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The BPT Ultra Isolator Series products all share the following features:

  • Custom low-noise, low temperature-rise, tight load regulation, high-isolation type toroidal  transformers from Plitron Manufacturing
  • Perfectly balanced** for maximum CMR [Common Mode Rejection]
  • Four stages of EMI/RFI filtration to ensure ultra-low background noise
  • Copper foil laminate between primary and secondary windings to reduce capacitive coupling and provide additional filtering--the BP-10.5 also has copper foil laminate between each of the five pairs of secondary windings
  • On/Off Carling magnetic circuit breaker switch to protect from current overload
  • Separate EMI/RFI filtering of incoming standard/unbalanced AC and outgoing/balanced AC
  • Multiple layers of grain oriented steel laminated around the transformer circumference to attenuate stray magnetic fields
  • Hubbell 5362 premium, top-of-the-line duplex outlet, 20-amp rated all brass outlets (even the grounding strap is brass)
  • 3-layer chassis dampening
  • Heavily damped black powder-coat 1/8"aluminum chassis to reduce unwanted mechanical vibrations that blur imaging and clarity (Stainless steel chassis no longer available).
  • Surge/spike protection, current overload protection and GFCI [ground-fault circuit interruption] protection
  • Separate noise filters on each duplex outlet to reduce component interaction
  • Available in black chassis only. Optional 1/4" machined aluminum faceplate is available in clear-coated
    silver or black powder-coating..
  • Polypropylene 250 VAC X-rated [UL listed for across-the-AC-line applications] audiophile-grade filter capacitors for exceptional clarity
  • Models BP-1, BP-2, BP-2.5 and BP-3.5 employ LoNo* [ultra low-noise patented technology] transformers which are arguably the finest power transformers available today
  • Grounding post for equipment that benefits from a direct ground [turntable/phono]

* LoNo and NBT are trademarks of Plitron Manufacturing Inc.  

**BPT transformer secondary windings are not bifilar wound They are wound individually and hand calibrated to be perfectly balanced in order to achieve maximum common mode rejection

The BPT Ultra Isolator Lineup:

 

The model BP-10.5 Ultra features a 10 amp continuous rated LoNo* transformer for high-end systems with moderate current delivery needs or large front-end systems. 10 AC outlets (5 duplex outlets) are provided with a 15A style IEC inlet. Unique to the BP-10.5 are the five isolated pairs of balanced outputs (not only are the output pairs perfectly balanced, they are also perfectly matched to one another for the exact same voltage output--important if your using mono block amps). Each output is wired to its own ground fault protected duplex outlet and are completely isolated circuits---independent of each other for maximum component power line separation. Includes our C-10 power cord--upgrades available...(more info)...(review)

 

The Model BP-3.5 Signature PLUS [left] is our top-of-the line unit with unequaled performance. Designed from the start for the absolutely finest audio/video systems available. 10 outlets are provided, along with our L-10 power cord. (more info).

       

       

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

The Model BP-2.5 Ultra features one massive 20-amp (continuous rating) LoNo* transformer and was designed for larger audio/video systems with high current demands. Includes 10 Hubbell premium outlets and our C-10 power cord.

The Model BP-2 Ultra sports one large 15-amp (continuous rating) LoNo* transformer--suitable for most audio/video systems. Includes 10 Hubbell premium outlets and our C-10 power cord.

The Model BP-1 Ultra uses one 7.5-amp (continuous rating) LoNo* transformer--suitable for smaller audio systems, audio front end components or a dedicated video installation. Includes 10 Hubbell premium outlets and our C-10 power cord.

 

CPC---Clean Power Center:

The Model CPC Clean Power Center [left] is a power extension base to add multiple outlets for expanding A/V systems. This is no ordinary power strip but sports the same heavy construction and quality featured in our Ultra Power Isolators, minus the balanced isolation transformer (a 300VA, 2.5A balanced isolation transformer can be added). Think 15 lbs. power strip [compare that to the competition] with 10 high current premium Hubbell outlets, 12 gauge finely stranded Oxygen Free Copper wiring, removable audiophile grade power cord, spike/surge protection, on/off magnetic breaker switch, heavy case damping, high-quality filter network on each duplex for complete component isolation and silver solder throughout. The CPC is available as a 15-amp version with 15-amp IEC or 20-amp unit with 20-amp IEC and includes our C-10 power cord. Most of the upgrades available for our Ultra Isolators can be added to the CPC. Please refer to the Upgrade page for details.

