine and takes a trip with the Torus. Reprinted from HiFi PiG Magazine, June 22, 2022 - Readers who have been following my wafflings over the years will be aware that I’ve been a long-time advocate of something we...
June 2022 Torus Power News
HIFI PIG Magazine presents Torus Power with a 5 Hearts Award for the Torus Power AVR2 Elite. "The improvement is real and audible, and it does expand the experience of listening to the music to a higher level that will be of benefit to those looking to get the very best out of their system." Read the full review For advice on the recommended Torus Power transformer for your next project,...
Powering an At-Home Mixing Studio in an 1820’s Home
Torus Power’s RM 60 BAL Toroidal Isolation Power Transformer breathes life into a mixing studio with compromised power. Red Vault Audio is a diverse audio production house specializing in the sonic creation and enhancement of music and media. It's owned and operated by Pete Morse, who works with musicians, videographers, agencies, and other businesses to help “make things sound better.” You can...
September 2021 Torus Power News
Red Vault Audio is a diverse audio production house specializing in the sonic creation and enhancement of music and media. It's owned and operated by Pete Morse, who works with musicians, videographers, agencies, and other businesses to help "make things sound better." Meet Pete Morse and read about the night-and-day difference our Torus Power RM 60 BAL made in this unique and historic facility....
Torus Power Announcement
Announcement June 1, 2021 We are pleased to announce that on July 1, 2021, Torus Power Inc. will be purchasing materials, supplies and manufacturing equipment from Plitron Manufacturing Inc. and upgrading the current manufacturing and assembly facility located at 601 Magnetic Drive, Unit # 15, Toronto. This location will become the new head office and manufacturing/assembly facility for...
POWERING THE ‘MOUSE HOUSE’ HOME THEATER
A custom Torus Power All-in-One unit powers and protects this Mickey Mouse–themed residential theater with unique three-phase power needs. When a homeowner tells renowned acoustics and home theater design firm The Erskine Group they want a state-of-the-art home theater system without budgetary constraints, you know the result is going to be spectacular. This particular homeowner wanted to update...
March 2021 Torus Power News
Francesco Benvenuto is a recording engineer and producer in Dallas. When COVID-19 hit, he went from working in the world-class Luminous Sound Studio to working in his bedroom studio at home. When he brought the gear home, Francesco was frustrated to find that the system was noisy and almost unusable. He reached out to friend and fellow engineer and producer Luca Pretolesi of...
DOLBY ATMOS HOME THEATRE KEEPS THINGS CURRENT
To ensure that every audio, video and control component would receive clean, protected power, CSN Teknik recently installed six Torus Power RM 16 Power Conditioners into a newly built home theatre in Moscow. All it takes is one electrical surge or spike to damage a piece of home theatre equipment. This threat is very real in Russia, where most of the country is fed by a single electrical grid....
Recording engineer/music producer Francesco Benvenuto is working during COVID — thanks to Torus Power
Making “Mixing From Home” Magnificent Recording engineer/music producer Francesco Benvenuto is able to mix music from his makeshift bedroom studio during COVID—just in time for the Latin Grammys —thanks to Torus Power, great monitor speakers, and acoustic treatment. Francesco Benvenuto is a recording / mixing engineer, music producer, and educator based in Dallas who focuses on Urban and Latin...
Do Audiophile Cables and Power Conditioners make a Difference?
I DON’T IMAGINE WiFi HiFi Publisher John Thomson realized he was setting off a firestorm when he posed the question “Do Cables Matter?” in his weekly newsletter. Reprinted from WiFiHiFi Magazine - Over the next few days, John’s inbox filled up with messages weighing in on both sides of the debate. Jim Thompson, a long-time Yamaha Canada rep who retired in 2008,...
AVR2 Elite 20 Review – Positive Feedback Magazine
Juan Ayllon takes the new Torus Power AVR2 Elite 20 through its paces in Issue 113 (Jan. 1, 2021) of posi+ive feedback. Read the entire review here. "There is no equivalent to what the Torus Power isolation transformers can accomplish in any size installation," he says. "Providing a steady stream of ample, clean power allows the system to perform at its very best and prevents it from...
January 2021 Torus Power News
We are very proud to share the news that this amazing project by Land & Sea Entertainment of San Diego - powered by our Torus Power WM 100 BAL TVSS - was honored with multiple CEDIA 2020 awards. To read more - and see more photos - we invite you to visit our website. For advice on the recommended Torus Power transformer for your next project, please visit our Free Power...
The Torus Power AVR2 ELITE 20 Steps Up Your AV Experience
The Torus Power AVR2 ELITE 20 Isolation Transformer is a powerful friend to discerning audiophiles, consumer and pro audio specialists alike. Reprinted from Posi+ive Feedback 01-01-2021 | By Juan C. Ayllon | Issue 113 It serves as both a guardian and cleanser to high performance audio visual systems. Modern minimalist in design, it only flexes its muscle when needed, employing an impressive...
Torus Power Tames Unruly Electricity in CEDIA’s Best Integrated Home, Level III, Installed by Land & Sea Entertainment
When homeowners update their home’s technology, Torus Power delivers optimal performance though power management and power isolation.A home teeming with cutting-edge technology takes some extra TLC to ensure reliable and consistent operation. It’s a philosophy that integration firm Land & Sea Entertainment of San Diego promotes and provides to every high-end smart home project. When it came time...
What Power Management Solutions Can Do for Your Mobile Workforce
Don't dismiss power management solutions as an unnecessary addition to a project or an unneeded expense: they can save schools & orgs time & money. September 23, 2020 Adam Forziati Power management solutions can help mobile workforces during peak work from home hours, which is pretty impactful right now as many people are still working from home and schools have transitioned...
April 2020 Torus Power News
We are excited to announce that D-Tools software users now have access to Torus Power's complete, detailed product information with unique dealer-specific pricing, for use in your sales, system design, documentation, and procurement process – further helping improve operational efficiencies for increased profitability. D-Tools' award-winning on-premises software, System Integrator (SI), and...
September 2020 Torus Power News
September means it's time again for CEDIA Expo and this year it's virtual. Please join Torus Power in the CEDIA Expo Virtual Experience. To begin, just go here and register - it's free! Once you have registered and have logged in, check out the Torus Power booth. Here, you can go to our webinar page and register for one of the two webinars we have scheduled. Topic: Torus Power AVR...
Webinar registration details
In association with CEDIA Expo Virtual, we will be conducting two training seminars on the new Torus Power ELITE products this week. Kevin Main and Gary Collins will discuss the features, functionality, and benefits of the new AVR ELITE series toroidal isolation transformers and Torus Power Connect remote power management system. This will be presented as a live webinar via...
June 2020 Torus Power News
Torus Power AVR ELITE series Key Features of the AVR ELITE with Torus Power Connect Remote power management and control via smart phone, tablet, or computer Installer dashboard for power control management of multiple installations Real time data for voltage, current, power draw, and more Historical data logging and cloud storage for power data reporting and remote...
Torus RM15 Reviewed by Tone Audio Magazine
From Tone Audio Magazine, December 2019, Shanon Says ... Audio Musings from the Great White North by Shanon Swetlishnoff One of the most important factors in keeping your gear performing at its best is the power it gets fed. We all know the “garbage in, garbage out” philosophy, so providing your system with clean consistent power is essential for optimal sound quality. When it comes to toroidal...
