by KMB Communications | May 3, 2017 | Torus Power
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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, Atrium 4.2, room F228, at the Munich High-End Show. The event will take place at the MOC in Munich, Germany, from May 18 – 21, 2017, and will represent the utmost in luxury audio and video quality, setting the tone in Europe for the year’s best in pro audio and custom electronics technology trends.
ReQuest Audio of Switzerland will highlight the Torus Power AVR16 CE and the award-winning TOT AVR in its demo room. These toroidal isolation power transformers will bring out the highest sound quality possible from ReQuest’s line of high-end, luxury audio products by delivering clean power with none of the noise, power surges, or spikes so often associated with trade show power. Torus Power toroidal isolation transformers lower the noise floor, allowing the true audio image to shine through with greater dynamics and cleaner, enhanced bass in any system.
Why Automatic Voltage Regulation Is Important
Like all Torus Power products, the AVR series provides true isolation and protects all connected equipment from the risk of power line surges using multiple input taps and the isolation transformer to output a consistent 230V. Torus Power transformers with AVR technology, additionally, regulating the input voltage over a wide range of adverse line conditions ranging from 170 – 270V to output 230V +/- 10V, making the AVR series perfect for applications where high-end AV equipment is connected to a variable grid, or in situation where power conditions may be unstable or power coming into the system may be dirty.
Power Protection for Most Audiophile and Private Cinema Applications
The Torus Power AVR16 CE delivers power to nine power outlets to accommodate high-performance systems. The unit is IP addressable with a built-in web browser interface, permitting remote monitoring and control through a number of popular systems.
The award-winning TOT AVR combines the small footprint and lower price point of the popular TOT Max and TOT Mini, with the added benefit of automatic voltage regulation to provide superior protection against power surges, spikes, and brownouts.
Both of these units are well-suited to showcase the capabilities of high-end audio components in an audiophile’s listening room, a home theater, or in a trade show demo.
“We are pleased to partner with ReQuest Audio to help showcase their high-quality audio solutions at the Munich High-End Show,” says Torus Power President and CEO Kevin Main. “Whether in use in home theaters, listening rooms, on yachts, or in other luxury applications, our line of toroidal isolation power transformers brings out the best in high-end entertainment systems.”
To learn more about the performance enhancements and system protection provided by Torus Power, visit www.toruspower.com and follow @TorusPower on Twitter and Facebook.
For media tours, interviews, or editorial review samples, contact Katye (McGregor) Bennett of KMB Communications, Inc., by emailing [email protected], calling +1 (425) 328-8640, or by direct message to @KMB_Comm.
About Torus Power
Toroidal isolation transformers by Torus Power are the world’s finest clean power source for audio, video, and control systems. Dramatically increasing performance levels of connected AV components from video displays to amplifiers and powered speakers, Torus Power products utilize Plitron Manufacturing’s patented NBT technologies and medical-grade toroidal isolation transformers to eliminate virtually all power-line noise artifacts and protect equipment from potentially damaging AC power line events, while increasing system reliability and extending product life. Torus Power products deliver higher levels of instantaneous current which ensures that dynamic components and high performance systems are never compromised, nor starved for power.
Built to rigorous specifications under Plitron Manufacturing’s ISO 9001 quality control system in Toronto, Canada, Torus Power’s toroidal isolation transformers—the heart of the Torus Power product line—utilize similar technologies as those found in leading AV amplifiers as well as in industrial, medical, broadcast, telecommunications, IT, power conditioning, and energy management applications. For additional information visit www.toruspower.com and follow Torus Power on Twitter and Facebook.
All products, product names, trademarks and registrations mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners, all rights reserved.
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by KMB Communications | May 3, 2017 | Torus Power
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Torus Power WM AVR Isolation Transformer Chosen by MSB Technology to Provide Clean Power and Improve Sound Quality in New European Show Home
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 Technology, a Santa Cruz, California based manufacturer of high-end reference audio products.
The new MSB Technology demo facility is housed in an elegant classical home in Antwerp, Belgium, and was created to help showcase MSB Technology’s high-end audio components to the European market. A Torus Power wall mount isolation transformer, the WM 30 AVR TVSS, was hand-selected, specified, and installed by Frank Vermeylen, European Sales Manager for MSB Technology.
The WM 30 AVR TVSS, a custom-designed unit that operates between 170-270V input and provides a stable output at 230V +/-10V to deliver clean power automatic voltage regulation. Torus Power combines Transient Voltage Surge Suppression and Series Mode Surge Suppression technology to manage power surges up to 80,000 amps in as little as 5 nanoseconds and offers additional noise filtration of EMI and RFI to deliver the quietest noise floor possible. In addition to providing the lowest possible noise floor and protecting the equipment, the Torus Power Isolation transformer delivers instantaneous current capability to allow the system to perform to its maximum potential.