 

 

CPC Signature PLUS

CPC Signature PLUS—a top-of-the-line upgrade of our CPC with 10 of the finest audiophile quality Oyaide outlets , hard wired with our custom 12 gauge OFC Litz wire or high purity 4N solid silver wire). This unit is for high-end audio purists that want SOTA parallel surge protection and line filtering in a no compromise, direct wired, high current design with no transformers or inductors in series with the power path. Unit includes all of our best upgrades: premium Furutech FI-10R 15A IEC inlet, magnetic circuit breaker current overload protection, machined aluminum faceplate, set(4) stainless steel Iso-Cones, ERS cloth covering the inside of the chassis and our best L-10 power cord.

(PPC shown in 20A version with EP-2000 upgrade)

PPC---Pure Power Center:

The model PPC Pure Power Center is a 6 outlet power extension strip designed to mate sonically with our Balanced Power Isolators. It can also be used as an extremely high quality stand-alone extension strip for non-BPT owners. This units offers the same unmatched performance level of our other units at an affordable price and will easily surpass the performance of comparable models from all other audio manufacturers. The secret lies in our no compromise pure copper chassis that creates an impenetrable RF barrier. No chokes, filters, surge suppression, switches or lights are added for an absolutely pure high current connection. The very finest IEC inlet is used along with premium outlet receptacles. The outlets are star wired finely stranded 12 AWG Oxygen Free Copper wire— with hand silver soldered connections, of course. No power cord is included with this model. Upgrade options are available. ( More info )

The BPT Power Cord Lineup:

Designed to work in concert with our balanced power isolators, BPT power cords are hand-assembled in a proprietary configuration using the finest parts available. Our cords improve the sound of any component by producing lower background noise, tighter bass, greater dynamics and finer detail resolution. They look great and custom lengths are available. Power cords may be ordered with 15 or 20-amp IEC and 15 or 20-amp AC plugs.

Clarity

The Model C-10 is our 10 AWG high current design that uses finely stranded Oxygen Free Copper wire (overall 6 AWG equivalent for the cord). The AC & IEC plugs are Furutech FI-11-- chosen for mechanical integrity and superior sonics. This cord can be characterized as dynamic, detailed and above all, musical.

The model L-10 is a 10 AWG high-current design using ultra-fine gauge Oxygen Free Copper Litz wire--where each individual hair-thin strand of high-purity copper is coated with a 5000V-rated dielectric film. This design eliminates strand interaction and provides an operative frequency extension beyond 200KHz. The hot-neutral-ground legs each have equivalent 10-gauge bundles with an overall 6 AWG equivalent for the cord proper and is very flexible. Available with IEC/AC plug terminations by Oyaide. The sound is characterized by lightning-fast transient response, neutral tonal balance and unhindered frequency extension in both directions, offering supreme low-level retrieval and superior midrange/upper bass definition. In fact, the L-10 is more neutral and has better transient response than most manufacturers speaker cables or interconnects. Comparable cords cost more than $1,000. <6Moons.com review>

L-10

The BPT Speaker Cable Lineup:

Our speaker cables use finely stranded OFC copper (Oxygen Free Copper) in a low inductance, low noise design. All models are high current 7.5 AWG, available with gold plated spades or banana plugs and are suitable for driving any speaker system.

 

The model SC-7.5 is our 7.5 gauge Oxygen Free Copper speaker cable-- low noise, dynamic, high resolution speaker cable. Tonally balanced for excellent mid range body, clean high frequencies and full bass impact. Compares with any cables under $500.

The model SC-7.5L (Litz) is our 7.5 gauge Oxygen Free Copper Litz speaker cable--low noise, dynamic, high resolution speaker cable. Neutral tonal balanced with pinpoint imaging, tight bass  and extended high frequencies. If you cherish transparency, speed, focus and resolution--you will love these cables (planar, electrostatic and high efficiency speakers users will adore them). Low amount of dielectric jacketing is used (compared to other cables designs) for superior neutrality and lack of coloration. Compares with any cable under $2000.

The model SC-7.5LN (Naked) is our 7.5 gauge Oxygen Free Copper Litz speaker cables in a special ultra low dielectric design. No conventional dielectric polymer jacketing is used--simply an open weave expandable sleeve made of Teflon for the least surface contact with conductors possible.  It has the same wonderful sonic qualities as our SC-7.5L but with improvements in overall neutrality, musicality and sonic realism. This is as close to a "straight wire with no sonic coloration" as you can get. Our finest speaker cable and reference. Available with gold or silver plated spades--your choice. Compares with any cable (period).

