Ansuz Mainz8 C3 – power distribution for uncompromising hi-fi systems

Ansuz Mainz8 C3 is the third generation of Ansuz’ advanced Power Distributors and is designed to reduce noise and resonance in the power supply to your hi-fi system.

Compared with the Mainz8 A3, the C3 adds, among other things, six active Cable Tesla Coils together with active Tesla Coils and active Zirconium Tesla Coils. These technologies work with noise reduction and resonance control to create optimal operating conditions for the connected hi-fi components.

The result is a more open and natural reproduction with clearer details and a more precise, three-dimensional soundstage. Mainz8 C3 is created for systems where power treatment and noise control are a central part of the pursuit of a purer and more engaging music experience.

Technologies in Ansuz Mainz8 C3

Clean power supply

Ansuz Mainz8 Power Distributors are developed with a focus on delivering the cleanest possible power supply to the components in a hi-fi system. This is achieved through Ansuz’ technologies for noise reduction and resonance control.

At the same time, the design works with low ground impedance to limit the transfer of electrical noise from the power distributor to the power cables that supply the system’s individual components.

Cabinet in a nature-based composite material

The cabinet design plays an important role in Ansuz Mainz8 C3. Mechanical resonance from cabinet materials can affect sound reproduction, and for that reason Ansuz has worked to reduce the use of aluminum.

In collaboration with sister company Aavik, a nature-based composite material has been developed that reduces mechanical influence and especially hysteresis. The purpose is to limit unwanted resonance and create better conditions for clean and precise reproduction.

Ansuz Star Ground Technology

Effective electrical grounding

Electrical noise in the power supply can affect the electronics in the connected audio components. Ansuz Star Ground Technology is developed to limit this influence.

The technology is based on a carefully defined star point inside the power distributor with very low ground impedance. All outlets are grounded from this point, which is intended to minimize the transfer of unwanted voltage and noise between the power distributor and the power cables of the individual components.

The system can be combined with Ansuz Mainz power cables, which use a ground conductor as well as various technologies for shielding and noise reduction.

The Tesla Coil principle

Ansuz’ Tesla Coil technology is based on two coils wound in opposite directions – a design that Ansuz refers to as a double inverted coil.

When one of the coils detects a voltage spike, an opposing impulse is activated with the purpose of reducing electrical noise. Several Tesla Coils can work in parallel for further noise reduction.

Ansuz uses different types of Tesla Coils, which have different properties and work together to reduce noise in the system.

Active Tesla Coil

The active Tesla Coils are powered to achieve lower impedance and thereby greater efficiency in noise reduction. According to Ansuz, the active version is around three to four times more effective than the passive Tesla Coils.

Analog Dither Technology – 3rd generation

The third generation of Ansuz Analog Dither Technology builds on a principle originating in radar technology. The active Tesla Coils emit pulsing signals at carefully defined frequencies and in counterphase.

In the third generation, Ansuz has continued working with the frequencies used. The purpose is to lower the perceived noise floor and make small details in the recording easier to hear.

Active Zirconium Tesla Coil

Ansuz has integrated a zirconium rod into the design of their Anti Aerial Resonance Coil. The material’s properties are used for additional resonance control.

The technology is developed with a focus on natural and precise reproduction, where details and spatial information in the music are preserved.

Active Cable Tesla Coil

Active Cable Tesla Coil is placed around the outside of the cable and is designed to protect the signal from airborne RF noise.

The noise is absorbed in the Tesla Coil system rather than affecting the signal. According to Ansuz, the active version is around three to four times more effective than the passive Cable Tesla Coil.