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Especially when too much current is to be passed through copper wires that are too thin. Then they glow, the wires. And even more so the forums when it comes to this topic. I, on the other hand, try to deal with such issues soberly and coolly. Knowing that if such tests are successful in terms of sound, my ears can get really hot. And since I'm just curious, I'll try the Powergrip YG-1 line filter & power conditioner here today.Powergrip YG-1 technologyWho and what is this \"Powergrip YG-1\" and who is hidden behind it? After a phone call with Karsten Gr\u00e4mkow from Phonar Akustik sales, I was a little smarter. The conditioner was conceived in Russia and is produced in Taiwan. The former came to mind when I was unpacking the line filter, as I came across an instruction manual in Russian. Okay, with my knowledge of the adult education center I would have been able to cope with modern Greek - the Greeks can also use HiFi - but with Russian? But of course there are also instructions in German. With regard to a hi-fi product from Russia, I was a bit surprised at first, I hadn't really had this market on my list so far. But after a bit of reflection I thought of at least the highly reputable amplifiers Struss and Fezz Audio from Poland. A country where you don't immediately think of hi-fi either. So let's clear the pears and be open to new things.Internal structure of the HiFi and high-end line filter Powergrip YG-1But why should you buy a line filter for your hi-fi or high-end system? Well, there is a lot of high frequency interference these days. Examples are digital power supplies, which are often installed, also in streamers or CD players. These, in turn, influence the operation of hi-fi devices whose power supplies are still built in the classic way. In order to minimize or even eliminate these mutual influences, different types of filters are used in the Powergrip YG-1 to isolate the devices from each other.The first plus point of the Powergrip YG-1 is when it is unpacked. With its width of 44 cm, it fits perfectly into the hi-fi rack with the other devices already located there. And with its touch quality, the line filter does not have to hide behind hi-fi and high-end devices. Its front made of 8 mm thick aluminum is already an announcement, and the body made of sturdy sheet metal fits in perfectly.On the front of the conditioner there is a display that shows the voltage supplied by the mains. If the displayed voltage is below 190 volts or above 256 volts, the YG-1 switches off for safety reasons. The display also shows which socket groups are switched on or off. The phase is also displayed. At the front right, behind a magnetically held flap, is the filtered socket number 11, which some people initially look for in vain when counting through. Practical in the event that a friend comes by with a hi-fi device that needs to be tried out briefly. There are also two USB charging sockets.It becomes interesting on the back of the line filter. There are no less than 10 socket locations here, arranged at a slight angle for better access with power plugs that extend from the side. These 10 Schuko sockets are divided into six groups, they can remain switched on permanently, or whether they should only go into operation after switching on the mains filter, this is set via the mouse piano. The latter function can only be selected for groups two to six. In addition, the switch-on and switch-off delay of the individual groups can be changed in the menu, which can be reached via the \"power button\" on the front. The YG-1 can also be switched on and off using the trigger mini-jack, a preamplifier is an example here.In the picture the back of the HiFi line filter Powergrip YG-1 with the 10 socketsFrom left to right there are the following filter zones: 2 \"Digital\" zones each for digital devices such as DVD players or external switched-mode power supplies. The YG-1 has a so-called \"multilevel filter\" for connecting them. This is intended to provide shielding against network interference. Two further groups \"Analog\" are intended for the connection of devices with classic power supplies. The filters installed here work according to the \"low-density core\" principle, which is intended to ensure a good energy supply for preamplifiers, for example. For power-hungry power amplifiers or subwoofers, the \"High Current\" zones 5 and 6 are intended, these are filtered with ultra-low inductive properties.There are also 2 entrances for satellite systems and 1 for coaxial antennas. There are also trigger connections for Control 4, Crestron and the like. So happy plugging is the order of the day.Test of the HiFi & High End line filter \/ power conditioner Powergrip YG-1. Here in the picture the socketsThe protection system of the Powergrip YG-1 includes the areasFiltering: suppression of interference and minor voltage peaks.Varistor protection: absorption of large voltage peaks.Protection: Protection against overvoltage if 256 volts are exceeded.The PowerGrip console also has an integrated self-test system. In the event of a malfunction, the console switches off. All connected devices are protected.The functionality of the switching relays is based on the so-called \"zero crossing technology\": The switching on and off of a load is triggered when the sine wave of the supply voltage exceeds the zero point. This should enable smooth switching on and off even with very large electricity consumers. The low density filters used in the PowerGrip filter console ensure minimal distortion of the sine wave. In contrast to conventional power supply filters, it can transmit large current pulses.Some technical data1.5 m long power cable with 3.3 mm\u00b2 cross sectionMounting kit for mounting in a rackPower supply: 190 - 256 V ~ 16 A (3680 W with 230 V)Number of programmable