Turning Lemons into Lemon Aid – what to do now during these unprecedented times
There's a lot of uncertainty out in the world right now but the custom AV integration community is perfectly poised to serve as an important resource for homeowners and WFH professionals, now more than ever. We discuss what the community is experiencing and ways to approach clients with the right solutions, and those needed most right now. Networking, voice control, music & movies, and ways to...
December 2019 Torus Power News
December 2019 Torus Power News As we say farewell to 2019 and welcome in the new year 2020, we would like to thank you for your ongoing business and support. At the end of each year end we are compelled to evaluate our past successes and failures and look for ways to highlight our successes to drive growth. Many of our shared successes come from shining a light on the fabulous work that you...
Torus Power October News – Toronto Audiofest
Torus Power was well represented at this year's Toronto audiofest which was held at the Westin Toronto Airport Hotel from October 18-20. In addition to being the power solution for Totem Acoustics, Martin Logan, Paradigm, and many other show exhibitors, Torus Power conducted A/B demos using Totem Acoustic's renowned Forest Signature series loudspeakers powered by an ARCAM Integrated...
Torus Power News – Cedia Edition
August 2019 Torus Power News - CEDIA Edition Are you attending CEDIA Expo 2019 in Denver? Schedule a 15 minute meeting with Torus Power (booth #2533) and receive a special, limited edition gift at the show. Visit our website to book your appointment today! See Torus Power at Cedia Email sent to: tech@toruspower.com Torus Power Inc. 2861 Sherwood Heights Drive, Unit 26...
The best systems in the world use Torus Power!
Designed by Erskine Group Inc., this theater is being called “one of the best demo rooms in the world.” August 2019 Torus Power News The best systems in the world use Torus Power! Witness the immaculate reference theater at CEDIA's new headquarters in Fishers, IN. Take a tour of the reference theater with Kevin Main and Katye McGregor Bennett: ...
Why Dennis Erskine Turned to Torus to Power the CEDIA HQ Reference Home Theater
Erskine Group uses custom Torus Power all-in-one isolation transformer to convert 480V 3-phase industrial power into 120V to protect high-performance gear in the new CEDIA Reference Theater. CE Pro Editors · July 22, 2019 - Reprinted from CEDIA Website When CEDIA decided to put a reference home theater inside its new headquarters, which also houses a state-of-the-art experience...
Introducing the New Torus Power PB 10!
We are pleased to announce that the next member of our new PowerBlock family is ready for shipment. July 2019 Torus Power News We are pleased to announce that the next member of our new PowerBlock family is ready for shipment. The Torus Power PB 10 offers two 5-amp Torus Power isolation transformers in a compact, rugged enclosure. The PowerBlock PB 10 was designed for use in mid-power audio and...
Howard Gladstone, CEO of Torus Power, Wrote a Folk Album: Industry’s Got Talent
Influenced by 1960s folk music, Howard Gladstone, CEO of Torus Power, combines his passions, including commercial releases of his own music. It’s great when someone can combine their work and their hobbies. Howard Gladstone, founder and CEO of Torus Power, is just one of those lucky people. Gladstone, a lifelong musician who also developed a line of toroidal-based power conditioning products for...
Torus Power Isolation Transformers Power and Protect AV Components for Optimal Audio and Video Performance at HIGH-END Munich 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | DOWNLOAD IMAGES HERE | HIGH-END Munich Hall 1, Booth A18 Torus Power presents the AVR and RM Series toroidal isolation transformers, delivering clean, uninterrupted power and improved performance quality for today’s high-resolution AV systems Toronto, ON, Canada (May 6, 2019) Torus Power, maker of uncompromising, clean, isolation-transformer-based power components,...
CEDIA Headquarters Reference Home Theater Powered and Protected by Torus Power
Custom Torus Power All-in-one isolation transformer converts 480V 3-phase industrial power into 120V and protects high-performance gear in the new CEDIA Reference Theater. When CEDIA decided to put a reference home theater inside their new headquarters, which also houses a state-of-the-art experience center and training facility, the association knew it must meet high expectations. CEDIA...
Introducing the New Torus Power PB 5!
We are thrilled to announce that the first member of our new PowerBlock family is ready for shipment. We are thrilled to announce that the first member of our new PowerBlock family is ready for shipment. The Torus Power PB 5 is a 5-amp Torus Power toroidal isolation transformer with a compact footprint and rugged construction. The PowerBlock PB 5 was designed for use in...
Torus Power In the Studio with Mayfield Mastering
Torus Power In the Studio with Mayfield Mastering. Mayfield Mastering and Torus Power are featured in Commercial Integrator magazine. Mayfield Mastering and Torus Power are featured in Commercial Integrator magazine. John Mayfield, owner and founder of Nashville-based Mayfield Mastering, was one of the first studio engineers in the world to install the MB3-XBD-A 3-way active main...
In the Studio with Luca Pretolesi Featured in Jan 2019 Mix Magazine
Luca Pretolesi of Studio DMI and Torus Power are featured in the Jan. 2019 issue of Mix magazine. Luca Pretolesi, one the most talented producers/engineers in all of dance music, has created quite a space for himself at Studio DMI (Study of Digital Music Innovation) in Las Vegas. Its where his collaborations begin with the likes of Diplo/Major Lazer, DVBBS, Borgeous, Gareth Emery, Jason Derulo,...
Clean Power Means Clean Tracks – Mix Magazine 2019
Luca Pretolesi and Studio DMI - As seen in the January 2019 issue of Mix magazine - Luca Pretolesi, one of the most talented producers/engineers in all of dance music, has created quite a space for himself at Studio DMI (Study of Digital Music Innovation) in Las Vegas. Its where his collaborations begin with the likes of Diplo/Major Lazer, DVBBS, Borgeous, Garteh Emery, Jason Derulo,...
Torus Power Isolation Transformers Deliver Optimal Power and Protection for Unparalleled Quality in AV Systems at ISE 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | DOWNLOAD IMAGES HERE ISE Booth #1-Q115 AV EMEA Torus Power Isolation Transformers Deliver Optimal Power and Protection for Unparalleled Quality in AV Systems at ISE 2019 At ISE 2019, Torus Power’s will showcase toroidal isolation transformers that deliver clean, uninterrupted power for today’s high-resolution residential and commercial AV systems...
Powering Up the Digital Music Master(er)
Grammy-nominated Luca Pretolesi is a producer and mixing/mastering engineer who swears by the value of clean, consistent power provided by Torus Power to create award-winning dance and digital music. You could say that Luca Pretolesi, owner of Studio DMI (Study of Digital Music Innovation) in Las Vegas, is a master of EDM, or more accurately mixes and masters EDM. His list of collaborators alone...
Hourglass Now Available in Hi Res Audio
Howard Gladstone is a singer-songwriter and co-founder of Torus Power. His latest album Hourglass is being released in the USA and worldwide on June 15, 2018. Recorded in high-resolution audio, Hourglass is available to our mailing list subscribers through a special discount offer from HDTracks, the world’s leading on-line HD retailer. Your discount code is HDSonicPeach20. Click the link below...
