EQUI=CORE

A New Day for AC Powered Equipment – Enter Core Power Technologies A/V Fully Balanced Power conditioners with 5 year factory warranty.

Here are some user feedbacks:
Walter, "Finally got the Equi-Core installed and gave a favorite record a few spins. Wow. Noticeable improvement... In a word, everything is crisper. Sharper. Soundstage seems bigger and deeper, with zero noise between tracks. Guitars and female vocals seem more alive. I am impressed."  CS
"As the 1800 woke up it sounded good, after 30 minutes my system sounds the best I've ever heard it sound! It will be interesting to listen to my system plugged into my Furutech GTX-outlet on the dedicated lines.
You and your team really hit a home run...all I can say is WOW!"

"Walter, received the CPT 1800 unit late last week and am impressed at the build quality. I am amazed at what it has done lowering the noise floor to reveal details I was previously unaware the music contained. Thank you once again for sending the unit, it speaks volumes for you as a businessman; I am glad I now have a company I trust and stands behind their products. Thanks for restoring my faith in the industry." Brandon

"Hi Walter, just a quick note to let you know I’m thrilled with the performance of the Equi=Core 1800 I recently purchased from you. It far exceeds my expectations and is everything the reviews I read said it was."
I took it over to a friends house to hear his system through it and it only took about 5 minutes for him to pick up the phone and order one for himself. Just wanted to let you know how satisfied I am with it."  Randy

Walter,  "Wanted to check in - It took a while for the Equi=Core 1800 to break in, but after 600 or so hours, and with a Perfect Patch Tech Omega Emat + this is a phenomenal piece.    I have Lessloss C-Marc power cables and Firewall 64 cMarc on all components, including the Equi=Core.  OMG the improvement combined with the lessloss and the EC 1800 - AMAZING!    The realism that my system has undergone is nothing short of stunning!   There have been no downsides!   Since I run Class D amps, the whole system is plugged in on it, and the dynamics (micro and Macro).   I would put this up against almost anything on the market."   Lou W

Walter, "You have a fantastic product {DEEP CORE} & {EQUI CORE} I was so Impressed with the Equi Core I really didn't think there could be much improvement. But I had to know so , as you know if finally pulled the trigger. This coming from a guy that has been an audiophile for over 50 years and believe me I have  tried just about every power conditioner on the planet. From Triplites to regenerators, power stations to dedicated lines. This combo smokes them all. Finally my music comes out of the Blackness instead of the Overcast Haze. Thanks again"  Walter, you may quote me.

"Hey Walter. Just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with the Equi-Core 2400. The Deep Core made a difference by itself, but combined, my system is dead quiet with a virtually silent background behind the music.

Thanks again for your excellent service. Jay
 
 "Received the E=Q 2400 along with the power cords. I connected and the immediate impression is "Simply WOW......!".
Now I have to look for a customer to buy my Torus RM20 so I can order one more unit.  I will share the feedback ones it runs for few hours.  I haven't run the video processor thru it but will do that tomorrow or later this weekend.
Thank you. Regards, Prasad.




Equi=Core 600
$1,295.00
Sale priced at $599.00 delivered.

The new Equi=Core 600 is a 5 amp, 600 watt, price breakthrough in a fully Balanced A/C Power Source. We have designed this unit for front ends, headphone systems as well as smaller audio systems. We use the same quality components as in our more expensive units and include 2 standard duplexes to run up to 4 products. These can up upgraded to our custom copper duplexes for only $100.00 total. The 600 watt transformer is electrostatically shielded like our larger units. The Equi=Core 600 uses series wiring to improve performance even further. It comes standard with 2 Hubbell style gold plated bronze duplexes. The enclosure is made of high quality 6061 Aluminum. We also have deals on our Gold and Diamond power cords with purchase.

