Product Introduction

The NeoPlug is a plug-in device that can be used with all UK sockets. Its design builds upon the industry standard of a delta filter configuration across the three poles of the mains. It can provide highly effective results when plugged next to noisy appliances, for example, fridges, computers, etc. Due to the sophisticated circuitry it will never be necessary to use more than two NeoPlugs in a home environment.

Overview & Development

In short the NeoPlug forms your first line of defence against mains noise. The NeoPlug can also be used in a typical 'off-the-shelf' distribution strip to give added performance. This forms a very cost effective way of giving a good level of mains filtering whilst distributing power.

Through the new development of the GII IsoPlug our design team saw an opportunity to push the concepts of the device still further, the working title and eventual name was the NeoPlug. Although there is a relative leap in cost between the two, the highly sophisticated circuitry of the NeoPlug is well worth the additional investment, and in many ways bridges the gap between our relatively simple entry-level IsoPlug and our more sophisticated mains filters and distribution systems.

The NeoPlug development was instigated as an intellectual exercise based upon the problem solving originally started in the development of the GII IsoPlug. Our design team had already established that if it were possible to completely overcome the problems with capacitor inductance a device should work at an optimum level. The breakthrough came from an idea that was common in the 1940s, but is seldom seen today, namely gas discharge tubes. These have astonishing speed of response, but do not absorb significant energy compared to modern devices and in themselves would not be effective, however used in exactly the right environment with auxiliary circuitry they have amazing potential. Therefore, in short, the NeoPlug is an IsoPlug with an auxiliary circuit featuring multiple gas discharge tubes.

The 'technical' NeoPlug solution was then advanced further through multiple listening tests. Various batches were created and independently tested without the listeners knowing the version type. Finally we reached an optimal circuit and specification, which achieved 100% preferred results in a variety of audio and AV systems.

Features

The NeoPlug features two highly effective circuits that work together and synergise to create a result far greater than the sum of the parts. In sonic terms the NeoPlug has a way of making the music more involving to listen to. The midrange, where the ear is more sensitive, is extremely open with an increased realism in terms of imaging. The big difference is in it's ability to effectively remove high frequency mush, that typical digital sound which can all to easily cause listening fatigue, it is in this area that the auxiliary circuit really comes into its own.

Applications

We live today in an environment where the majority of appliances that draw power, corrupt the mains electricity supply (for example computers, fridge freezers, TVs, etc.) The result is a heavily distorted waveform and this is not good for audio equipment. The irony is that many audio products and often the best ones produce a lot of noise themselves. Without doubt, the best way to attenuate this noise is as close as possible to the source. The GII NeoPlug will solve this problem.

Simply plug the NeoPlug into any UK 13A socket, European shuko or U.S. three pin next to, or as close as possible, to any domestic appliance that produces, or is suspected of producing noise. This will prevent it from polluting the mains in the rest of your home. Use the NeoPlug to eliminate mains noise so that your Hi-Fi or A/V system can perform at its best. More than one NeoPlug can be used to reduce mains noise further. We suggest that you should start with the socket next to your system, and then position additional NeoPlugs near noisy appliances, fridge freezer, computers, etc.

There is no harm in experimentation. Make sure your plug socket switch is in the on position. Although the NeoPlug works brilliantly on its own further benefits can be achieved when more than one are used together.

Specifications

The following information relates only to the IsoTek GII NeoPlug. These are original products and should not be confused with previous or ‘copy cat’ models.

Please note, the information given here is kept as up to date as possible, however small production changes in the course of improvement through our ongoing research and development policy may arise. If clarification of any point is required please refer to your local authorised IsoTek or email support@isoteksystems.com.