Torus Power Isolation Transformers Provide Significant Performance Benefits for Commercial AV Systems
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | DOWNLOAD IMAGE HERE InfoComm Booth #N2834 Torus Power’s InfoComm exhibit will showcase the dramatic improvement a stable power foundation can make in AV systems of all sizes Toronto, ON, Canada (May 2018) Torus Power will showcase the performance benefits toroidal isolation brings to commercial applications during InfoComm 2018, taking place June 6–8 at the Las Vegas...
Doug Blackburn takes the Torus Power AVR 20 CS through its paces
In the February 2018 issue of Widescreen Review, Doug Blackburn takes the Torus Power AVR 20 CS through its paces and concludes: The AVR20 is well made and performs well. One AVR20 will protect up to 10 connected components and make a worthwhile improvement to sound quality. Great product, recommended. Read the full review here . Read reviews on other Torus Power models here, or check out some...
Torus Power Targets Midrange Market with New POWERBLOCK Isolation Transformers
InfoComm Booth #N2834 - Versatile, lightweight POWERBLOCK lineup showcases significant benefits of a stable, clean power foundation for small and mid-sized commercial AV systems Toronto, ON, Canada (May 2018) Torus Power, maker of uncompromising, clean, isolation transformer-based power components for AV systems, will unveil a its new POWERBLOCK (PB) Series of toroidal isolation transformers at...
Torus Power Saves SoCal Homeowners from the Frustrations of a Variable Power Grid
Rancho Palos Verdes homeowners safe from power surges and brownouts thanks to Torus Power Toroidal isolation transformers After a long week you’re settled in to watch a movie with your spouse in your home theater. Suddenly the lights in the other room flicker, wavy lines appear on your projection screen, and audio cuts out momentarily. To your frustration, these interruptions occur many times...
Of the Torus Power AVR20, Widescreen Review says, “Great Product!”
Torus Power AVR20 Power Conditioner with Automatic Voltage Control You can't ask for much more in a power transformer than you get with the AVR20. Besides protecting valuable equipment from voltage spikes and power surges or sags,the AVR20 offers worthwhile improvements in sound quality, by removing noise from the audio signal, by providing the preamp and amp with clean AC power. Great product,...
Acoustic Frontiers Upgrades Hillside House with TOT Max
Torus Power Dealer Acoustic Frontiers upgrades the modern minimalist Hillside House media room with a TOT Max to improve AV system performance The people of Marin County, California recognize quality entertainment. This is almost a foregone conclusion, as the upscale Bay Area region is home to such legendary movie-making meccas as Disney Pixar Studios and George Lucas’ Skywalker Ranch. But with...
Torus Power Provides Clean Power and Improved AV Performance for Movies, Music, and Gaming
Davis Washington, who grew up in the age of digital music, proves that clean power and a high-quality audio experience are things his generation highly values To many of us, the words hi-fi conjure up images a mustached salesman wearing a corduroy jacket, vest, and bell bottoms trying to sell someone large wooden speakers circa 1975. And the word audiophile, well, you can’t help but thing of a...
Mayfield Mastering Chooses Torus to Power and Protect High-End Monitor System in World-Famous Studio
When John Mayfield, owner and founder of Nashville-based Mayfield Mastering, became one of the first studio engineers in the world to install the MB3-XBD-A 3-way active main monitor system from PMC, he knew he had to protect his investment. On the recommendation of PMC USA's President of Sales and Marketing Maurice Patist, Mayfield turned to Torus Power to deliver the pristine sound quality...
CEDIA Tech Council: Takeaways from Integrated Systems Europe Day Four
This podcast was recorded at Integrated Systems Europe 2018.
CEDIA Tech Council: Design Thinking, GDPR, and more from Day Three
This podcast was recorded at Integrated Systems Europe 2018.
CEDIA Tech Council: Integrated Systems Europe: View from the Floor, Day Two
This podcast was recorded at Integrated Systems Europe 2018.
Cedia Tech Podcast Episode 32 – Power
Cedia Tech Podcast Episode 32 – Power
Discover the “Secrets” to a Better Home Theater Experience
Every day at Torus Power we are both pleased and humbled to receive words of praise from our customers, dealers, reps, and supporters. Whether it comes via social media, email, or a phone call, the message is similar: Our isolation transformers can elevate any audio/video system to the next level of performance. And it’s not just our customers and dealers who experience the difference toroidal...
TORUS POWER AVR20 TOROIDAL ISOLATION POWER TRANSFORMER REVIEW
The Torus Power AVR20 is based on a 20-amp Plitron power isolation transformer that includes automatic voltage regulation. by Jim Clements - It offers robust protection for a large system while opening up the performance dynamically by allowing incredible current draws during transient peaks. It is easy to install, works flawlessly and should last a lifetime. If you have a good quality system,...
Torus Power to Showcase AVR Technology with Request Audio at Munich High End Show
Request Audio to feature AVR16 CE and TOT AVR toroidal isolation transformers with Automatic Voltage Regulation technology at trade show presented by the High End Society Toronto, Ontario, Canada—May 9, 2017– Torus Power, maker of uncompromising, clean, isolation transformer-based power components, will showcase its AVR16 CE and TOT AVR toroidal isolation transformers in the ReQuest Audio demo,...
MSB Technology installs a wall-mounted isolation transformer in its stylish new demo facility in Antwerp, Belgium, enhancing the performance of the high-end reference audio products
MSB Technology installs a wall-mounted isolation transformer in its stylish new demo facility in Antwerp, Belgium, enhancing the performance of the high-end reference audio products Toronto, Ontario, Canada—May 4, 2017– Torus Power, maker of uncompromising, clean, isolation transformer-based power components, has been chosen to deliver clean and stable power to the new demo facility for MSB...
Art Kelm Talks about Torus Power’s Isolation Transformers
Industry veteran explores the popularity of toroidal isolation and the All-in-One panel Nearly a decade ago, Torus Power’s All-in-One toroidal isolation transformer panel was conceived and today, it remains one of the best-selling units for studio applications, commercial projects, and large, luxury home installation where clean power is a must to ensure the performance quality of the high-end...
What Makes the Torus Power Wall-Mount Unit Different?
Five minutes with design consultant Art Kelm, Ground One AV The Torus Power Wall Mount unit is an easy-to-install toroidal isolation power conditioner designed to deliver clean power to high-end electronic components such as recording studios, listening rooms, and luxury home cinemas, where the highest fidelity audio signals and best image quality are of paramount importance. Art Kelm, owner of...
April 2017 Torus Power News
Thanks for your ongoing interest and support. Here’s what’s been happening lately. Larry Greenhill of Stereophile spent almost a year with our Torus Power TOT AVR and, to put it mildly, he was impressed. Read it here From the review: The more I lived with Torus Power's TOT AVR, the more it delighted me. I enjoyed its modest size, moderate weight, and reasonable price, as well as the peace of...
Torus Power TOT AVR power conditioner
By Larry Greenhill - Merriam-Webster's 11th Collegiate Dictionary defines tot as "1: a small child: TODDLER; 2: a small drink or allowance of liquor: SHOT." Torus Power used it to name their compact line of toroidal power conditioners. Although small in size, weight, and price, the TOT AVR includes the Automatic Voltage Regulation referred to in its name, as well as noise filtering and smart...