Experience with Torus Power Performance Enhancements
No stranger to the enhanced performance Torus Power toroidal isolation transformers add to any system, Vermeylen was, previously, the owner of a Torus Power AVR16 for his own audio video systems. “All my expectations regarding the performance of the Torus Power Wall Mount unit have been more than met,” says Vermeylen. “Just like my previous AVR16, the sense of space and the absolute quietness of the systems connected to the Torus Power unit is very impressive.”
By using the Torus Power WM 30 AVR TVSS wall mount power transformer for the MSB Technology campus, MSB gains optimum power, performance, and peace of mind from knowing their systems are protected from power surges, spikes, and brownouts around the clock.
To learn more about the performance enhancements and system protection provided by Torus Power, visit www.toruspower.com and follow @TorusPower on Twitter and Facebook.
For media tours, interviews, or editorial review samples, contact Katye (McGregor) Bennett of KMB Communications, Inc., by emailing [email protected], calling +1 (425) 328-8640, or by direct message to @KMB_Comm.
About MSB Technology
MSB Technology, based in Santa Cruz, California, is an employee-owned company by the people who work, design, manufacture, and sell high-end reference audio components, including DACs, amplifiers, and accessories. Built from the ground up by a close-knit group of friends and family with a true passion for audio and engineering, MSB Technology designs its products with tight integration between electrical, mechanical, and customer needs to provide the very best product on the market. To learn more, visit www.msbtechnology.com.
About Torus Power
Toroidal isolation power transformers by Torus Power are the world’s finest clean power source for audio, video, and control systems. Dramatically increasing performance levels of connected AV components from video displays to amplifiers and powered speakers, Torus Power products utilize Plitron Manufacturing’s patented NBT technologies and medical-grade toroidal isolation transformers to eliminate virtually all power-line noise artifacts and protect equipment from potentially damaging AC power line events, while increasing system reliability and extending product life. Torus Power products deliver higher levels of instantaneous current which ensures that dynamic components and high-performance systems are never compromised, nor starved for power.
Built to rigorous specifications under Plitron Manufacturing’s ISO 9001 quality control system in Toronto, Canada, Torus Power’s toroidal transformers—the heart of the Torus Power product line—utilize similar technologies as those found in leading AV amplifiers as well as in industrial, medical, broadcast, telecommunications, IT, power conditioning, and energy management applications. For additional information visit www.toruspower.com and follow Torus Power on Twitter and Facebook.
All products, product names, trademarks and registrations mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners, all rights reserved.
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Katye (McGregor) Bennett | KMB Communications, Inc. | (425) 328-8640
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by KMB Communications | Jan 30, 2017 | Torus Power
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Torus Power Demonstrates the Importance of Automatic Voltage Regulation Technology in AVR2 Series Toroidal Isolation Transformers at ISE 2017
Across the world, Torus Power’s toroidal isolation transformers create significant performance improvements in today’s best audiovisual systems
Toronto, ON, Canada and Amsterdam, Netherlands —January 2017 – Torus Power, maker of uncompromising, clean, isolation transformer-based power components, announced it will showcase its Automatic Voltage Regulation 2 series models, the AVR2 8 CE and AVR2 16 CE, for international audiences at ISE 2017.
Torus Power’s toroidal isolation transformers are used in high-performance residential, commercial, and professional applications to power, protect, and significantly improve the quality and performance of electronic systems installations large and small. The transformers, unlike any other offering in the power category, provide superior isolation, voltage regulation at the source, and outstanding protection against power dips, sags, and surges, in any circumstance. Integrators touring ISE should take time to view the Torus Power products on display in the AV EMEA stand, #5-R125.
Clean Power Provides Crystal Clear, High Quality Sound and Video
High-end audio visual and control system equipment connected to Torus Power isolation transformers receive a consistent supply of isolated, clean, stable power, which reduces hum and buzz to help produce crystal clear sound and video. In addition, delicate components are protected from power fluctuations which can harm the equipment.
Completely customizable, Torus Power products are available across the world, including North America, continental Europe, the U.K., Asia, and Australia. The lineup meets both IEC and Neutrik standards, and shelf, rack, and wall mount configurations are available throughout the line for added versatility. Most models can be custom specified to perfectly suit nearly any application.
