The first compact video power conditioner was created over 25 years ago. Garth Powell, AudioQuest’s Senior Director of Engineering, was its co-creator. The market required something small that could both filter incoming power and protect the home cinema enthusiast’s considerable investment in their Runco 42” plasma television screen or metal halide (UHP) lamp projector. Those products were heavy, had relatively short lifespans, and were far from discreet. Yet, they were state-of-the-art in their day, and a basic compact power conditioner was a must.
A quarter of a century later, that compact power conditioner has been imitated by many, but never surpassed or properly updated — until now.
Today’s installations often require a power tap for a TV streaming device (such as an Apple TV) and an isolated high-current outlet for a premium soundbar — necessary to ensure the highest possible performance in a package that is easily hidden from sight. Unlike common surge protectors, the PowerQuest TV3’s protection is non-sacrificial: Just set it and forget it. Its internal parts will never wear out, even when facing the most severe electrical storms or faults.
Additionally, the TV3’s linearized, impedance-tolerant AC filter and premium detachable PQ-415 AC power cord ensure vibrant colors and rich nuances. Audio transients and voices are detailed, unveiled, uncompressed. This is performance that will readily surpass any similarly sized compact power conditioner, power strip, or wall outlet.