David’s Take: The Need For Clean Power
by David Susilo WiFi HiFi Magazine It is easy to forget that the AC power coming out of your wall outlet is unimaginably "dirty." Ideally, the AC power should look like a perfectly smooth sine wave. In reality, the AC can be corrupted with noise and distortion. "Dirty" AC power looks pretty jagged and ugly on an oscilloscope, and in many cases, turns nearly into a square wave. This noise...
Torus Power AVR2 Eliminates Voltage Woes in Dallas High Rise
Elliston Systems & Design helps deliver a seamless, uninterrupted, high-quality technology experience in spite of a variable grid The homeowners at The Residences at the Stoneleigh, an upscale condo complex adjacent to the lively neighborhood of Uptown, Dallas, have the luxury of designing their ideal floorplans and stocking their new apartments with the latest in audiovisual equipment. From...
Isolated Room with Isolated Power Offers the Ultimate Entertainment Experience
The owners of this Ontario home theater spared no expense transforming a garage basement into a movie lover’s and gamers’ paradise. Many custom integrators and home technology professionals dream of a project where budget limits are of little consideration, acoustics comes before interior design, and the client is passionate about the technology. Station Earth designing a 10-seat home theater in...
Custom Installation in Texas
The system, featuring 2 x Torus Power AVR2 75 BAL Isolation Transformers powering a Wisdom Audio system in Texas, was installed by Main Line Simplehome of Paoli, PA.
Clean Power Drives High Performance Audio / Video Systems in San Francisco Couple’s Media Room
Torus Power TOT Max unit helps improve image fidelity and sound quality in a San Francisco media room designed and integrated by dealer Acoustic Frontiers. The quality of the power in any audio visual installation is too important to be left to chance. That’s one reason Acoustic Frontiers, a San Francisco-based home technology firm specializing in home theaters, listening rooms, and home...
Power Conditioner of the Year
Torus Power TOT AVR The Torus Power TOT AVR power conditioner is a very well engineered huge toroidal transformer built into a solid chassis. It can power up to three 4A devices and has three sets of three-pin 13A sockets for UK users. It can be controlled by a RS232 link, and looks and sounds more than good enough to be used as a standalone power conditioner for small-to-medium sized audio...
Torus Power TOT AVR transformer
by Alan Sircom HiFi+ EQUIPMENT REVIEW Of all the reviews I have ever had to write, none were as simple to write as this one. The Torus Power TOT AVR UK toroidal isolation power transformer is basically a whopping great big toroidal transformer in a nondescript box. Its job is to isolate three audio or audio-video devices from the mains. The suffix ‘UK’ is to denote its use of three-pin 13A...
Creating a High Performance Media Room in a Modern Home
Reprinted from Acoustic Frontiers September 2016 Client Profile Dr. Rosenbaum is a medical doctor who works in San Francisco and lives in Marin. His partner, Barbara Shands, is an architect whose company is called Shands Studio. They have two young children and a very friendly mini Golden Retriever. Project Overview The couple were building their dream home in San Anselmo, Marin, and wanted a...
Special Edition Cedia Expo 2016 Newsletter
Special Edition – CEDIA Expo 2016 Newsletter Booth 1305 – September 15-17, 2016, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas, TX Come meet the experts from Torus Power and learn why our shelf mount, rack mount, wall mount, floor mount and all-in-one solutions are the professional's choices for unmatched performance, protection and reliability. See our Torus Power models on display and talk...
Finally The Perfect AC Conditioner! AVR 20 AC Power Transformer
There are many types of AC line enhancers available today. However, I haven’t been using any of them in last few years. I’ve had plenty of AC line enhancers over the years but only a few have provided the promised improvements. This might sound illogical, but about five years ago I compared a power conditioner with my components going directly into the AC wall outlets with an upgraded duplex...
Tone Audio Product of the Year
Torus Power TOT AVR No matter how great your components are, you aren’t hearing all they are capable of if you’re just plugging them into the wall. Forget about all the scuttlebutt you’ve heard on various internet forums and just plug into a Torus. The higher the current demands of your system, the bigger Torus you’ll need – and they make models as big as a dishwasher, should you want to...
UNLEASHING THE A/V POWER
Turbo-charged home theater delivers big, bold entertainment from best-in-class projector, screen, and Auro-3D sound system. By Krissy Rushing DAVID KEPKE, president of Multimedia Resource Group Inc., of Chappaqua, N.Y., believes that there are three pillars for any successful high-performance media room or home theater: room structure, equipment, and power. Sadly, homeowners often see power as a...
The Fundamentals of Automatic Voltage Regulation
Electrical voltage is not always stable Today’s electrical power grid is a complex and evolving system. New residential and commercial developments put increasing strain on the system at the very same time as the number of electronic devices we use grows daily. In addition, many older residences are being rebuilt and upgraded with much larger power demands that are outpacing the development of...
New Digs and a New Face
New Digs and a New Face: We are feeling at home in our new office in Oakville and now, with the addition of Jennafer Milligan as our full-time Accounting/Office Manager/Customer Service person, we are better equipped than ever to provide world-class service and support to our customers, dealers and distributors. New 2016 Catalog: We are thrilled to announce that our new product catalog is...
Properly Powering a 7.4.9 Channel 20-Speaker Dolby Atmos Upgrade
A Texas-sized Dolby Atmos system and a power upgrade make this home theater newsworthy – once again. If this theater looks familiar to you, it’s probably because you’ve seen it featured in the pages of Electronic House or profiled as a Home Theater of the Month by AVS Editor Scott Wilkinson. The Erskine Group’s theaters are always sights to behold, making for great editorial. So why feature it...
Powered Up for Auro-3D Surround Sound
In this Auro-3D theater, isolated power creates a clean slate for immersive sound and video. Krissy Rushing • January 4, 2016 - David Kepke, president of Multimedia Resource Group Inc., of Chappaqua, N.Y., believes that there are three pillars for any successful high-performance media room or home theater: room structure, equipment, and power. Sadly, homeowners often see power as a low priority...
A Cliffside Estate Utilizes Torus Power as the Ultimate Foundation for Performance and Protection
This beautiful home was built in 2009 and attacked five years later by category-four Hurricane Odile. The estate, which overlooks the Gulf of California in Los Cabos, BC, Mexico, suffered epic water damage to video displays, speakers and electronics. The low-voltage contractors, Torus Power dealer Fulkra of Costa Mesa, CA, chose a Torus Power WM 90 BAL AVR2 TVSS wall mount isolation transformer...
Torus Power Transitioning Into Pro A/V Applications
Canadian power company Torus Power is starting to win over professionals in the pro audio market with its line of toroidal-based isolation solutions Excuse the pun, but it could be said that Torus Power’s business has been surging in the custom installation market. Through its market education Torus has seen a growth in the installation of its products in the residential electronics industry...
Hurricane? What Hurricane?
A gorgeous Cliffside estate in Los Cabos, Baja, California, is fortified with wall-mounted Torus Power isolation transformer to eliminate electrical vulnerabilities Storm season has arrived, and electronic systems contractors and integrators know all too well what this can mean to unprotected AV systems and home electronics. A power spike, dip, peak, or surge can do damage to expensive gear,...