The AVR2: Top Choice for Large, High-End Applications
Built around Plitron’s proprietary toroidal isolation technology, the AVR2 Series is a top choice of international audiences seeking the best in clean, instantaneous power and a host of other features, including Automatic Voltage Regulation, Series Mode Surge suppression, and Ethernet connectivity. Designed for large-scale custom installations such as professional studios, critical listening environments, healthcare facilities, commercial theaters, luxury private cinemas, and other high performance applications, the AVR2 units power and protect equipment in the most demanding environments.
Like other Torus Power transformers, the AVR2 CE models, available in 8 or 16 outlet configurations, isolate electrical currents from the main grid to power and protect electronic components for superior performance. Series Mode Surge suppression works by safely and effectively suppressing power surges without raising ground voltage, to deliver clean, consistent power for better audio and video signals. Innovative Automatic Voltage Regulation technology provides stable voltage to keep international units running within +/-10V of the optimal range, from 220V up to 240V, regardless of electric grid conditions.
Built as the most feature-rich models in the Torus Power line up, the AVR2 8 CE and AVR2 16 CE contain all the functionality of the popular AVR series, adding enhanced Ethernet (IP) control and monitoring capabilities, as well as individually addressable outlet zones (up to 5 individual zones in 15 Amp and 20 Amp models, and up to 8 individual zones in 60 and 100 Amp models), power-up sequencing with selectable delay time between zones, and an automatic reboot feature permitting remote restart of routers and modems if the Internet connection is lost. In addition to shelf or rack mount units, the AVR2 series is available in a wall mount configuration for greater flexibility in projects with dedicated wiring. Easy for electricians or custom integrators to install, the wall mount unit is an effortless choice for power protection in larger applications.
Visit Torus Power at the ISE 2017 AV EMEA Stand
Torus Power is a Crestron Integrated Partner and a member of Savant’s Partner in Excellence Program, which enables seamless integration across platforms. Ihiji has also brought the Torus Power family of isolation transformers to its Invision remote network management software, giving integrators and installers much more control to power cycle (remote reboot) and control settings on Torus Power products.
To experience the Torus Power difference firsthand or learn more, visit the Torus Power team in the AV EMEA stand, #5-R125, during ISE 2017 at the RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands, from February 7 – 10, 2017.
For more information about Torus Power, visit www.toruspower.com and follow Torus Power on Twitter @TorusPower and Facebook.
For media tours, contact Katye (McGregor) Bennett of KMB Communications, Inc. by email [email protected], phone (425) 328-8640 (mobile), or direct message @KMB_Comm.
About Torus Power
Toroidal isolation power transformers by Torus Power are the world’s finest clean power source for audio, video, and control systems. Dramatically increasing performance levels of connected AV components from video displays to amplifiers and powered speakers, Torus Power products utilize Plitron Manufacturing’s patented NBT technologies and medical-grade toroidal isolation transformers to eliminate virtually all power-line noise artifacts and protect equipment from potentially damaging AC power line events, while increasing system reliability and extending product life. Torus Power products deliver higher levels of instantaneous current which ensures that dynamic components and high performance systems are never compromised, nor starved for power.
Built to rigorous specifications under Plitron Manufacturing’s ISO 9001 quality control system in Toronto, Canada, Torus Power’s toroidal transformers—the heart of the Torus Power product line—utilize similar technologies as those found in leading AV amplifiers as well as in industrial, medical, broadcast, telecommunications, IT, power conditioning, and energy management applications. For additional information visit www.toruspower.com and follow Torus Power on Twitter and Facebook.
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by KMB Communications | Jan 30, 2017 | Torus Power
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Torus Power Showcases TOT AVR Toroidal Isolation Power Unit at ISE 2017
Distributors, dealers, and consumers, alike, recognize benefits of these compact, affordable, feature-rich toroidal isolation transformers
Toronto, ON, Canada and Amsterdam, Netherlands —January 2017– Torus Power, maker of uncompromising, clean, isolation transformer-based power components, announced it will showcase its TOT AVR CE, part of the award-winning TOT AVR range, for international audiences at ISE 2017 in the RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands, from February 7 – 10, 2017. The TOT AVR CE, along with the AVR2 series and other quality toroidal isolation transformers will be on display in the AV EMEA stand # 5-R125.
Highly regarded by the national and international press and the winner of multiple awards, the TOT AVR boasts many of the same features found in Torus Power’s bestselling AVR line in a more compact, affordable package.
