{"product_id":"plixir-elite-bac-400-mk-ii-audio-power-conditioner","title":"PLiXiR Elite BAC 400 MK II Audio Power Conditioner","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .plixir-bac400 {\n    --plixir-text: #242424;\n    --plixir-muted: #626262;\n    --plixir-border: #dedede;\n    --plixir-soft: #f6f6f6;\n    --plixir-accent: #202020;\n    max-width: 1100px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    color: var(--plixir-text);\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 16px;\n    line-height: 1.7;\n    overflow-wrap: anywhere;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400,\n  .plixir-bac400 * {\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 h1,\n  .plixir-bac400 h2,\n  .plixir-bac400 h3 {\n    color: var(--plixir-text);\n    line-height: 1.3;\n    letter-spacing: normal;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 h1 {\n    margin: 0 0 20px;\n    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 38px);\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 h2 {\n    margin: 38px 0 16px;\n    font-size: clamp(23px, 3vw, 31px);\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 h3 {\n    margin: 26px 0 12px;\n    font-size: clamp(19px, 2.3vw, 23px);\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 p {\n    margin: 0 0 16px;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 ul {\n    margin: 0 0 20px;\n    padding-left: 24px;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 li {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 .plixir-intro {\n    font-size: 18px;\n    line-height: 1.75;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 .plixir-highlights {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));\n    gap: 12px;\n    margin: 24px 0 30px;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 .plixir-highlight {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n    min-width: 0;\n    padding: 18px 14px;\n    border: 1px solid var(--plixir-border);\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    background: var(--plixir-soft);\n    text-align: center;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 .plixir-highlight-value {\n    display: block;\n    color: var(--plixir-text);\n    font-size: 23px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    line-height: 1.3;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 .plixir-highlight-label {\n    display: block;\n    margin-top: 6px;\n    color: var(--plixir-muted);\n    font-size: 14px;\n    line-height: 1.5;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 .plixir-note {\n    margin: 20px 0;\n    padding: 18px 20px;\n    border-left: 3px solid var(--plixir-accent);\n    border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;\n    background: var(--plixir-soft);\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 .plixir-note p:last-child {\n    margin-bottom: 0;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 .plixir-cable-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\n    gap: 18px;\n    margin: 20px 0;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 .plixir-cable-card {\n    padding: 24px;\n    border: 1px solid var(--plixir-border);\n    border-radius: 8px;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 .plixir-cable-card h3 {\n    margin-top: 0;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 .plixir-cable-card p:last-child {\n    margin-bottom: 0;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 .plixir-tag {\n    display: inline-block;\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n    padding: 4px 10px;\n    border-radius: 4px;\n    background: var(--plixir-soft);\n    color: var(--plixir-muted);\n    font-size: 12px;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    letter-spacing: 0.04em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 .plixir-table-wrap {\n    width: 100%;\n    margin: 18px 0 22px;\n    overflow-x: auto;\n    border: 1px solid var(--plixir-border);\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 table {\n    width: 100%;\n    margin: 0;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    font-size: 15px;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 th,\n  .plixir-bac400 td {\n    padding: 13px 16px;\n    border: 0;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--plixir-border);\n    text-align: left;\n    vertical-align: top;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 thead th {\n    background: var(--plixir-soft);\n    font-weight: 600;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 tbody th {\n    font-weight: 600;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 .plixir-spec-table tbody th {\n    width: 34%;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 tbody tr:last-child th,\n  .plixir-bac400 tbody tr:last-child td {\n    border-bottom: 0;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 .plixir-comparison-table {\n    min-width: 680px;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 .plixir-system-table {\n    min-width: 850px;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 .plixir-small {\n    color: var(--plixir-muted);\n    font-size: 14px;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 .plixir-faq {\n    margin-top: 18px;\n    border-top: 1px solid var(--plixir-border);\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 .plixir-faq details {\n    padding: 0;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--plixir-border);\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 .plixir-faq summary {\n    position: relative;\n    display: block;\n    padding: 19px 34px 19px 0;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    list-style: none;\n    font-size: 16px;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    line-height: 1.5;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 .plixir-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker {\n    display: none;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 .plixir-faq summary::after {\n    content: \"+\";\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 17px;\n    right: 4px;\n    font-size: 23px;\n    font-weight: 400;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 .plixir-faq details[open] summary::after {\n    content: \"−\";\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 .plixir-faq summary:focus-visible,\n  .plixir-bac400 .plixir-table-wrap:focus-visible {\n    outline: 2px solid var(--plixir-accent);\n    outline-offset: 4px;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 .plixir-faq-answer {\n    padding: 0 0 20px;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 .plixir-faq-answer p:last-child {\n    margin-bottom: 0;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 .plixir-advice {\n    margin-top: 38px;\n    padding: 24px;\n    border: 1px solid var(--plixir-border);\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    background: var(--plixir-soft);\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 .plixir-advice h2 {\n    margin-top: 0;\n  }\n\n  .plixir-bac400 .plixir-advice p:last-child {\n    margin-bottom: 0;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 749px) {\n    .plixir-bac400 .plixir-highlights {\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\n    }\n\n    .plixir-bac400 .plixir-highlight {\n      padding: 16px 10px;\n    }\n\n    .plixir-bac400 .plixir-highlight-value {\n      font-size: 21px;\n    }\n\n    .plixir-bac400 .plixir-cable-grid {\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n    }\n\n    .plixir-bac400 .plixir-cable-card,\n    .plixir-bac400 .plixir-advice {\n      padding: 20px;\n    }\n\n    .plixir-bac400 th,\n    .plixir-bac400 td {\n      padding: 11px 12px;\n      font-size: 14px;\n    }\n\n    .plixir-bac400 .plixir-spec-table tbody th {\n      width: 