In the headphone.com review of the Ampsandsound Kenzie headphone amp they used the Equi=Core 600 to lower the noise floor. We have found that it works in most headphoe systems to lower noise. They said:

"The third solution is to use what’s called a balanced power conditioner. For me, this made the biggest difference. Now, I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical about this stuff, since I’ve never been one to find the benefits of power devices to be all that meaningful for sound quality. But, when it comes to noise floor from a tube amplifier, in a building that has bad wiring (when I turn on my blender to make fruit smoothies in the morning, the lights flicker), or any situation where the power from the street transformer is compromised in some way, a balanced power conditioner can absolutely make a difference for getting rid of that slight background hum. In my case, I used the Equi=Core 600 from Core Power technologies, which was kindly sent up for evaluation by Underwood HiFi to be used with the Kenzie."
"The Equi=Core 600 is essentially a massive transformer (and it’s really heavy), the bottom line is that if you have issues with power in your building, a balanced power conditioner like this can clean it up."

Read the full review here: https://www.headphones.com/blogs/news/ampsandsound-kenzie-og-review-not-your-average-tube-headphone-amplifier

Size and weight
8" x 8" x 5.2"   (12x12x12 shipping box)
19.5 pounds  (22 pounds shipping weight)
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Equi=Core 1000
$1,495.00
Intro special is $1099.00 delivered including 3 $60.00 copper duplexes
In the Tone Audio review they say:
"As with so many things Underwood has sent us, this product is an extreme value proposition, especially at the current $999 internet direct price."  "Five to ten minutes in, you should be able to hear what you need to hear. With the Equi=Core in place, backgrounds become more silent, which equals more dynamics, better low-level resolution, and none of the complex overtones that you’re used to with stringed or wind instruments are corrupted."

The new EQUI=CORE 1000 is a 8.5 amp, 1000 watt, balanced line conditioner. It comes standard with 3 Hubbell style duplex outlets and is the first product to come with our new Wide Band transformer. This allows the transformer to work down to 2000Hz versus the 10K of standard transformers. The 1000 supports up to 6 products. It also offers surge protection in addition to sonics that typically sell for $2500.00 – $3000.00 from the competition. The enclosure is made of high quality 6061 Aluminum. It comes with a standard inexpensive power cord and we have great deals on upgraded cords with purchase of the 1000. Call to discuss our options.

Add three of our $60.00 gold plated copper duplexes for only $99.00
Add a $400.00 Gold series power cord for only $99.00

The E=Q 1000 is 5.5″ high and 12" wide x 10″ deep and weight 32 pounds.
 

Equi=Core 1800 MK3
$2,599.00
Intro priced at $1,799.00 with Six copper duplexes & Free $400 Gold power cord

New orders for the 1800 MK3 are now shipping

The new Equi=Core 1800 MK3 replaces the original EQUI=CORE 1800 and 1800 MK2's. It is an 1800 watt, 15 amp, breakthrough AC Balanced Power Source. The MK3 is the same 17 inches, has the upgraded the internal wire, improved transformer with electrostatic shielding and uses parallel wiring to improve performance even further. It now comes standard with 6 of our custom $60.00 gold plated copper duplexes for the best conductivity. This new unit now comes with our upgraded wide band transformer for upgraded performance over a wider range of frequencies. . The enclosure is made of high quality 6061 Aluminum.

Retail is now $2,599.00 including the six $60 copper duplexes that were optional on the MK2

In the Sept 2020 Equi=Core 1800MK2 review in Positive Feedback they say:
"So how does the performance of the Equi=Core stack up? To be frank, it is a giant killer."
"Making the switch to the Equi=Core removed that noise, and this alone left me quiet satisfied. As I listened to the system with the Equi=Core I also noticed a slightly more relaxed top end and more bass definition from my amplifier. I have found that tube amplifiers in particular really loved the Equi=Core 1800 MK2."
"The Equi=Core 1800 MK2 was extremely effective at killing transformer hum and vibration. The result was an inkier black background and more separation between instruments and artists."

