Aragon Introduces M.A.G.I.C. Power Box AC/DC Power Controller

13-Nov-02

Aragon has introduced a complete solution for power distribution, and hum and noise prevention in home A/V systems. The new M.A.G.I.C. Power Box power controller consolidates multiple functions into a single component.Styled to match Aragon's new Stage One digital preamplifier/processor, the M.A.G.I.C. Power Box combines voltage-triggered AC switching, surge and EMI/RFI suppression, ground loop interruption for cable and satellite TV connections, and 12-volt DC power in a single component.Half of the back panel of the n M.A.G.I.C. Power Box is devoted to eight industrial-grade AC outlets with built-in surge protection and EMI/RFI rejection. Six are switched, two are unswitched, and each has both front and back panel status LEDs. Two of the switched outlets are on a two-second delay, and the other four can be easily converted to unswitched via a back panel toggle. Switching is accomplished via a 5- to 30-volt trigger input, which is flanked by a 500-milliamp trigger output for controlling other components.In addition to AC, the M.A.G.I.C. Power Box provides two sets of binding post terminals that supply 12-volt, fully regulated and short circuit-protected power for auxiliary devices such as IR blasters and keypads. One set is switched and the other set is unswitched. There is also a front panel vacation power switch that completely disconnects the AC line to protect the system components.A feature unique to the M.A.G.I.C. Power Box is Aragon's patented M.A.G.I.C. circuitry for breaking the hum-inducing ground loops often created by cable TV hookups. M.A.G.I.C. is claimed to be superior to traditional transformer-based solutions, because the circuitry introduces almost no signal attenuation and minimal bandwidth reduction. The Power Box provides a one-in/two-out RF splitter with M.A.G.I.C. circuitry. Aragon has extended M.A.G.I.C. functionality to satellite TV connections as well. The Power Box also applies M.A.G.I.C. technology to a set of audio and video loop-through connections. Connecting a satellite receiver to the system isolates its ground. Connectors are supplied for component, composite, and S-video; left and right channel analog audio; and coaxial digital audio.The M.A.G.I.C. Power Box has the same sized chassis as the Stage One preamp/processor, the same faceplate design, and the same adjustable (on/dim/off) blue downwash panel illumination. It is available with a black or silver finish. The Power Box has a suggested retail price of $1,500.For more information about Aragon, visit www.klipsch.com.

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