40%;\n    }\n\n    .plixir-bac400 .plixir-intro {\n      font-size: 17px;\n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-bac400\"\u003e\n\n\u003cheader\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePLiXiR Elite BAC 400 MK II – balanced power conditioner for sources and compact hi-fi\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"plixir-intro\"\u003eThe PLiXiR Elite BAC 400 MK II is a balanced power conditioner for high-quality source equipment, headphone systems, and compact hi-fi installations. With four outlets, 280 W continuous power, and 400 W maximum power, it provides a central power supply for a suitable combination of audio components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is ideal when you deliberately choose balanced power conditioning but do not need a conditioner with the capacity of the larger BAC models. Think of a DAC, streamer, preamplifier, headphone amplifier, or a suitable small stereo system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-highlights\" role=\"group\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-highlight\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"plixir-highlight-value\"\u003e400 W\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"plixir-highlight-label\"\u003eMaximum power\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-highlight\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"plixir-highlight-value\"\u003e280 W\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"plixir-highlight-label\"\u003eContinuous power\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-highlight\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"plixir-highlight-value\"\u003e4 outlets\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"plixir-highlight-label\"\u003eFor suitable audio equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-highlight\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"plixir-highlight-value\"\u003eTrue Balanced\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"plixir-highlight-label\"\u003eBalanced power conditioning\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose the PLiXiR Elite BAC 400 MK II?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA high-quality audio installation does not always require a large power capacity. Source equipment, preamplifiers, and many headphone systems require a different solution than powerful power amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe BAC 400 MK II offers four connections and a continuous capacity of 280 W. This makes it a targeted option for equipment whose combined load fits this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced power conditioning for suitable audio equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFour outlets for sources, preamplifier, or a compact complete installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e280 W continuous and 400 W maximum power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eApplications with DACs, headphone amplifiers, turntables, and small active speakers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA black anodized aluminum enclosure with a CNC-milled logo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe conditioner is not a universal solution for every electrical problem. Its suitability depends on your equipment, the total load, and the conditions of your power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does the BAC 400 MK II do?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe BAC 400 MK II belongs to PLiXiR's Elite BAC MK II series of balanced AC power conditioners. The design uses a symmetrical transformer as the basis of the power conditioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a balanced output, the two power conductors are at equal, opposite voltages relative to ground. The voltage between the conductors remains suitable for the connected equipment of the chosen voltage variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA targeted approach to the power supply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal is to reduce power supply and ground-related interference. The conditioner does not change your audio equipment into a different type of component, nor does it increase the audio output power of an amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat can you expect from the sound result?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe meaningful question is not what sonic character the conditioner adds, but whether the application in your installation makes a relevant difference. Assess this with familiar music and a careful comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring a comparison, you can pay attention to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBackground silence: do soft details and background information remain recognizable?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVocal reproduction: are articulation and small nuances clearly audible?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLow-end reproduction: do basslines and individual low tones remain recognizable?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSpatial presentation: do voices and instruments maintain a clear place within the recording?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCohesion: do details remain part of a single musical performance?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor sources, headphone systems, and compact hi-fi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSource equipment and preamplifiers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for, among others, preamplifiers, DACs, streamers, audio network routers, CD players, and turntables. The BAC 400 MK II can therefore be used as a targeted conditioner for the source section of a larger installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesktop audio and headphone systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA DAC and headphone amplifier form a different load than a powerful speaker amplifier. For a suitable desktop setup, the BAC 400 MK II can offer an organized central power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSmall active speakers and stereo systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmall active speakers and compact stereo systems are also mentioned as applications. Here too, check the combined power consumption of all connected devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild quality and dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe BAC 400 MK II has a black anodized aluminum enclosure with a CNC-milled logo. The stated dimensions are 24.5 × 16 × 15 cm, including feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFour connections for your audio equipment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe BAC 400 MK II has four outlets. For the European Schuko version, you can connect four devices directly, as long as their combined load remains within capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe continuous capacity of 280 W applies to the conditioner as a whole, not per outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-table-wrap\" role=\"region\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSystem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eOutlet 1\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eOutlet 2\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eOutlet 3\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eOutlet 4\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHeadphone system\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadphone amplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eStreamer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSpare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDedicated source equipment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eStreamer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePreamplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePhono preamplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCompact stereo system\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable amplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eStreamer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCD player or spare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSmall active speakers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eRight speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDAC or preamplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eStreamer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese groupings are examples, not a confirmation that every combination is suitable. Always assess the total power consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich amplifier is suitable for the BAC 400 MK II?