TOT AVR Brings Torus Power Quality to Budget-Friendly Designs
The TOT line was designed for smaller applications, where users want the benefits of toroidal isolation, Series Mode Surge suppression, and clean, uninterrupted power in a smaller package for home theaters, two-channel listening rooms, and small distributed sound systems.
Small in size with a compact, stylish chassis, the TOT AVR CE boasts many robust features. Like other Torus Power isolation transformers, it uses Plitron’s NBT noise-filtering technology to restore incoming power to its clean original state, delivering high-quality sound and video. Audio comes alive with a lower noise floor, better dynamics, imaging and bass, and video is notably crisper with brighter colors and darker blacks. The TOT AVR CE also provides low source impedance to connected components and devices, enabling high instantaneous current delivery that ensures dynamic components aren’t starved for power.
“Everything is crystal clear,” says one international consumer and audiophile, Radoslav Kosák of Trnava, Slovakia. “Bass is tighter and deeper, and the soundstage is wider—all without dynamic loss! Everything is one level better. I’ve never experienced such a huge improvement with a single piece of power equipment.”
Automatic Voltage Regulation Provides Clean Power for Enhanced Performance, Regardless of Electrical Grid Conditions
Building on the popularity of the TOT Max and TOT Mini toroidal isolation transformers, the TOT AVR adds Automatic Voltage Regulation to address voltage sags, power line surges, and brownouts that can damage delicate AV components and shorten equipment life. Automatic Voltage Regulation technology provides stable voltage to keep systems running in the optimal range of 230V +/- 10V on international voltages. The TOT AVR continuously monitors incoming voltage for high- or low-voltage conditions and seamlessly triggers compensating circuitry instantaneously.
The result? Clean, consistent power regardless of electrical grid conditions, delivering an audio and video performance that is free of buzzes, hisses, pops, and other noise or any reduction in visual clarity. The TOT AVR promises to power and protect delicate AV components in any conditions, while improving audio and video quality in any application.
ISE attendees and others interested in learning more about enhancing the performance of their AV systems and protecting delicate audio visual equipment from variable power line conditions can read more in the Torus Power white paper, The Fundamentals of Automatic Voltage Regulation here: http://www.toruspower.com/plain-white-papers/the-fundamentals-of-automatic-voltage-regulation/.
Visit AV EMEA stand, # 5-R125 during ISE to learn more about TOT AVR and to experience the Torus Power difference.
About Torus Power
Toroidal isolation transformers by Torus Power are the world’s finest clean power source for audio, video, and control systems. Dramatically increasing performance levels of connected AV components from video displays to amplifiers and powered speakers, Torus Power products utilize Plitron Manufacturing’s patented NBT technologies and medical-grade toroidal isolation transformers to eliminate virtually all power-line noise artifacts and protect equipment from potentially damaging AC power line events, while increasing system reliability and extending product life. Torus Power products deliver higher levels of instantaneous current which ensures that dynamic components and high performance systems are never compromised, nor starved for power.
Built to rigorous specifications under Plitron Manufacturing’s ISO 9001 quality control system in Toronto, Canada, Torus Power’s toroidal isolation transformers—the heart of the Torus Power product line—utilize similar technologies as those found in leading AV amplifiers as well as in industrial, medical, broadcast, telecommunications, IT, power conditioning, and energy management applications. For additional information visit www.toruspower.com and follow Torus Power on Twitter and Facebook.
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by KMB Communications | Sep 12, 2016 | Trade Show news
KMB Communications’ clients are some of the biggest in the AV industry, and we’re headed to CEDIA 16 this year.
With sessions and certifications, demonstrations and product releases, CEDIA helps determine the future of the home technology industry. The motto this year is “Think Big,” and KMB’s clients have certainly delivered!
Take a moment to see who’s going and what they’re about!
D-Tools – Booth #2512
Any hints on what you’ll be unveiling at the show?
We’ve actually just announced the integration with a number of third party software providers, including Slateplan, Portal by Supply Stream, TRX.io, ProjX360, Ihiji, and more. These partnerships serve as part of our ongoing mission to provide integrators with a comprehensive end-to-end solution that allows data to flow seamlessly throughout the project lifecycle – from initial client contact through the ongoing service relationship. (Find more on the CEDIA panel discussion regarding that project here.)
See more of Tim Bigoness’ D-Tools Exhibitor Spotlight here.
Datasat Digital – Booth #4454
Any hints on what you’ll be unveiling at the show?
What you’ll see is the evolution of our products, both in capability and surround formats. Being a finalist for the CEDIA Manufacturers Excellence Awards for Best New Product is an honor, and showcases the exhaustive efforts of our engineering team to stay current and capable. They’ve truly built the best product available.