 

The BPT Interconnect Lineup:

Our IC-SL is born of frustration with most interconnects available. Sure there are some great sounding interconnects that are designed correctly in the $2000 and up category but hardly any under $500. Most interconnects in this category suffer from poor transient response, soft dynamics and compromised quality of parts. Enter the IC-SL---we start at the ends with the finest WBT Nextgen Signature pure silver, platinum plated RCAs, which are the fastest, most neutral, finest sounding RCAs available. Next is the wire, which we have custom made to our specifications since there was nothing available that met our criteria for resolution and speed. This is a high purity silver Litz wire design using multiple 40 gauge (3.1 mils or .0031 inch diameter) strands for the conductor and wrapped in a pure cotton dielectric, then helically wound around a pure cotton core--yielding outstanding transient response. The sound is tonally neutral with extended bass and high frequencies. The midrange is simply there---pure, tactile, dynamic, real. A shielded version is available and unique in that the shield (and the RF noise trapped by the shield) are not attached to the signal ground--like all other designs. Balanced XLR  version available. Hearing is believing.  (More Info)

                                           

Cable Stilts                                               IC-SL                                                      Iso-Base

Iso-Base

Iso-BaseBPT has gone back to the drawing board to improve the performance of their existing isolation platform and come out with an entirely new design with much improved performance. Our earlier designs and most platform manufacturers designs rely on multiple layers of compliant material for isolation. We tried them all and found that while they do improve the low level detail and noise floor, it was always at the loss of speed and transient response. Our job was to find a way to make the improvements without the compromise. Our new Iso-Base uses hardened 316 stainless steel cones to instantly transfer energy to its center platform where it is dissipated on a dampened sheet of hardened 316 stainless steel. Note the use of the same hardened materials for maximum energy transfer. You will hear an increase in overall low level detail, much improved pitch definition in the bass and greatly improved high frequency transients. Iso-Base is a 13" triangle about 2" in height.

 

CABLE STILTS

Cable Stilts—Our new isolators for speaker cables, power cords and interconnects. Cables that lie on a carpet are subject to increased capacitance from the carpeting acting as an additional dielectric, static electricity that is stored in the carpeting and vibration from the solid floor. Cables that lie on hardwood or tile are subject to heavy floor vibration. Cable Stilts solve the problem by lifting the cables off of the flooring and suspending them on an elastomer for increased vibration isolation. You will hear an increase in detail, lowered noise floor and less smearing in the high frequencies providing a more relaxed natural sound.

 

ALESIS MASTERLINK ML-9600 MODIFICATIONS

Signature Mod (digital section) includes: Replace power supply capacitors in the localized power supply feeding the digital section with extremely low ESR Nichicon capacitors for reduced noise and super low impedance even at high frequencies. Add our 20,000uF  Cap-Pak to the digital power supply creating a low impedance, extremely stiff power pathway. Add  polystyrene bypass capacitors to the power supply for improved high frequency performance. Replace the 40 pin ribbon connection cables between the hard drive to digital board and from the CDRW drive to the digital board with our custom high speed silver/copper/Teflon 80 wire ribbon cables. Dampen and shield chassis,  CDRW drive and hard drive with copper foil to reduce RF noise contamination and 3 layer damping material to reduce mechanical noise. Create an extremely low impedance ground pathway to shunt high frequency noise using our custom 12 gauge high purity copper Litz wire for all power supplies. Dampen and shield digital clocks and critical digital ICs for improved performance. Replace digital IN and OUT  RCA jacks on rear panel with the finest WBT Nextgen Signature silver and platinum RCA jacks for greatly improved detail resolution, smoothness and high frequency performance. Replace the digital output pulse transformers (2) with the absolute finest available from Scientific Conversion Inc. ---$500

Signature PLUS Mod (digital and analog sections) includes all the modifications listed above plus: Replace capacitors in the localized power supply for the analog section (includes headphone power supply) with extremely low ESR Nichicon capacitors and  non-polar BlackGates. Add our custom 20,000uF Cap-Pak (with polystyrene bypass caps) to the analog positive and negative DC power rails creating a lower noise, stiffer power supply. Replace all polarized electrolytic caps in the signal path with the superbly musical  BlackGate non-polar NX caps. Replace generic op-amps (8 total) with superb quality, low noise, high speed Burr-Brown ICs. Replace IN and OUT RCA jacks,  L & R ( 4 total) on rear panel with the best WBT Nextgen Signature silver and platinum jacks. Add our custom stainless steel Iso-Cones (with cup protectors) to reduce vibration interference that blurs the sound.---$1000

At the customers request, we can purchase a new ML-9600 for modification. Current "street" price is around $799.

We highly recommend using our L-10 power cord (see above) with your modified Masterlink for best performance. Using a high quality isolation platform will also improve performance. Our modification work has a warrantee for 1 year from date of purchase (parts and labor) to the original owner/purchaser.