Pro Audio LA Transforms Studios into Showrooms with Help from Torus Power
Toroidal isolation units overcome variable grid challenges and provide clean power for better sound. Clean power. It’s often the neglected element in everything from home listening rooms and theaters to commercial and pro audio applications, like recording studios. But once industry professionals and end-users, alike, hear the difference, there’s no going back. Pro Audio LA, the Glendale,...
Understanding the Torus Power isolation transformer
Let’s start with power demand and quality… The electrical load in a home today is much different than it was for past generations. Today’s homes have so many more devices to power like computers and printers, chargers for wireless devices, modems, routers and home networking devices, telephones, televisions and cable boxes, dimmers and lights (low voltage, LED, incandescent and fluorescent),...
Measuring Acoustic Noise Emitted by Power Transformers
This paper proposes a new Measurement Standardization Procedure to measure and quantify the acoustic noise produced by power transformers in audio and video equipment under normal and adverse mains conditions. These conditions and the physical mechanisms that cause the noise are discussed. A new measurement set up and units are proposed to measure and quantify the transformer noise. Examples of...
Solving Inrush at the Source
Reprinted from Power Electronics Magazine, Cover Story, April 2004 - The use of special core materials and transformer design/construction techniques overcomes the limitations of common inrush control solutions.
Transformer Based Solutions to Power Quality Problems
Presented September/12/2001 at Powersystems World 2001 Conference in Chicago, USA - In this paper we propose transformer-based solutions to several power quality problems. Elsewhere we have shown how to solve the acoustical noise emission problems. In this paper we introduce toroidal transformers with reduced inrush currents, transformers with reduced electromagnetic emissions, and other...
Weathering the Storm
The crown jewel of Baja, California, is devastated by a hurricane, but rebuilt to exceed its original technological splendor. EH Staff • January 29, 2016 - Reprinted from Electronic House Magazine - This incredible home overlooking the Gulf of California in the Palmilla Development of Baja, Calif., took three years—from 2005 to 2009—to build. The home systems integration firm Fulkra, of Orange...
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10 EYE-CATCHING AV PRODUCTS at CES 2016
Torus Power TOT AVR BY DAVID SUSILO - Every home theatre should have clean power with Automatic Voltage Regulation to boot. A Torus Power AVR15+ at $4,000 may not be within reach of most home theatre owners. However, the $2,000 Torus TOT AVR (rated at 10A) is a must-buy for any home theatre enthusiast. It provides automatic voltage regulation, thereby enhancing protection against voltage sags,...
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Torus Power Spins Off from Plitron Manufacturing
Transformer-based power product maker Torus Power has incorporated as a standalone business and is now operating as an autonomous entity, independent from parent company Plitron Manufacturing, Inc. Kevin Main named president and COO. Reprinted from CE Pro - Jason Knott · February 23, 2016 - Torus Power, maker of isolation transformer-based power components, announced it has incorporated as a...
Torus Power to Become Independent Business Entity
With an expanded focus on its global offering, Torus Power rebrands company, changes trade name, and promotes key personnel Toronto, ON, Canada —February 23, 2016 — Torus Power, maker of uncompromising, clean, isolation transformer-based power components announced that it has incorporated as a standalone business and is now operating as an autonomous entity, independent from parent company...
Torus Power Shows Flagship RM Series Isolation Transformers at ISE 2016
Delivering Tangible Results that Can Be Seen And Heard, Torus Power RM Series Provides Pure, Clean Power to High Performance Audio & Video Systems Toronto, ON, Canada & Amsterdam, NL —(ISE, stand #5-R128)—February 3, 2016 – Torus Power, maker of uncompromising, clean, isolation transformer-based power components, announced today that it will be once again showcasing its RM Series of...
Torus Power Debuts TOT AVR Series Toroidal Isolation Transformers at ISE 2016
The Acclaimed TOT Line of Compact Power Isolation Transformers Now Features Automatic Voltage Regulation and New Lower Price Point Toronto, ON, Canada & Amsterdam, NL—(ISE, stand #5-R128)—February 1, 2016 – Torus Power, maker of uncompromising, clean, isolation transformer-based power components announced it will debut its new TOT AVR Series of toroidal isolation power transformers at...
Powered Up for Auro-3D Surround Sound
In this Auro-3D theater, isolated power creates a clean slate for immersive sound and video. David Kepke, president of Multimedia Resource Group Inc., of Chappaqua, N.Y., believes that there are three pillars for any successful high-performance media room or home theater: room structure, equipment, and power. Sadly, homeowners often see power as a low priority when it comes to their wish list,...
Torus Power TOT AVR Takes Home BEST Award at CEDIA Expo 2015
Compact isolation transformers feature automatic voltage regulation and new lower price point, win CE Pro BEST Award and receive industry accolades. Toronto, ON, Canada — October 28, 2015 – Torus Power, maker of uncompromising, clean, isolation transformer-based power components, is proud to announce that its new TOT AVR toroidal isolation power transformer has received a coveted CE Pro Best...
Torus Power Shows Flagship RM Series at CEDIA 2015
Delivering Tangible Results that Can Be Seen And Heard, Torus Power RM Series Provides Pure, Clean Power to Audiophile and Two-Channel Systems Toronto, ON, Canada & Dallas, TX—(CEDIA Expo Booth #7024)—October 7, 2015 – Torus Power, maker of uncompromising, clean, isolation transformer-based power components, announced today that it will be once again showcasing its RM Series of...
Torus Power Launches TOT AVR Series at CEDIA Expo 2015
The Acclaimed TOT Line of Compact Power Transformers Now Features Automatic Voltage Regulation and New Lower Price Point Toronto, ON, Canada — October 5, 2015 Torus Power, maker of uncompromising, clean, isolation transformer-based power components announced its new TOT AVR Series of toroidal isolation power transformers today, including models for use in North America (TOT AVR), Continental...
Torus Power’s Wall Mount Isolation Transformers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ideal for Large-Scale Audio/Video, Home Theater and Automation Installations, the WM Series Delivers Powerful Flexibility and Performance Toronto, ON, Canada & Dallas, TX — (CEDIA Expo, Booth #7024)—October 7, 2015—Torus Power, maker of uncompromising, clean, isolation transformer-based power components, will be showing its Wall Mount (WM) line of isolation...
Torus Power Shows Flagship RM Series at CEDIA 2015
Delivering Tangible Results that Can Be Seen And Heard, Torus Power RM Series Provides Pure, Clean Power to Audiophile and Two-Channel Systems Toronto, ON, Canada & Dallas, TX—(CEDIA Expo Booth #7024)—October 7, 2015 – Torus Power, maker of uncompromising, clean, isolation transformer-based power components, announced today that it will be once again showcasing its RM Series of...
Torus Power Transforms Issues into Improvements
Robert Archer, Oct 2015, CE Pro Quality power products like the Torus Power AVR 20 can provide the greatest system improvements, next to addressing a room's acoustical design.
Electric Bass Virtuoso and Audiophile Dean Peer to Play CEDIA Expo
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE All are invited to hear the pure sound of Peer’s live acoustic stylings through a Torus Power AVR2 Toroidal Isolation Power Transformer on October 16, 2015. Toronto, ON, Canada & Dallas, TX (CEDIA Expo, Booth #7024)– September 30, 2015 – Torus Power, maker of uncompromising, clean, toroidal isolation transformer power components, announced today that electric...
