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Cinepro PowerPro 30 and Power Supply 30 Voltage Regulator and Power Conditioner

Estimated price for orientation: 999 $

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Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition  


Extremely Rare 30 amp audiophile voltage regulator (Power Supply 30)  and balanced power conditioner (PowerPro 30) . Origionally developed with Furman (IT1230) but with higher end components for audio purposes. Two separate pieces originally sold separately for $2,500 and $2,000 respectively ($4,500 total!). Rave reviews  in Stereophile for the 20 amp model.  (search for Cinepro PowerPro 20)
Has been installed in my rack and worked without fault. Some minor scratches to the top of both pieces from rack mounting. Front face looks great. I am including the umbilical cord to connect the two and a +/- 10 foot power cable terminated with standard NEMA 5-15-P ( 3 prong ) connector.Shipping is expensive due to the weight and 3 packages. $250 was the lowest cost for transcontinental shipping. I will refund any actual shipping cost from the $200 I have listed if the actual cost is lower. eBay can not calculate for 3 packages. Will ship in 3 separate boxes. One for each component and one for the cables. These are very heavy, 85lbs (PowerPro 30) and about 50lbs (PowerSupply 30). I have the original boxes and protection inserts to keep the units safe during shipping. Local pickup in Los Angeles will be considered.Flat shipping cost to lower 48. Please contact for Alaska or Hawaii estimate.Here are some remarks from the original Cinepro website...PowerPRO 30Our newest and largest AC line balancer the PowerPRO 30, can deliver up to 3600 watts of clean, balanced, protected AC power for your entire system. FEATURES • Provides clean, balanced AC power (60-0-60) Volts to all equipment for ultra-low noise.  Same technology as used in the National Bureau of Standards, NASA,  and other critical Electronic Calibration Labs across the US. • Virtually eliminates AC hum and hum-related background noises. • Typical improvement: 15 - 20 dB! • Extreme voltage shutdown protects system against dangerously high or low voltages. • Three stage Advanced Line conditioning. Filters incoming RF radiation and noise by up to 95 dB. • Full protection against line spikes - up to 7,500 amps (lightning protection). • Accurate front-panel LED voltmeter monitors incoming line voltage - warns of very low or very high voltage conditions. • Input socket  L14-30 twist lock connector.  Several optional power cords give maximum versatility in large system installations. • Eight rear panel 20 amp audio spec outlets and one L14-30 twist lock outlet for high current power amplifiers. All outlets are superior "audio spec" quality and are fully RF filtered and GFI protected. • Four of the eight rear outlets  further isolate the noise created in digital components (CD, DVD, and LD players) from reaching sensitive preamplifier circuits through power cords.. • Triple layer shielded, and sonically selected ultra-high current main transformer including a Faraday Shield for reduced noise emissions. • Rack mountable 19" face panel with handles. • Warranty: 3 year parts and labor. • 100% duty cycle-may be left on 24 hours a day. • Weight: 85 lbs.If you have a high-end audio or home theater system, YOU MUST READ THIS! 
The PowerPRO 30 can virtually eliminate all audible hum and noise in your system. Hum, even if it is not particularly noticeable, creates an ambient noise floor, below which fine details and delicate harmonics are hidden. This removes the subtleties of reproduced music that help make it sound real. In video systems hum creates subtle noise bars that march up the screen, almost invisibly, nevertheless detracting from a clear picture. Also, harmonics of hum (120 Hz, 180 Hz, 360 Hz, etc.) are ever present in your audio or video signal.  By eliminating this low level noise, video pictures enjoy greater dynamic range with brighter, cleaner colors and greater detail. The overall noise floor of your system will be reduced by an average of 15 dB -- that's about 30 times less hum and noise than you currently have! THE RESULT?  Greater inner detail and far more depth in the musical image. Music will emanate from a velvety black, silent background. No high-end audio system should be without it. Period.How does it work? 

The AC distribution standards currently in use are the result of practices established over a century ago, when electric power was limited to lighting and motors - long before EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) sensitive instruments existed. The emphasis then was on convenience (from the power utilities standpoint) and safety, but not noise considerations. The standard was, and still is, a three-wire distribution scheme - a ground, a neutral (tied to ground) and a hot wire (120 Volts AC). 

This unbalanced system creates two problems. First, the current flowing through the hot wire induces hum in any nearby wires or metal cabinets through EMI (electro magnetic induction). Second, because the impedance of chassis and cable shielding to ground is greater than absolute zero, ground current flowing from power supply capacitors and from EMI pick-up causes a voltage drop at 60 Hz (and its harmonics) which are added to all audio (and video) signals. 

The CINEPRO PowerPRO 30 overcomes these AC power deficiencies via the employment of a huge center-tapped toroidal isolation transformer. Its output has current carrying wires that are no longer "hot" (120 V) and "neutral" (0 V), but two 60 Volt lines of opposite phase, plus and minus 60 volts, whose difference is 120 Volts.  

