Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
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IT-REFERENCE 15i OWNER’S MANUAL
Connection
AC Cable Routing
Once the IT-Reference 15i is placed, its AC cord’s female end must be plugged into the male IEC connector located on the lower
left hand side of the rear panel (when facing the rear panel). Next the male Edison plug must be connected to an appropriate
socket (see current rating recommendation above).
Connecting Components to the Symmetrical Power Banks
The IT-Reference 15i’s two “Discrete Symmetrically Power Outlets” should be employed for critical video components such as
DVD players, projectors, plasma, or LCD video screens. When employing the IT-Reference 15i for a 2-channel audio system, a pre-
amplier and/or SACD player would be ideally suited for these outlets.
Connecting Components to the Linear Filtering Power Banks
The IT-Reference 15i’s four rear panel and one front panel “Linear Filtering Power Outlets” should be employed for any
component not connected to the two “Discrete Symmetrically Power Outlets,” with the exception of receivers with power
amplication, power ampliers and powered sub-woofers. These outlets, though neither isolated or symmetrical, still posses
extraordinary ltering to maximize system performance through vast AC noise reduction.
Connecting Components to the High Current Power Amplier Banks
All power ampliers, powered receivers and powered sub-woofers should be connected to these four outlets.
Many audiophile and premium home theater systems will have combined continuous current demands below 15 amps. It is
rare, in fact, for large power ampliers to draw more than 4 amps continuously. For superior performance, it is vital that an AC
lter possess extraordinarily low impedance, and have the capability to pass peak current demands far in excess of the RMS
(continuous) current rating.
The IT-Reference 15i was designed to more than meet this demand. Additionally, our Power Technology circuitry eectively
creates a current reserve in excess of 55 amps pk. up-charge that is cleaner and more ecient than a dedicated line from your
local power station. This feature eliminates any concern towards the current compression that can result from typical power
conditioners, and the current on demand benets any power ampliers performance dramatically.
Note about Power Factor Technology and Current Consumption
When Power Factor Technology is employed with even the most sophisticated circuit breakers, it eectively adds to the
perceived current load. Though the IT-Reference 15i was designed for steady 15 amp operation, and peak current demands
many times that, the maximum total continuous current draw may be limited to a range between 1300 - 1700 Watts per IT-
Reference 15i employed.
The RMS current available before the circuit breaker trips varies due to what is referred to as a vector load. Simply put, the type
of power supplies or electronic circuits connected to the IT-Reference 15i will have an eect on its circuit breakers perceived
current load, and therefore, when it will trip. Though the benets of Power Factor Technology far outweigh the small reduction
in continuous current draw, this must be accounted for when constructing a large system with high current demands.
The total continuous current draw of most electronic components is typically listed in Watts by their AC input cord or AC
connector. Watt ratings are simply added to determine the total system RMS current draw. It should also be noted that the
IT-Reference 15i’s Power Factor Technology circuitry has no actual eect on the power drawn from your utilities’ power meter.
The IT-Reference 15i draws a mere 8.5 Watts independent of other components, so it may be left on at all times.