They also said:
"When I compared the Equi=Core to my PS Audio Power Plant P12 I found that the systems sounded incredibly similar, however, the PS Audio Power Plant P12 actually caused more transformer hum in my tube amplifiers. When you consider that the retail price of the P12 is double the cost of the Equi=Core, and that the P12 is only a 10 amp unit, it paints the Equi=Core's value proposition in an incredibly good light, and makes it easy to recommend."

Read the entire review at:
https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/core-power-technologies-equicore-1800-mk2/

In the Enjoy the music review on some Tekton speakers they used our 1800 MK2 and Deep=Core and said:
"Outfitted with hospital-grade pure copper duplexes and detachable Core Diamond power cords, the duo quickly made a mockery of the $850 Furman Elite-15 PFi that I'd used up to that point. The noise floor in my system fell just a smidge, transformer hum was reduced, the midbass sounded cleaner, and I had the distinct impression of an increased effortlessness. It all made for an elevated listening experience."

"To be honest, I've never been a big believer in the sonic benefits of power conditioning, but the improvements from the Core Power Technology products were pleasingly real. While I wouldn't say they made a night-and-day difference, the CPT offerings cranked up my enjoyment of my favorite music by a few percentage points. If the rest of your chain is endgame gear, or close to it, the Equi=Core and Deep=Core can be counted on to provide a damn nice finishing touch."

The E=Q 1800 MK3 is 5.5″ high and 17.2" wide x 14.6″ deep and weight 54 pounds.

In the March 2019 review Part Time Audiophile summed with:
Great AC power is like building a house on a very strong foundation. I believe it to be a requirement for the best possible results — having a good conditioner is a base every good system can build on. But if $2K is still more than you want to spend. Equi=Core has solutions starting at around $500. But do yourself a favor and get one with a good number of receptacles because the more gear getting clean power, the lower the noise, and the better the sound. I would also consider investing in some great power cables too. And yes, it all adds up.

So in summary, I would give the Equi=Core 1800 an enthusiastic recommendation as I was impressed with the apparent value at $2K, solid build quality, and most importantly, the noise floor improvements that it made that lifted up my whole system.

Read the entire review at: https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2019/03/31/review-core-power-technologies-equicore-1800/

In the 2017 Tone Audio review they said:
"I could wax poetic about this track and that, but a power product either does what it is supposed to or it doesn’t. The Equi=Core 1200 and 1800 conditioners deliver the goods and offer outstanding value for the price asked. They are all made by hand in the Core Power factory in Colorado. And for those seeking additional value, they’ve got an awfully good “premium” power cord that can be bundled for only $99. The Shunyata Venom used to be my budget go to power cord, but this one easily takes it’s place. Even if you think you have “clean power,” you’ll be surprised at what one of these do for the overall sound quality of your system. It’s about a 10-minute demo. Plug it in, listen to your three favorite tracks, then take it out and repeat. This is an easy one, folks. So what are you waiting for? Give them a call (770-667-5633), they love to chat with their customers."

Read the entire review at:  http://www.tonepublications.com/review/the-equicore-1200-and-1800-power-conditioners/

Call about our intro deals. New orders are now shipping.

Shown with the included six of our $60.00 copper duplexes

To clear up any confusion on the differences between Deep=Core and Equi=core:

Equi=Core is a balanced line conditioner. It removes up to 20dB of common mode noise from the line. With lower nosie you can hear more low level resolution and inner detail. It also has surge suppression.

Equi=Core 2400
20 amp balanced power conditioner
$2,799.00
$2,999.00 with copper duplexes
New orders are NOW SHIPPING
 

A New day for AC Power Equipment

The new Equi=Core 2400 is a 2400 watt, 20 amp, breakthrough AC Balanced Power Source. It is a larger version of our new 1800 MK2 model and comes standard with 6 Hubbel type duplexes to handle up to 12 products. It uses upgraded the internal wire,an improved 2400VA transformer that is now electrostatically shielded. All outlets are home runned back to the transformer and are isolated from each other.  It  comes standard with 6 Hubbell style duplexes and now has an option to upgrade the duplexes to pure copper. It also offers surge protection in addition to sonics that typically sell for $5000.00 – $6000.00 from the competition. The enclosure is made of high quality 6061 Aluminum. It comes with a standard inexpensive power 20 amp cord and we have great deals on upgraded cords with purchase of the 2400. Call to discuss our options.

