Kaplan Cable Alchemist Power Conditioner

8 receptacles, 2 for amps, 4 for low current components, and even 2 for components that don't "like" power conditioning.

"The first and most immediate observation was an increase in the size of the soundstage. A further expansion of space beyond the speakers took place. There seemed to be a larger dynamic envelope at work that gave the sound a more lifelike presentation with more substance. Images were larger and more three dimensional, more visceral." - Audiophilia review

The Kaplan Cable Alchemist is much like Kaplan Cables' other offerings.  It offers a tremendous sounding product at an extremely reasonable price. Included with the Alchemist is a GS Mk II power cord, which has a retail value of near $1,500.

Outlet configuration

It comes standard with eight outlets (four duplex outlets). One pair of outlets, rated for amplifier use, have a specialized 20 amp filter capable of filtering power without limiting or slowing current delivery.

Four outlets are designed and provided with 3 amp filtering for optimizing the performance of source components while providing complete isolation between digital and analogue components.

A fourth duplex outlet is provided with parallel filtering and, according to Paul Kaplan, are provided for components that do not react well to power conditioners, giving the user options. Custom arrangements of outlets are available upon request for an additional fee. Please call us at 888-998-9335 if you desire options that are different from the stock configuration.

About the filtering

The individual filters specific to the outlets are 12/18db (ingress/egress) low pass filters, addressing both common and normal mode noise. While the components for surge suppression, reactive filter components as well as the breakers, wiring and connectors are specified by technical measurements and ETL approvals, the choice among possibilities is made by subjective evaluations. When the ‘finalists’ are chosen, further evaluations on different systems by different listeners are conducted to ensure that the products is not just optimized for one system and set of preferences.

Early on in the development of the Alchemist, it was found that if you had a component that you knew wasn’t subject to the mains power demands of a power amplifier, you could provide a current limited (via a 3 amp breaker) filter(s) with better objective and subjective results for powering source components.