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dutch product information states the following guidelines for small stereo systems, expressed as audio output power per channel at 4 ohms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-table-wrap\" role=\"region\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eAmplifier class\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eGuideline per channel at 4 ohms\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClass A\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e20 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClass AB\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e50 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClass D\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e120 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese values are selection guidelines. The audio output power of an amplifier is not the same as its power consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the power consumption of all connected devices and base the selection on the continuous capacity of 280 W. Do not assess the combination solely on the maximum power of 400 W.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor powerful power amplifiers, monoblocks, or a larger complete installation, a larger BAC model is generally the recommended category to assess suitability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOptional power cables: PLiXiR THE STATEMENT and Supreme\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can combine the BAC 400 MK II with a suitable power cable from the PLiXiR range. THE STATEMENT is the high-quality cable option; the Supreme Balanced AC Power Cable is the flagship of the cable line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-cable-grid\"\u003e\n\n\u003carticle class=\"plixir-cable-card\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plixir-tag\"\u003eOptional power cable\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePLiXiR THE STATEMENT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTHE STATEMENT uses thick, ultra-pure copper conductors, a symmetrical conductor construction, and an FI-E11 Copper connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe FI-11 CU 15A IEC is an IEC C13 connector and fits the IEC C14 input of the conditioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"plixir-cable-card\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plixir-tag\"\u003eOptional top choice\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePLiXiR Supreme Balanced AC Power Cable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who want to use the highest cable series from PLiXiR, the Supreme Balanced AC Power Cable is the optional top choice. According to PLiXiR, this cable represents the most advanced development of the proprietary balanced AC cable architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Supreme uses UPOCC copper conductors and high-quality Furutech Fl-46 NCF Copper. The Fl-46 NCF Copper IEC is an IEC C13 connector and fits the IEC C14 input of the conditioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does ‘balanced’ mean for a power cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor these cables, ‘balanced’ refers to the cable architecture. The cable itself does not create a symmetrical power supply: that happens in the transformer of the conditioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-table-wrap\" role=\"region\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"plixir-spec-table\"\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePLiXiR Elite BAC 400 MK II\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced AC power conditioner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGeneration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eElite BAC MK II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaximum power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e400 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eContinuous power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e280 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNumber of outlets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEuropean version\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e4 × Schuko in the Schuko version\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEuropean input voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e220–240 V AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEuropean output voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e220–240 V AC, balanced, 50 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePower input\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eC14 IEC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions (w × d × h)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e24.5 × 16 × 15 cm, including feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e10.4 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack anodized aluminum with CNC-milled logo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStated standby \/ no-load consumption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 1.5% of maximum power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGuideline Class A at 4 ohms\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e20 W audio output power per channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGuideline Class AB at 4 ohms\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e50 W audio output power per channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGuideline Class D at 4 ohms\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e120 W audio output power per channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOptional power cable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePLiXiR THE STATEMENT with C13 IEC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOptional top-class power cable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePLiXiR Supreme Balanced AC Power Cable with C13 IEC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBAC 400 MK II, BAC 1000 MK II, or BAC 1500 MK II?