Purist Mains Power Conditioner with Cleansed Star Earthing
The Puritan Audio PS108 is a specialised audiophile mains power conditioner designed around a fundamentally different approach to conventional filtered power conditioners.
Rather than using extensive mains filtration, the PS108-Purist configuration focuses on cleansed star earthing and low-impedance power distribution, providing a cleaner electrical reference for sensitive audio equipment while maintaining an unrestricted power path.
Puritan Audio Laboratories identifies the PS108-Purist as a “No Filtration” power strip with cleansed star earth, making it particularly relevant for systems where maintaining direct mains power delivery is a priority.
Key Features
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Purist no-filtration power architecture
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Cleansed star-earthing system
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Designed to reduce noise carried through the earth line
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Six high-current output sockets
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Equal-resistance power routing
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Heavy-duty steel construction
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Magnetic shielding
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Direct power delivery without conventional mains-filter elements
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Designed for high-performance Hi-Fi and AV systems
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UK-designed and manufactured Puritan Audio construction
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Purist No-Filtration Architecture
The defining characteristic of the PS108 is its Purist architecture
Unlike Puritan's filtered PS106 range, the PS108-Purist is designed without conventional mains filtration. Instead, the design concentrates on providing a clean electrical reference through its cleansed star-earth arrangement while allowing the connected equipment to receive power through a direct, unrestricted path.
This approach can be particularly relevant to high-performance audio systems where users want to avoid adding filtering elements to the mains path while still addressing unwanted earth-line noise.
Cleansed Star Earthing
Puritan Audio's star-earthing philosophy is intended to minimise unwanted hum-loop effects and provide a cleaner reference for connected equipment.
The company's product guide describes its Power Strip architecture as incorporating cleansed star earthing, while the PS108-Purist specifically removes the filtration stages and retains this earthing-focused approach.
Direct Power Delivery
The PS108 is intended to maintain a direct, high-current power path to connected equipment.
Puritan's broader Power Strip design uses equal-resistance routing to its outputs, with the aim of maintaining consistent power delivery across the connected system.
For demanding amplifiers and other components that can draw substantial current, this type of unrestricted power architecture can be an important consideration when building a high-performance system.
Heavy-Duty Shielded Construction
The PS108 is built around Puritan Audio's robust Power Strip chassis, incorporating a heavy steel magnetically shielding casing with a substantial aluminium top face.
The construction is designed to provide mechanical robustness as well as protection against unwanted magnetic interference. Puritan describes this heavy-duty chassis approach across its Power Strip range.
Designed for High-Performance Audio
The PS108 is suited to systems where the user wants a dedicated power-distribution platform without conventional mains-filtering stages.
Features
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Purist no-filtration design
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Cleansed star earth
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Six output sockets
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Equal-resistance output routing
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Direct power distribution
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Heavy steel magnetically shielded chassis
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Substantial aluminium top face
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Designed for high-current audio equipment
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UK manufacture
Specifications
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Model: PS108
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Configuration: PS108-Purist
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Product Type: Purist Mains Power Conditioner / Power Strip
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Filtration: No conventional mains filtration
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Earthing: Cleansed star earthing
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Outputs: 6 × high-current outlets
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Construction: Heavy steel magnetically shielding casing
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Top Panel: Substantial aluminium top face
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Power Routing: Equal-resistance routing
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Application: Hi-Fi / High-End Audio / Home Theatre / AV
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Manufacture: United Kingdom
In the Box
The exact mains-input cable configuration should be confirmed against the supplied retail package. Puritan's product guide states that its Power Strip conditioners are supplied with a 2m Classic connecting cord, while historical PS108 documentation and pricing can vary by configuration and market.
Why Buy from SoundTrails
The Puritan Audio PS108 offers a distinctive approach to mains management for serious audio systems.
Instead of relying on extensive filtration, it focuses on cleansed star earthing, direct power delivery and robust construction. This makes it an interesting solution for audiophiles and system builders who specifically want a Purist, no-filtration approach to power distribution.
At SoundTrails, the PS108 is suited to customers looking for a purpose-built Puritan Audio solution that complements a carefully engineered high-performance Hi-Fi or AV system.
