Furman Elite-15 Power Filter Review

By Ray Adkins
Furman Elite-15 Power Filter

Furman Elite-15 Power Filter

Summary

  • Product Name: Elite-15 Power Filter
  • Manufacturer: Furman
  • Performance Rating: StarStarStarStar
  • Value Rating: StarStarStarStar
  • Review Date: October 01, 2006 20:00
  • MSRP: $ 299
Specifications

AC Current Capacity:
Input - 15 Amp capacity required
Output - 11-15 Amps RMS (maximum, all outlets combined - continuous)

Linear Noise Attenuation:
Transverse (Differential) Mode:
> 40 dB from 10Khz. - 100 kHz. >80 dB from 2 Khz. - 100 kHz. – 1GHz.
(Linear attenuation curve from 0.05 – 100 ohms line impedance)

Outlets:
1 (linearly filtered outlet - front panel)
2 (linearly filtered outlet - rear panel)
4 (linearly filtered outlets with additional ultrasonic filtering for digital or video components)

Transient Voltage Surge Suppression:
120 VAC - Series Multi-Stage Protection - Non-Sacrificial with Zero Ground Contamination.
Extreme Voltage Shutdown
Telco
Cable / Satellite (less than .1dB insertion loss)

Dimensions:
2.15” H x 17” W x 14.75” D (Standard 1 RU height without feet)

Weight:
11 lbs.

Power Consumption:
6 Watts for display and control circuits independent of actual load.

Safety Agency Listing:
NRTL-C

Warranty:
The Furman Elite-15 is protected by a three year limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. (see manual for details)


Pros

  • Excellent, Highly Engineered Build Quality
  • Non Self Sacrificing Surge Protection
  • High Bandwidth Satellite/Cable Connection
  • Pull-out LED rack lights are convenient
  • 3-Year Warranty
  • Great value

Cons

  • May not have enough outlets for bigger home theater systems
  • No amplifier triggers
  • No voltage regulation

Introduction

Being addicted to audio, video and home theater is a life long habit for which there is no cure. Once you get a taste, you are officially part of the audio/videophile habitual users’ club. Being hopelessly addicted, you now spend countless hours thinking of ways to improve your system. Spending hundreds and even thousands of dollars on the next piece of gear to improve your system, you finally reach the point of diminishing returns. All is well until the first power surge or lightning storm turns your A/V masterpiece into something that more resembles abstract art.

 

 

 
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