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-table-wrap\" role=\"region\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"plixir-comparison-table\"\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eBAC 400 MK II\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eBAC 1000 MK II\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eBAC 1500 MK II\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePositioning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSources, desktop audio, and small stereo systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact to medium installations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium installations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaximum power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e400 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e1500 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eContinuous power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e280 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e700 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEuropean connections\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the BAC 400 MK II when four connections are sufficient and the total load fits within the continuous capacity. A larger model is relevant when the equipment requires more power or you need more direct connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA larger model is not automatically audibly better. Base the choice on your complete installation and the power consumption of the connected devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-faq\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the BAC 400 MK II?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-faq-answer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA balanced AC power conditioner with four outlets, 280 W continuous power, and 400 W maximum power. It is intended for suitable source equipment, desktop audio, and small hi-fi installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this the same version as the older BAC 400?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-faq-answer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This description concerns the BAC 400 MK II. Specifications and listening experiences of the older BAC 400 may not be used as data for the MK II without question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow much power is available?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-faq-answer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dutch product information states 280 W continuous and 400 W maximum. This capacity applies to all connected devices together, not per outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich amplifier is suitable for the BAC 400 MK II?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-faq-answer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dutch guidelines at 4 ohms are 20 W per channel for Class A, 50 W per channel for Class AB, and 120 W per channel for Class D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, check the total power consumption. The audio output power of an amplifier is not the same as its power consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I connect my amplifier and sources together?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-faq-answer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a suitable compact installation. Check the combined load and whether four connections are sufficient. Assess the combination based on the continuous capacity of 280 W.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I use it only for sources?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-faq-answer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Preamplifiers, DACs, CD players, and turntables are mentioned as applications. The conditioner can therefore also power a separate source section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the BAC 400 MK II suitable for headphone audio?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-faq-answer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDACs and headphone amplifiers are mentioned as possible applications. Also check the combined load of all devices in a headphone system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I connect active speakers?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-faq-answer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe product information mentions small sets of active speakers. Suitability depends on the power consumption of the speakers and other equipment. Not every active speaker set fits within the capacity of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow many devices can I connect directly?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-faq-answer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFour. The number of connections and the power capacity must be assessed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes the BAC 400 MK II have an on\/off switch?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-faq-answer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dutch specifications do not mention an on\/off switch. The standard version is described as Always ON.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat power input does the BAC 400 MK II have?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-faq-answer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLet the exact connector type of the delivered version be confirmed. The connection of the larger BAC models may not automatically be taken over as a specification of the BAC 400 MK II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich Statement power cable should I order?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-faq-answer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose THE STATEMENT with a Schuko mains plug and C13 IEC plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I also choose the Supreme power cable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-faq-answer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the Supreme Balanced AC Power Cable is the highest cable series from PLiXiR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo the power cables themselves create balanced mains voltage?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-faq-answer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. For the cables, ‘balanced’ refers to the cable construction. The symmetrical power supply is provided by the conditioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a power cable included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-faq-answer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhen should I choose the BAC 1000 MK II?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-faq-answer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen four connections are sufficient, but your equipment requires more capacity. The Dutch specification for the BAC 1000 MK II is 700 W nominal and 1000 W maximum power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhen should I choose the BAC 1500 MK II?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-faq-answer\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you need five connections or the total load requires a larger conditioner. The BAC 1500 MK II offers 1000 W continuous and 1500 W maximum power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"plixir-advice\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdvice for your installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWould you like to know if the BAC 400 MK II is suitable for your headphone system, source equipment, or compact stereo system? Send us the make and model of the devices you want to connect. We will assess the required capacity, the number of connections, and the appropriate power cable based on your installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AUDIOKAFE ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59066101661960,"sku":null,"price":1799.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3205\/1976\/files\/9A0E355F-D639-4B0C-B70E-2B9482528A2F.webp?v=1791725194","url":"https:\/\/audiokafe.com\/products\/plixir-elite-bac-400-mk-ii-audio-power-conditioner","provider":"AUDIOKAFE ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}