JCAT OPTIMO S ATX 100% LINEAR COMPUTER POWER SUPPLY RELEASED
The JCAT Optimo S ATX is an audiophile power source unit dedicated to quality audio playback from PC-based transports.
JCAT was founded in 2013 by Marcin Ostapowicz, one of the pioneers of the computer audio movement and the creator of JPLAY software.
Inside the JCAT Optimo S ATX Linear Power Supply
JPLAY AND JCAT
Marcin, the JPLAY & JCAT Founder, told us: “The market lacked a genuine audiophile-grade power supply capable of driving high-performance computer-based audio transports. Most of the available solutions were designed with general-purpose usages in mind, such as office work and gaming”.
JCAT OPTIMO S ATX
With the introduction of the JCAT Optimo S ATX, Marcin says that computer HiFi enthusiasts can remove switching or partially linear power source units from their system and have a “truly 100% linear, audiophile-dedicated power source”.
JCAT claims that the Optimo S ATX is the only 100% linear computer-audio dedicated power supply on the market.
Front and back of the JCAT Optimo S ATX Linear Power Supply
TRANSFORMERS
JCAT use custom-designed transformers made exclusively for the JCAT Optimo S ATX. The magnetically and electrically shielded transformers operate with reduced induction in an entirely linear core magnetization characteristic. They are mechanically decoupled from the device housing with high-quality vibration isolators that are used in medical devices.
JCAT OPTIMO S ATX CAPACITORS
Eleven high-end low impedance, 105°C, capacitors per rail (of a total 110mF (110.000 uF) ensure the performance of the JCAT Optimo S ATX.
COMPATIBILITY
The JCAT Optimo S ATX meets rigorous ATX 2.2 norms, so it can be used with any computer motherboard equipped with an ATX connector. There are audiophile-quality cables included for powering the PC motherboard, CPU, drives, and expansion cards (e.g., JCAT USB & NET Cards).
JCAT Optimo S ATX Linear Power Supply with cables
JCAT OPTIMO S ATX SPECIFICATIONS
100% linear, audiophile power source unit dedicated for HiFi systems
Extremely low noise <25uV RMS
Passively cooled
Compatible with up to TDP 95W processors
450W, 23A @ EVERY MAIN RAIL
Protections against: short-circuiting, overloads, overheating, output voltage jumps, and power grid interferences.
Cable power drop compensation.
27kg weight
Dimensions: 43x13x50cm
ATX 2.2 compatible.
Included cables: 1.5m shielded silver-plated copper (18AWG) for motherboard, CPU, HDD (2xLP4 Molex + 2xSATA). Original connectors from MOLEX with gold-plated pins.
115V and 230V versions are available.
JCAT OPTIMO S ATX PRICE
Shipping now at 4500€
Optional cables: 5V DC AUX +170 €, 12V DC AUX +170 €, PCI-E +250 €
HiFi Pig Says: Computer Audio has come a long way in recent years with dedicated products meaning audiophiles don’t need to just make do with what they can find from non-specialist suppliers.
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