Read what else Steve Evanitsky of Datasat had to say here.
Any hints on what you’ll be unveiling at the show?
We’ll have all of our newest and most popular seating models, but our showcase piece is our new Smart Chair. It features some exciting smart technology for audio- and videophiles that will enhance their movie-watching experience. This new technology can be integrated into many of our seating options and will connect to most automation systems. It allows for various customizable features including preset sitting positions and pausing of the movie when someone exits the chair, among other options.
See what else Gabi Wolper has to say about Fortress Seating here.
Ihiji – Booth #5712
Any hints on what you’ll be unveiling at the show?
We’re showcasing significant additions and enhancements to both Ihiji Invision and Ihiji ServiceManager and will be displaying a new Mobile App for Ihiji Invision, which will further simplify a technician’s already hectic life. Additionally, we’re making recurring revenue and managed services a reality for integrators with big enhancements to our award-winning Ihiji ServiceManager platform. We are also proud to showcase more than 250-plus NEW IP product integrations that we’ll detail more through the show. I’m also teaching RMR and networking courses at the show, which provides attendees the opportunity to return home from CEDIA in Dallas with the foundation for a clear path to recurring revenue within their business.
See what else Mike Maniscalco has to say here.
Any hints on what you’ll be unveiling at the show?
Many know Meridian to be a manufacturer of high performance, groundbreaking loudspeakers, but for the CEDIA audience, we want the industry to see Meridian as a highly differentiated custom installation brand with a heightened focus on the CI channel that includes new products and enhanced services. During CEDIA we will be emphasizing this commitment and will be unveiling and showcasing the following in booth #5708:
- Meridian 258 Dedicated eight-channel, rack-mountable power amplifier
- Meridian 857 Reference two-channel rack-mountable power amplifier
- Meridian 218 Single zone audio controller for Sooloos and whole-home distributed audio
- Meridian Design & Specification Service enhancements
- Meridian Sooloos enhancements
- Meridian and Barco partnership
- Meridian and Josh.AI partnership (more news via forthcoming announcements)
All of Meridian’s new product introductions at CEDIA will be…
To read more of Rayner Sheridan’s comments, go here.
Any hints on what you’ll be unveiling at the show?
We’re the industry’s first and only turnkey RMR generation platform and started only this year. We’ve been excitedly collecting some amazing data that will surprise a lot of folks. When CEDIA attendees discover what a well-trained service team can do to improve their clients’ technology experience and increase profits for their integration firm, they may be even more eager to begin implementing service contracts as a standard offering.
To see what else Joseph Kolchinsky has to say, go here.
Any hints on what you’ll be unveiling at the show?
This year at CEDIA 2016 Stewart Filmscreen will have a BIG reveal at the show that will revolutionize the screen category and the way we enjoy movies, music, and more. Our social media marketing campaign introduces new hints each week, using video and catchy copy to introduce a new projector screen technology that only Stewart Filmscreen could pull off. The hints are subtle but reveal something BIG, driven by an unwavering passion and pursuit of perfection to deliver a future-proof 16K+ resolution product. Check out our YouTube channel. We’re having a lot of fun and we’re bringing that energy to CEDIA. Come see what’s new and different – I think you’ll be impressed!
To read more from Vijita U.G., go here.
Any hints on what you’ll be unveiling at the show?
We have a couple of surprises in the works, but rest assured that will be showing many of our larger/custom solutions at CEDIA Expo this year. We are the specialists in delivering solutions for 20 amp and larger installations and we will be showing several models that are designed for larger custom installations such as our Wall Mount AVR panel, and our All-In-One panel that was initially designed for recording studios by Arthur Kelm. Kelm is both VP/General Manager/Chief Engineer for Capitol Studios (part of the Capitol Music Group) and also CEO of Ground One AV Inc., a consulting firm that addresses the specific power and grounding requirements of professional recording facilities and high end home installations. His list of clients reads like a who’s who of the entertainment industry. He has been Director of Engineering for Record One, The Complex, Record Plant Studios, Skywalker Sound and consultant for Walt Disney Imagineering. He brings his vast and varied experience, technical knowledge, and impeccable reputation to the marketplace. He now focuses his energies full time on problem solving and creating solutions. The Torus Power All-In-One panel offers an incredible power solution for custom theaters that is very unique — it includes a complete breaker panel so that you can run a theater and multiple TVs or other components in different locations all off of one unit. It really simplifies the larger projects.
See what else Kevin Main has to say here.
Stop by these KMB clients’ booths during CEDIA to get more information on their exciting products. See you there!