sockets: 10Sockets front: 1USB outputs front: 5V, 2A (cumulative current value of two slots)Emergency shutdown: \u2264 190 \u00b1 4V \/ \u2265 256 \u00b1 4VTest of the HiFi & High End line filter \/ power conditioner Powergrip YG-1Powergrip YG-1 - soundI'm curious how the Powergrip will affect the sound of my home system. Maybe it will be more dynamic and clear. Or is it the opposite, and the line filter slows down my system and, under certain circumstances, robbed it of dynamism? Something like this should also happen when you read the relevant forums or talk to acquaintances who are fundamentally skeptical about electricity.My test setup consists of my preamplifier and power amplifier as well as the Technics SU-G700 integrated amplifier , my own network player and the Technics SL-G700 digital player that is still presentand a record player. The devices are plugged into the appropriate zones on the back of the Powergrip YG-1, making sure that the phase - which is marked with an \"L\" - also fits. Whereby I noticed pleasantly that the sockets are installed rotated by approx. 30 \u00b0, this practical detail makes the connection of plugs outgoing on the side a lot easier. Incidentally, you can determine the phase of your devices yourself beforehand, for example with a multimeter. In practice, however, a device such as the Oehlbach Phaser is easier to use, although it occasionally tends to inaccuracies when determining the phase. Or quite pragmatically: use your ears and determine the phase by ear. For a sound comparison, I have a standard hardware store bar as well as my own PS-Audio Dectet,DALI No. 5 - LP and CD coverI start testing the power strips with the hardware store strip and \"Up To The Mountain\" from HUSH. Dorthe Gerlach's voice is calm and moving anyway, with good hi-fi systems you can almost see her tongue and grasp it. The fingers on the individual strings of the guitar are also easy to understand. However, I'm used to a lot more from the image in the depths. So I plug my tried and tested Dectet bar and get my familiar and beloved sound back and I'm actually quite satisfied again.But I want to \"hear\" the Powergrip YG-1, or rather find out how it works. After plugging it in again, it is then switched on and a six-beat cycle begins. The six zones of the Powergrip YG-1 are switched on one after the other, funny to hear how the relays click. A blue earth symbol then shows me that I have connected the line filter correctly.30 Years of Fidelity Kirkelig CoverAnd I'm pleasantly surprised at what my ears are hearing now. Dorthe's voice is a lot softer and more natural than on the standard bar, and also a little more natural than on my Dectet. The steel strings of the guitar also have an effect, the YG-1 takes out a little unnatural hardness and they look more realistic. It seems to me as if the line filter removes uncleanness that is disturbing the sound.With Kari Bremnes \u201cSangen Om Fyred Ved Tornehamn\u201d I hear an audibly more natural voice. And even with the gentleman, who occasionally sings in the background, the voice gets more volume and reverberation. In addition, I get the impression that I can hear more subtleties and details with the line filter in the chain. This also has an effect on the bass, which rolls wonderfully smoothly through the room. He plays a little more defined and relaxed than I used to do with his own power bar. And plasticity also wins.Cover of the album by Filippa GiordanoWith the classic \u201cCasta Diva\u201d from \u201cNorma\u201d, sung by Filippa Giordano, it seems as if the Power Conditoner was taking digital artifacts from her voice. In the choir, too, the ladies are a little less aggressive in the treble. I hear more information and so I can better understand what is being sung. The timbres, like violinists plucking the strings, there is something more here too. As before, the bass range is presented a little more loosely in this song. I also really enjoy the bass look-up at the very end of the piece. Fortunately, the Powergrip YG-1 does not suppress the dynamics in music. The line filter also has no problem with the complexity of the piece. The overview of what is happening is always preserved. I become really aware of this in between when I switch to the hardware store bar.Nick Cave: Idiot PrayerMan makes a virtue out of necessity. Concerts are not possible due to Corona, so Nick Cave will sit alone in front of his grand piano in the West Hall of Alexandra Palace on June 19, 2020. And even in this large hall there is a feeling of intimacy. A man and a wing, that's all it takes for great feelings.With the Powergrip YG-1, it is easy for me to hear whether this keyboard instrument is a piano or a grand piano. The latter stands before me completely free and detached. How it fills this huge space! And how it unfolds, fascinating. In addition, the simultaneous tenderness and tragedy in Nick Cave's voice. That's impressive and takes me away. As if I were right where it happened.Powergrip YG-1 - conclusionTest result HiFi line filter Powergrip YG-1. 5.6 out of 6.0 pointsAnyone who has a hi-fi or high-end system with many devices and is looking for an appropriately sized power strip will find generous connection options with the Powergrip YG-1 line filter. But much more important are its positive tonal properties. Okay, you don't get a new system with this device, but voices are easier to understand and instruments are easier to grip. Disturbing digital artifacts in the sound disappear and the music gains in flow and naturalness. There is also more harmony and tonal richness. Dynamics and energy are retained with this line filter. My compliments to Powergrip.Test of the HiFi & High End line filter \/ power conditioner Powergrip YG-1In the testLine filter \/ Power Conditioner Powergrip YG-1Price: \u20ac 1,549Size: 44.0 * 15.0 * 40.5 cmWeight: 10 kgHousing: Black"}