Torus Power at 12th Annual Rocky Mountain Audio Fest Exhibitors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Torus Power® Toroidal Isolation Transformers Power and Protect 12th Annual Rocky Mountain Audio Fest Exhibitors. Torus Power serves as power foundation for Burmeister, Metronome Technologie, and JRiver Demonstrations TORONTO, ON, CANADA – (September 30, 2015) – Torus Power, maker of uncompromising, clean, toroidal isolation transformer-based power components announced today...
How to Define ‘Clean Power’ Systems
Industry veteran Arthur Kelm explores the definition of clean power, including motor loads, sensitive electronic loads, and lighting and convenience loads. After working over 43 years in the professional recording industry and the past 12 years of that involved in the high end A/V market, I have lost track of the number of times I have heard the term “clean power” used to describe someone’s...
NBT for the Rest of Us
NBT technology is a proprietary noise filtering technology that eliminates the need for external filters, such as capacitors, and other components that can fail over time. Using NBT filtering technology, Torus Power toroidal transformers carefully balance the inherent inductance, capacitance, and resistance characteristics, enabling the transformer to act as a highly effective low-pass filter....
Executive Q&A: Kevin Main, VP of Sales & Marketing at Torus Power
Reprinted from CE Pro - Kevin Main, vice president of sales and marketing at Torus Power, spoke with CE Pro about power conditioning and surge protection, how Torus Power stands out among the rest, and integrators can demonstrate the effectiveness of power management products. Torus takes a different approach to power conditioning and surge protection than many of its competitors. Can you...
Power Conditioning vs. Power Isolation
By Ross Whitney – Technical Sales and Support for Torus Power Look through any high-end AV dealer's showroom or website for power conditioning equipment and you will find a number of approaches. Some power conditioners are equipped with protection for phone, cable TV and satellite lines. Many units offer surge suppression. Some units offer battery backup or UPS capabilities. Others provide...
Three Myths about Power Management
By Ross Whitney – Technical Sales and Support for Torus Power There are many myths about electrical power and how it can affect audio and video systems. Today we will look at three of the most pervasive myths. The first myth is the most important one because if you believe it and follow it you could die. People who ought to know better (but don't) position themselves as experts, on the Internet...
Why use an isolation transformer?
Why use an isolation transformer? What makes an isolation transformer different and better? A combination of artful engineering and precision manufacturing allows every Torus Power transformer to achieve an unmatched level of electrical isolation, operating as an electronic firewall and separating your sensitive electronic equipment from electrical impurities carried by the power grid while...
The Big—Really Big—Picture
The Erskine Group installs a monumental 4K Ultra HD system in a Texas home. With the residential 4K Ultra HD projection market in its infancy, the huge, lifelike 4K Ultra HD projection system that the owners of a Texas Hill Country abode desired presented interesting challenges to system designer Dennis Erskine of the Erskine Group. A bright, picture-perfect 4K image was the main objective, and...
Torus Power® Appoints Northmar Inc. and Fielder Marketing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AV rep firm to educate, inform, and amplify residential sales initiatives for Torus Power Toroidal Isolation transformer dealers TORONTO, ON, CANADA – (June 11, 2015) – Torus Power, a subsidiary of Plitron Manufacturing and maker of uncompromising, clean, isolation transformer–based power transformers, announced today that it has signed Northmar Inc. to represent the company’s residential audio-video business in the Pacific Northwest territory, including Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington, and Fielder Marketing to represent the line in Northern California and Northern Nevada …
The Electric Kool-Aid CABLE TEST
Do audiophile cables and power conditioners make a difference? BY GORDON BROCKHOUSE I DON’T IMAGINE WiFi HiFi Publisher John Thomson realized he was setting off a firestorm a few weeks ago when he posed the question “Do Cables Matter?” in his weekly newsletter. [gview file="https://www.toruspower.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/April-2015-The-Electric-Kool-Aid-CABLE-TEST.pdf"...
Torus Power’s Toroidal Isolation Power Conditioning Products at ISE 2015
Integration professionals and end users observe significant AV system performance improvements when implementing Torus Power products By CE Pro Editors, February 09, 2015 - TORONTO, ON, CANADA (ISE 2015 Stand #5-R128) – Torus Power, a subsidiary of Plitron Manufacturing and maker of uncompromising, clean, toroidal isolation power conditioning components, will showcase its lineup for...
Torus Power Stays Focused on High End
Torus Power's $4,495 AVR 20 power conditioner uses a toroidal transformer to isolate the current, reduce the noise and suppress surges for large multi-rack By Jason Knott, September 19, 2014 - Torus Power’s Kevin Main says the two best ways to demo a high-end power protection device are to conduct a demo and point out the audible difference from filtering the noise, and to conduct a week-liong...
Torus Power Appoints Four New Canadian Sales Representative Agencies
TORONTO, ON, CANADA - AUGUST 19, 2014 - Torus Power, a subsidiary of Plitron Manufacturing and maker of uncompromising, clean, isolation transformer-based power components, announced today that it has appointed four new Canadian representatives in the Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, and Alberta territories. Known for its power components that isolate the AV system, Torus Power products are...
Torus ‘Power Hour + Seminar at CEDIA EXPO – Sept 12, 2014
Course Description: Torus Power Hour: Grounding power for high-end, high-performance installations.What you need to know to properly power, protect, and preserve electronics. All-star panelists Dennis Erskine, Anthony Grimani, and Arthur Kelm share best practices, followed by a technology overview of key success factor …
The soundstage is simply incredible with more definition, more balance, silky smooth highs seem to extend into nothingness …
Let's see where to start. I have been an audiophile for years now. I tried a few high-end wires (even ones in the 4-5 grand range) and cords and even a few conditioners but always had to strain my ears and brain to hear a difference. In the end I didn't bother with any of it cause I thought it could very well be my imagination or perhaps my hearing simply wasn't good enough to detect any change....
What an upgrade the Torus made … huge, huge, huge improvement …
Before I had the 15a and 20a (both balanced 240v), I had my electrician run I believe 6-7 gauge wire from my main panel and ran it up to my living room. He had installed 2X40a breakers in my main panel. In the living room,we put a sub panel that holds 8X15a breakers,so that gave me 8 duplex receptacles. 16 plugins (JUST IN CASE). I was running a Hydra 6 (components) and 5X hydra 2s (power amps)....
The AVR30 has already made significant improvements to the background noise
The AVR30 has already made significant improvements to the background noise. There is almost no hissing sound from the speakers. It’s very quiet when playing vinyl – typical phono MC stage gain noise is gone, the soundstage size is wider and deeper, and there is pinpoint accuracy of instruments and vocal placement. I can hear things I never heard before.
The tighter bass, the mellower highs, the improved sound stage…WOW!
The Torus unit, model RM 30 620R TVSS RK, arrived on 8/15 and was installed by my dealer on 8/22. It weighs in at 176 lbs. and rack mounting it in the equipment cabinet was no easy task. This unit was custom configured by Torus to give me 240v in/out, surge protection for the 7 Parasound Halo JC-1 amps along with power filtering. The unit has five output circuits controlling a total of 18 240v...
