PS Audio P3 Owner's Reference Manual - page 4
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Introduction
Owner’s Reference
P3
Thank you for purchasing the PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant 3 AC Regenerator.
The PerfectWave Power Plant 3 is a state-of-the-art AC regenerator that regulates and regenerates
the AC line voltage, producing clean, low distortion AC power. The Power Plant 3, known as the P3,
will provide up to 1000VA of pure, regulated AC power regardless of the condition of your home’s
power. Clean, regulated AC is essential to optimize the performance of your connected equipment.
The P3 will not restrict the dynamics nor the soundstage of your high-end system and will, in fact,
provide superior levels of performance in micro and macro dynamics. In addition the P3 will maintain
the harmonic integrity of your audio equipment while increasing color saturation and lowering video
noise in video equipment.
PS PerfectWave power products are built to the highest standards, both internally and externally,
in Boulder Colorado. Every effort has been made to provide the highest quality performance and
reliability possible. Every PerfectWave Power Plant is hand built, tested and then burned in to make
sure what you receive is ready to go and will provide years of trouble free service.
All P3’s labeled US or JP can output a continuous load of up to 800 Volt-Amps of pure, regulated
AC, with peak momentary output capabilities of up to 1000 Volt-Amps. All P3’s labeled EX, GR,
or UK can output a continuous load of up to 900 Volt-Amps of pure, regulated AC, with peak
momentary output capabilities of up to 1000 Volt-Amps. There is a practical difference between Volt-
Amps and wattage, which can get somewhat confusing and may need clarification, especially if you
have a large load and are intending to drive high-current-draw devices.
The power factor of an AC electric power system is defined as the ratio of the real power flowing to
the load to the apparent power in the circuit. Real power is the capacity of the circuit for performing
work in a particular time (Watts). Apparent power is the product of the current and voltage of the
circuit (Volt-Amps); due to energy stored in the load, or due to a non-linear load that distorts the
wave shape of the current drawn from the source, the apparent power will be greater than the real
power.
In an electric power system, a load with a low power factor draws more current than a load with a
high power factor for the same amount of useful power transferred. The higher currents increase the
energy lost in the distribution system, and affect the ratings of the equipment.
Thank You
Dynamics Never
Restricted
Built to the Highest
Standards
Voltage vs VA
(Volt-Amps)