Here are the first 2 Equi=Core 2400 customer feedbacks:

1) Hey Walter. Just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with the Equi-Core
2400. The Deep Core made a difference by itself, but combined, my system is dead quiet
with a virtually silent background behind the music.
Thanks again for your excellent service.
Jay
 
2) Received the E=Q 2400 along with the power cords.
I connected and the immediate impression is "Simply WOW......!".
Now I have to look for a customer to buy my Torus RM20 so I can order one more unit.  I will share the feedback ones it runs for few hours.  I haven't run the video processor thru it but will do that tomorrow or later this weekend.
 
Thank you.   Regards, Prasad.


Legacy models:
Equi=Core 50/150/300 and Equi=Core 1200 are no longer available-Check back in 2020 for a single new product to replace all 4.

The reviews below however are a worthy read as they pertain to the current 1800 model as well.

Tone Audio summed their review with:
"The Equi=Core 300 power conditioner is one of the most unobtrusive power conditioners I’ve had the pleasure to use – at any price. I bought the review sample, and will probably buy another. It’s that good. We have a review in the works of one of their larger models, so we’ll keep you posted. For inquiring minds that need to know, these are designed and hand built in CPT’s Colorado factory and the pride of assembly shows. The Equi=Core 300 is equally well executed visually as it is electronically."

"It would be a crime not to give this little box one of our Exceptional Value Awards for 2017. You need to hear (or perhaps more precisely, not hear) what it can do for your hifi system. In an age where power cords cost more than used BMW’s, this is a refreshing approach indeed."

Read the full review at: http://www.tonepublications.com/review/affordable-high-performance-power-conditioning/

In the July 2017 review Headphone.guru summed with:
"The Equi-Core 300 priced at $799.  The Equi-Core 300  is an exceptional addition and a worthwhile investment.  Listening with the conditioner for me was always better than when I removed it from the system. The time without it in the system there was a low level hum with vinyl sources and grunge while streaming from the computer. Inserted back into my system the sound was dead quiet and the system had a black noise free musical presentation. Mark Schifter once again has created an exceptional product that deals with noise issues. The Equi-Core 300 rewarded me with exceptional black and noise free musical listening experiences. If you’re tired of noise interfering with your music or are seeking the last refinement in your system check the  Core Power Technologies Equi-Core 300. You may find, as I have, this product is a valuable and priceless addition to the system and the final piece that is needed to get the most out of your system. Highly Recommended."
Read the review at: http://headphone.guru/core-power-technologies-300-power-regenerator-conditioner/

Cement Perry, the editor of Stereotimes said:
"The CP Tech EQUI=CORE Balanced AC Power Source Cables punch way above their weight when it comes to performance versus price tag. Beginning at $499, they're among the top AC cords I have heard!"

In the StereoTimes review Greg Voth said:

"Upon hearing the EQUI=CORE 300 for the first time, I wrote Schifter the following: ‘Magnificent sounding! It ain’t coming back ;- ) "I had a feeling it wouldn’t be. Congratulations!" he responded. I have since installed the EQUI=CORE into my main rig and it handles just about everything with ease."

They also said:

"With the EQUI=CORE, everything seemed so much more three-dimensional and effortless, and was stunned to hear small cues all throughout that I’ve never heard before – tiny the micro dynamics like instrument keys clicking and such. The presentation sounded SO much bigger and more dynamic, with deeper and more enveloping bass and a much deeper soundstage… and all this from a CD rip! The noise floor dropped noticeably lower, yielding a deeper blackness from which the sound could emerge."

Read the review at:http://www.stereotimes.com/post/core-power-technologies-equicore-300/