Torus Power’s Howard Gladstone Addresses Common Misconceptions of Power Management Products
Reprinted from Residential Systems written by Jeremy J. Glowack, published June 5, 2014 Torus Power Products, which are designed and manufactured by Plitron Manufacturing in Toronto, Canada, provide power management solutions for audio and AV systems, from 5 amps up to 100 amps, in a variety of packaging choices, including balanced input (2 x 120V) custom installation models for dedicated whole...
Introducing the new TOT series
The TOT series expands the Torus Power lineup to include two affordable models that deliver highly effective power conditioning. The TOT series employs Plitron’s NBT noise filtering technology to restore incoming power to its clean original state. Plitron toroidal isolation transformers provide the ultimate in noise attenuation and isolation giving you high-quality sound and picture regardless...
The Torus Power unit is worth every penny I paid for it – It has been everything I hoped for
I had terrible electrical problems that popped up over the last year. With every new store, restaurant and business that opened up in my suburban downtown location, it seemed my system performance took a hit. At first we thought the problem was equipment-based and I spent a few months swapping preamps, amps, cables and anything else I could think of, trying to find the problem. My system...
We love it! Great Product!
… just want you to know that we got the Torus and used it for the show in Göteborg this weekend. It was fantastic. The show was excellent and we received many comments like “best show sound” etc…. Certainly there was a great difference between running on “hotel power” and the incredible foundation given by the Torus. We really loved the way it gave “super-strength” to the gear which sounded just...
Frankly, I’m shocked at the improvements
Boy, oh boy, does this thing ever sound GREAT! Frankly, I’m shocked at the improvements in soundstage size and stability and overall tonal rightness. Jon Buysse, Kitchener, Ontario
Integrated Systems Europe | Feb 4 – 6 2014, Amsterdam
Integrated Systems Europe February 4th – 6th, 2014 Amsterdam RAI Europaplein 2-22 1078 GZ Amsterdam The Netherlands www.iseurope.org Torus Power will be exhibiting at Integrated Systems Europe 2014 Booth 5-S126
Torus Power Factory Tour
An Introduction to Torus Power and its Products During the summer of 2013, I had the honour of being invited by Torus Power to tour its manufacturing facility located in Toronto, Ontario. Torus Power specializes in power conditioners designed to achieve the highest quality of audio and video in all systems by eliminating noise and interference from untreated AC power. The company offers a wide...
I’m Amazed that such a ’simple’ change can yield such a noticeable improvement …
James, you helped me with some pre-purchase questions and I’d like to pass on some very positive feedback from my RM-10 and BCD-1 experience: both products work very well and I’ve been particularly impressed with the RM-10. I’ve changed CD players before and had a general idea of what to expect, but had never tried any kind of power filter/conditioner/isolator before. So, since I live in a condo...
Torus Power RM 15 Plus Isolation Transformer
Today's review dear friends, is of the Torus Power RM-15 Plus power isolation transformer. It utilizes a unique toroidal transformer specifically designed for audio and video purposes by a company called Plitron Manufacturing. The Torus is the fifth isolation transformer unit that I have used and is clearly the best though many of those other transformers were used years ago. My unit was...
CRESTRON MODULE NOW AVAILABLE FOR TORUS POWER AVR / AVR2
Are you looking for the next level of power conditioning performance? The latest software from Crestron offers computer interface control, monitoring, and adjustment of the Torus Power modules AVR/AVR2 via the RS232 interface. Torus Power is pleased to announce that immediate availability of the CRESTRON module for Torus’ popular AVR and AVR2 series power conditioners. The Torus Power unit...
Torus Power included in Editor’s Choice Virtual System – CES Jan 2013
Virtual System 1: Rockport Technologies, Ayre Acoustics, Aurender, Hegel, Calyx, Torus Power, Nordost. Some of the best systems at CES are those not assembled -- they're virtual systems. In other words, combinations of components that I've created based on the hottest products at CES. Although the sound of these setups is purely speculation, the quality of components is not. This is one I think...
CES 2013 – January 8 Product Coverage
Canada’s Torus Power showed the AVR 15 Plus ($4195) power conditioner, which is designed to provide maximum current from a standard 15A wall outlet. This 77-pound unit is available with rack-mount faceplate or without, in either silver or black finishes.
The Best I’ve Heard
Reprinted from Stereo Times, November 2012 by Written by Norm Luttbeg - Today's review dear friends, is of the Torus Power RM-15 Plus power isolation transformer. It utilizes a unique toroidal transformer specifically designed for audio and video purposes by a company called Plitron Manufacturing. The Torus is the fifth isolation transformer unit that I have used and is clearly the best though...
We really loved the way it gave “super-strength” to the gear
...just want you to know that we got the Torus and used it for the show in Göteborg this weekend. It was fantastic. The show was excellent and we received many comments like "best show sound" etc.... Certainly there was a great difference between running on "hotel power" and the incredible foundation given by the Torus. We really loved the way it gave "super-strength" to the gear which sounded...
Visit Torus Power At Cedia Expo Sept 6-8, 2012
CEDIA EXPO 2012 Indianapolis Convention Center Torus Power, Booth 4638, next to Crestron September 6-8, 2012 More Information All our information in at this link, including featured products (AVR2 20, AIO, FM 25K & FM 35K)
Quo Vadis TWBAS? (The World’s Best Audio System)
An enticing prelude For me, The World’s Best Audio System 2012 began when I met Howard Gladstone, president and CEO of Plitron Manufacturing, parent company of Torus Power, who was responsible for supplying power-conditioning equipment for the megasystem. We became instant friends, exchanging pleasantries as we traveled for 20 minutes in the courtesy shuttle from ILM airport to the Holiday Inn...
… one doesn’t really hear how good the Torus is until you remove it from the system, then you easily hear what you’re missing …
The Torus arrived at Sage on a Thursday afternoon. On the following Monday one of our dealers called. They had recently installed a very good two-channel system for a customer and had a problem and wondered if we had any ideas of how to solve it. The customer lives out in the country and all kinds of nasty noise was affecting his system. The dealer had tried two other "power conditioning"...
The World’s Best Audio System Includes Torus – 2012: Commitment, Passion, Camaraderie
Reprinted from Ultra Sound Stage Plus, Written by Peter Roth - At this point, The World’s Best Audio System 2012 has been well documented. Nevertheless, having just spent three jam-packed days flying from Los Angeles to North Carolina and back for a engaging and engrossing Saturday “happening,” I’m happy to share some of my impressions. Commitment. On reflection, I remain amazed by...
The World’s Best Audio System
TWBAS 2012 – NORTH CAROLINA, USA, Written by Jeff Fritz THE SOUND This is what it’s all about. Dialed in. Warmed up. Ultra tweaked. Here’s what I heard. The first thing I noticed was the black-hole backdrop. The system sounded off when it was on . . . that is, before the music started. Some in the group surmised that the Torus Power units were lowering the noise floor of the...
The Worlds Best Audio System 2012: Why I Chose These Components
By now you know which components comprise TWBAS 2012, which means it’s time for me to tell you why I chose them. This is the potentially controversial part — the part where you learn about my decision-making process, and what differentiates these products from the pack. But before I tell you why I chose each particular product, I should tell you what criteria I baTWBAS 2012sed my choices on....
