Russ Andrews Clarity Pro 2.0 power conditioner
The Russ Andrews Clarity Pro 2.0 is the latest iteration of the hugely successful ‘field generator’ products that utilise Coherence Technology to significantly improve the performance of hi-fi and home cinema systems. Not a mains filter in the traditional sense of the word, the Clarity Pro 2.0 actively reduces noise and stray electromagnetic fields to benefit musical presentation from the audio system.
Tracing its heritage back to the popular QRT Quantum products, introduced in 2006 and subsequently superseded by the Clarity Pro, this new iteration is once again developed in conjunction with the US based inventors of the technology. The new circuit developed for the 2.0 version came about after extensive testing and cooperation between the two companies, refining and fine-tuning the circuit to give the best performance with a hi-fi or home cinema system.
The inventors of the technology state that the field generator increases the coherence of the ground plane to neutralise noise caused by discrepancies of time and amplitude on the ground. The result is an audible improvement in the performance quality of the audio signals and therefore in the listener’s ability to appreciate and gain greater enjoyment from the music.
The Clarity Pro 2.0, is supplied in a purpose designed ABS case, should be positioned as close as possible to the hi-fi system, on a spare shelf on the rack or on top of components if there is room. The single control knob on the front of the unit can be used to adjust the strength of the effect. The Coherence Technology modules generate a pre-programmed field of a specific pattern and duration, with the adjustment controlling its strength. Tuning is done by ear and the result will be correct when the music snaps into focus and sounds ‘right’.
Clarity Pro 2.0 is powered by a 12V DC power supply supplied as standard. For even better performance it can be ordered with the Russ Andrews designed Supplier DC power supply. Experiencing the effect of the final design for the Clarity Pro 2.0, Russ Andrews, technical director, said “It is a major improvement on the already amazing Clarity Pro, providing a calmer atmosphere, which makes the music more relaxing and enjoyable. The improvements in musicality, rhythm and timing were considerable and it also had the effect of making previously ‘fierce’ recordings sound less harsh and easier to listen to.”
Russ Andrews Clarity Pro 2.0 £1495, Clarity Pro 2.0 with The Supplier DC £1944