This balanced type of AC power, even when run around the room, does not induce hum into nearby audio wiring because the two conductors induce equal and opposite emissions that cancel each other out. Similarly, ground currents are all but eliminated by the same common-mode cancellation effect. The current entering into a component has two identical 60 Volt lines out of phase with each other, again canceling the tendency for the internal power transformer to radiate hum. The result is almost complete elimination of AC hum and noise in every component connected to it. 

All of a sudden, an extra "layer" of sonic clarity is revealed due to the dramatically reduced noise floor. Video monitors and projectors also benefit from balanced AC power. Cleaner, more vivid pictures are the result.

Balanced power is a technology whose time has finally come and is now recognized by the National Electrical Code (Article 530) for technical power applications.INCREASED BASS IMPACT AND CLARITYThe PowerPRO 30 is specifically designed for high-end audio and home theater systems.  It has a very low impedance power transformer, perfectly suited for use with large multi-channel separates as well as multiple subwoofers. Due to an effect called "inductive storage", this special transformer (chosen after exhaustive listening tests) gives the additional audible benefit of being a near-zero-source impedance for short term transients such as a bass kick drum or the occasional on-screen gun blast or car crash.  The systems power amplifiers will reproduce these and other dynamic phenomena with new levels of impact and low frequency tightness. The PowerPRO 30 is without equal in its ability to reduce noise to inaudible limits and, at the same time, increase dynamic contrasts and deep bass clarity in any high-end system.  US Retail Price $2,499The PowerSupply 30 is an ultra-high current voltage regulator for use in the finest high-end audio and video systems.FEATURESFull 30 amp ultra-heavy-duty voltage regulation: Your home electronic equipment was designed to operate properly at 120 volts. Unfortunately, the utility company seldom delivers that exact voltage to your home. The result?  Some days your system sounds excellent and on other days, nothing sounds right. This is usually due to a high or low voltage AC problem. The Power Supply 30 holds the AC voltage going to your equipment at  120 volts, regardless of actual wall current. This ensures consistent and excellent performance of your home audio and video equipment -- day in and day out. Your equipment will also last longer when powered by the proper AC voltage.Excellent line conditioning:                                                                 Power lines on the way to your house pick up RF (radio frequency energy)  from TV and radio stations, cell phones, industrial areas, even light dimmers.  This signal is present in the AC wall socket along with the necessary 60 Hz signal that your system needs. Advanced line conditioning (a two stage process) strips away the RF energy in the AC line and cleans up the AC voltage that powers your delicate electronics. This results in noticeably improved overall system resolution. Video pictures are deeper in color and hue with less "video noise" apparent. Sound has more clarity and depth.Full Surge Protection:                                                                              The Power Supply 30 features two-stage protection from lightning strikes and power surges. This protection is achieved due to the 6,500 amp passive protection system and full electronic monitoring of incoming line voltage. The unit shuts down system power instantly if incoming AC voltage drops below 93 volts or goes above 134 volts. This affords maximum protection of your valuable system, and extending component life..Digital Isolated Outlets:                                                                          Four special, hospital-grade outlets are used to power components with large, high speed microprocessors. Units such as DVD players, CD transports, and Satellite receivers actually create RF noise internally due to the CPU inside each component. These micro-processors typically operate in the 20-60 mHz range, creating small but measurable amounts of RF energy that leaks back down the AC power cord. This RF noise contaminates other analogue components such as preamplifiers, amplifiers, monitors, VCRs, etc. The Power Supply 30 eliminates digital RF noise by filtering it before it gets into other components.The Power Supply 30 offers AC power that is scrubbed clean of interference and features precision voltage regulation for optimum component life and peak performance.  Additionally, our exclusive two-stage surge-guard system will protect your valuable investment for years to come.The unit features a heavy-duty L1430 input socket and L1430 output receptacle (power cords may be purchased separately, due to the 30 amp capability)  It can be hard wired in conduit by an electrician, or several optional cords (below) allow use with most common wall sockets in the US, including a standard Edison 20 wall amp socket.  This allows you to take the unit and plug it directly into the wall (although with reduced total current capability).  The instrument is industrially rated and may be left on 24 hours a day.US Retail $ 1,999  ULTIMATE POWER SYSTEMFor the ultimate AC power system, use a Power Supply 30 directly linked to a PowerPRO 30 AC line balancer.  Both components used together guarantees clean, regulated and balanced AC power.  Equipment will operate at it's absolute best, day in and day out.  The sonic and visual improvement of this power system will be very noticeable and quite dramatic.  No truly high-end system is complete without these power management components.Optional Power CordsPC1430MFx2 - 2 foot, 10 Ga.L14-30 male/female link cord for direct connecting to PowerPRO 30 AC line balancer. The combination Power Supply 30/PowerPRO 30 yields the lowest system noise and highest possible audio and video resolution.PC1430MFx8 - 8 foot, 10 Ga. power cord with L14-30 one male and one female end for connecting to a  L14-30 wall socket or for distant linking with PowerPRO 30 AC line balancer.PC1430F120x8 - 8 foot, 10 Ga. with l14-30 female and standard 20 amp Edison male plug.All cords priced at $145 each.