Torus Power WM100 BAL and RM 20 AVR Power Conditioners
It all starts at the wall. How many times have you heard that? It means, of course, that the sound you hear coming from your speakers will have been greatly influenced — positively or negatively — by your home’s AC power before there is even a musical signal to be reproduced. I think there’s little debate these days regarding the efficacy of clean power for high-end audio systems. But there’s...
Torus Power Introduces New Power Conditioning and Isolation Products
CEDIA US Expo 2011 - Torus Power standard features include: complete electrical isolation using toroidal transformers, noise filtration, surge suppression, and voltage reduction. Torus Power products are divided into two main categories: Torus Power’s Custom Installation Series have become a staple component for high end audio video custom integration systems. Torus Power...
Torus Power Introduces New Power Conditioning and Isolation Products
CEDIA US Expo 2011 - Torus Power standard features include: complete electrical isolation using toroidal transformers, noise filtration, surge suppression, and voltage reduction. Torus Power’s Custom Installation Series have become a staple component for high end audio video custom integration systems. Torus Power conditioners utilize toroidal isolation transformers and provide lower impedance...
TORUS RM-15 AVR POWER ISOLATION UNIT
I first heard of the Torus power conditioners from Steve, my longtime audio bud in Birmingham. always liked Bryston products, owning some over the years. What really got my attention though was when he sold his Audience aR1p and purchased a power conditioner that Bryston used from a company called Torus. The Torus Power products are engineered and manufactured by Plitron Manufacturing, in...
Best Power Line Gear 2011
These were the few power line conditioners we managed to lay our hands on in 2011. While I had tested the Torus Power RM8A AVR sometime in 2010, I didn’t felt that the improvements in sonic qualities to be tangible enough for me to up grade. However something changed in the power supply grid in my area since and the Torus made a comeback! Torus Power RM8A AVR is the best all in one power...
Torus Power WM 60 BAL AVR Power Conditioner Preview
Reprinted From Audioholics Dec 20, 2010 - Torus Power will be introducing a new product at CES, the WM 60 BAL AVR. This is a 60-amp wall mount power conditioner designed for the custom installation market, to provide complete isolation, surge protection, automatic voltage regulation (AVR), and improved audio/video performance for the entire system. The WM 60 BAL AVR provides total isolation...
Torus Power WM60 Power Conditioner
By Scott Wilkinson - As I was cruising the aisles at last week's Audio Engineering Society (AES) convention, I happened upon this huge toroidal power transformer from Plitron, which makes power products for professional and consumer A/V systems under the Torus Power brand name. (Thanks to former Stereophile writer Barry Willis, who generously offered his shoe to provide a sense of scale in this...
Testimonial RM 15
Hello James, Where do I start? I am simply overwhelmed with the amazing value the RM15 has added to my system. At first the purchase was purely power isolation based to solve problems with varying voltage conditions resulting from my local grid. However, after removing two simple power conditioners and integrating the Torus RM15 into my system, I now realize the money spent went further than...
The addition of a Torus Powerline Conditioner to my system
Hi James, Apparently my hearing isn’t the greatest because bass frequencies have always been a thick goo muddying around down there in the lower frequencies in my audio system. All that has changed with the addition of a Torus Powerline Conditioner to my system. I added a single 20A Torus unit to two 7B SST’s and one 4B ST that drive a pair of Nautilus 802’s. It has opened up a whole new world...
World Premiere Torus Power CS 15 AVR
Extremely well designed both inside and out. Review By Brett Rudolph The saying goes that a system is only as strong as its weakest link. However, while most people might consider that when planning and evaluating an audio or even audio/video system, very few of them would ponder that the power used in the system itself might actually be one of the weakest links. In a very informal poll of...
Oh No! Not Another Power Struggle? Torus Power RM8A AVR
Now if you think Big E reviewing another Torus Power product, and can bet your father’s farm that the rest of the review is gonna be good, you’re not totally right either! I can tell you straight away, that this is gonna be another bloody fantastic review! If you wanna pass reading this review, now is the time to stop, and wait for my next posting(which I promise is not going to be about Torus...
Overall, the Torus RM 20 is quite the winner.
(Tony, Winnipeg Canada):Background:Almost a year ago, I replaced a Sonic Frontier Line 1 pre, and two Power 1 amps (vertical biamp) in my main system, with a BP 26 and a 14 BSST, also from Creative Audio. I spent a fair amount of time tweaking those pieces with power cord changes, footers, cardas caps, and more recently swapping out almost all my IC's to Bryston ones, replacing more expensive,...
TORUS POWER CONDITIONERS
The Torus arrived at Sage on a Thursday afternoon. On the following Monday one of our dealers called. They had recently installed a very good two-channel system for a customer and had a problem and wondered if we had any ideas of how to solve it. The customer lives out in the country and all kinds of nasty noise was affecting his system. The dealer had tried two other "power...
The biggest improvement that I noticed is how much purer the upper mid’s and highs are.
“I started a thread on the Audio Circle Bryston board recently regarding my experiences with an unbalanced Torus RM10 and an balanced equi=tech 1.5 Q model. I liked what I heard from the Torus more than the equi=tech but I wanted to go with balanced power so I could tap in to common mode rejection (CMR). I certainly heard more transparency with the equi=tech and I attributed that to balanced...
Torus Power RM 20
March 2009 - Torus Power's Power Isolation Units (PIUs) combine surge suppression with massive toroidal transformers to provide AC power conditioning and protection from voltage surges. The RM20 uses a single 2400VA toroidal transformer to supply 120V and 20 amperes to the 10 AC outlets on its rear panel. It has a 20A circuit breaker for its On/Off switch and uses a 14AWG detachable AC cord...
Torus Power RM 15 Power Conditioner
by Doug Blackburn Review Summary - Two of the other three product lines are more specialized isolation products requiring 240VAC two-phase power. Many newer homes have 100-amp electrical panels, while 200-amp panels (or greater) are found in larger homes with more luxury equipment (outdoor lighting systems, swimming pools, large air conditioning units and electric furnaces), so Torus Power's...
Audio Adviser – Torus RM-15
Clean Power for Custom AV Systems Benefiting custom-installed AV systems, the 10-outlet Torus RM 15 Custom-Series Balanced Power Isolation Unit (PIU) power conditioner offers 240 V balanced input and 120 V output with high power capability, total isolation, surge suppression, and noise reduction.* Balanced 240 V input is provided from two x 120 V phases and supplies highest power...
TORUS POWER RM20 POWER-ISOLATION UNIT
TORUS POWER RM20 AUDIO/VIDEO POWER-ISOLATION UNIT By Larry Greenhill • Published: Jan 3, 2008 - When I arranged to review the Bryston 28B-SST monoblock power amplifier, I wanted to be certain that the 1kW amplifier wouldn't be starved for current. Bryston advised me that Plitron, who manufacture the 28B-SST's toroidal transformer, also make Power Isolation Units (PIUs), under the brand name...
Power Transformer Attenuates Harmonics
A novel line-frequency transformer design shapes the transformer’s leakage inductance, internal capacitance and resistance to create a low-pass filter that suppresses noise generated by non-linear loads and RF interference. Reprinted from Power Electronics Magazine, October 2004