{"product_id":"vincentpf2bl","title":"Vincent PF-2 Mains Filter Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Vincent PF-2 is a mains filter with six filtered outlets that keeps interference out of the power supply and feeds your hi-fi components with clean power through separate connection groups for digital and analogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSounds unspectacular? It is – and that's exactly the point. A mains filter doesn't make noise, it removes it. Fridges, LED dimmers, Wi-Fi routers and chargers are constantly dumping high-frequency junk back into the mains, and your sensitive preamp would otherwise pick it all up unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the PF-2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause clean power supply is the foundation everything else builds on – and because you only buy it once. The PF-2 splits six outlets into two groups: two for digital sources such as CD players or streamers, four for analogue components and amplifiers. That way the digital noise source isn't sharing the same outlet as your analogue preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn automatic overload protection secures the whole thing. No voodoo, no glowing promises – a solidly built metal housing that does its job without drawing attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix filtered outlets:\u003c\/strong\u003e enough for a complete stereo system including sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital\/analogue separated:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 outlets for digital sources (max. 300 W), 4 for analogue and amplifiers (max. 1900 W).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2200 W total output:\u003c\/strong\u003e headroom even for power-hungry amplifiers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic overload protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e protects the filter and connected devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid metal housing:\u003c\/strong\u003e low-resonance, unobtrusive, built to last.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the PF-2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who has a good system and wants to give it a proper power foundation without investing straight away in a four-figure power conditioner. If you're running several devices off a cheap power strip, the PF-2 is the most sensible first step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHonestly: don't expect miracles – a mains filter replaces neither amplifier nor speakers and won't turn a mediocre chain into a good one. It tidies up where things were previously unsettled. If your transformer hums mechanically, that's often DC voltage in the mains – only the bigger sibling, the PF-3 with DC blocker, helps against that.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PF-2 is an honest, well-built entry point into clean power supply – six outlets, sensibly divided, with overload protection, without an esoteric price premium. For most systems, exactly the right dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether the PF-2 or the bigger PF-3 with DC blocker suits your system better, we're happy to clarify quickly: call us on +41 44 680 22 00, message us on WhatsApp at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or drop by HD Zürisee in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e mains filter with automatic overload protection (powerLine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax. switching capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2200 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220–240 V AC (max. 10 A \/ 2200 W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × outlets (max. 300 W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 × outlets (max. 1900 W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal connections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 × filtered outlets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverload protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e automatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e metal, low-resonance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 350 × 132 × 75 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.4 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded in the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e PF-2, power cable, instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does a mains filter like the PF-2 do for the sound?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt keeps high-frequency interference from the mains away from your devices. This usually shows up as a quieter background and more stable playback, especially with sensitive sources and preamps. A filter improves the conditions, not the music signal itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are the outlets separated into digital and analogue?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDigital devices such as streamers or CD players generate high-frequency noise themselves. Through separate connection groups – two for digital, four for analogue – you keep this noise away from the sensitive analogue components. This way the devices interfere with each other less.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I connect my power amplifier to the PF-2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The four analogue outlets are rated for up to 1900 W, and that's where you connect the power amplifier. In total the PF-2 handles 2200 W. Only with very large Class-A monsters is it worth checking the total load – if in doubt, we're happy to advise you briefly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the PF-2 also eliminate transformer hum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMechanical transformer hum usually comes from DC components in the mains. A DC blocker helps against that – the PF-2 doesn't have one, but the bigger PF-3 does. For high-frequency interference and clean distribution, though, the PF-2 is the right choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy the PF-2 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause from experience we know which system really benefits from which power solution – and which doesn't. We help you distribute your devices sensibly, tell you honestly whether the PF-2 or PF-3 fits, and are personally there for you in Wädenswil on Lake Zurich.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore from the brand is available in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vincent\"\u003eVincent\u003c\/a\u003e overview. The devices that benefit from clean power are found among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003eamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cd-player\"\u003eCD players\u003c\/a\u003e. We're happy to add the right \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003ecable\u003c\/a\u003e too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vincent","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989577625936,"sku":null,"price":540.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/vincent-pf-2-netzfilter-schwarz-frontansicht.jpg?v=1787061239","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/vincentpf2bl","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}