PS 3100 HV

How does a Power Supply perfect an amplifier that already touches the limits of physics? The A 3100 HV and the PA 3100 HV operate on such an exceptional dynamic plane that simply maximizing power can no longer bring the playback any closer to the original recording.The answer lies in a conviction that feels almost paradoxical: the purest form of power isn't achieved by relentlessly adding energy, but through the art of intelligently removing its limitations. Decades of research into reference power amplification have made one thing abundantly clear: unlocking of the final, crucial, sonic nuances stems entirely from the unshakeable stability of the power supply. This is the exact revelation that gave birth to the PS 3100 HV. It is far more than an auxiliary high-performance power supply; it is an instrument of uncompromising physics. To liberate the amplifiers from electromagnetic and thermal shackles, it relies on absolute physical separation, allowing the system to function as a perfectly calibrated musical organism. The execution is as sophisticated as it is simple: the moment the PS 3100 HV is connected via the massive M-23 Special Powerlink cable, a strict division of labour occurs.

From that second on, the internal power supply of the A 3100 HV or PA 3100 HV dedicates itself exclusively to the sensitive input stages and high-voltage amplifiers. Consequently, there is absolutely no way for speaker loads or interactions with the output stage to color or change the fundamental character of the amplifier in any way. The sonic character of the amplifier is developed exclusively in the fully isolated input / voltage gain stage, which will remain absolutely consistent regardless of the speaker used. The external PS 3100 HV, meanwhile, provides the unyielding muscle. Armed with a staggering 1200 VA and double the filter capacitance, it assumes sole responsibility for the output stages. It delivers massive currents to the power amplifiers instantly and without a trace of hesitation. The result is a system harmony that redefines the very concept of load stability. Because massive charging currents and mains-induced interference are physically banished from the amplifiers, the PS 3100 HV reveals a profound sonic truth, even during the most explosive dynamic shifts. It doesn't just deliver power. It grants the music absolute freedom.

The dynamic base

The sheer output of a massive transformer is sonically worthless if it cannot be summoned instantly at the decisive musical moment. True dynamics demand not just raw power, but absolute speed. To make the immense energy of the PS 3100 HV fully accessible, we engineered a capacitance bank capable of effortlessly mastering even the most extreme dynamic shifts. An array of 24 custom-developed, high-performance capacitors delivers a staggering total capacitance of 240,000 µF.
By wiring these components in a strict parallel configuration, both internal resistance and their already minute inductance are driven down to an absolute minimum. The result is an inexhaustible reserve of energy: whenever the musical signal demands maximum output - such as during a thunderous orchestral crescendo - the power supply can surge up to 1200 Joules of energy into the output stages with virtually zero inertia.

Intelligent Control: The Awakening of Power

We believe that physical forces must be harnessed and directed; right from the very first moment. Were the capacitor banks of the PS 3100 HV to power up unchecked, the immense inrush current would inevitably trip any standard household circuit breaker. For T+A, however, the seamless integration of every reference device into a home environment is just as essential as its sonic performance. That is why the PS 3100 HV is equipped with a highly intelligent, processor-controlled soft-start architecture.

This control processor acts much like a pilot spooling up the engines: it limits the initial current draw, oversees the gentle ramp-up of system voltages, and smoothly charges the high-performance capacitors. It is a perfectly choreographed ignition sequence, one that integrates the raw power of the supply into a system with absolute elegance and uncompromising safety.

Visible Authority: The Visual Culmination of the Chain

The fascination of absolute high-end audio lies just as much in its visual harmony as in the spellbinding music it reproduces.
For the PS 3100 HV, the signature large-format VU meter of the HV series was entirely re-engineered, perfectly mirroring the elegant standard of the A 3100 HV. This brings the concept full circle: the power supply and amplifier merge not merely technologically, but visually, forming a flawless chain - a seamless unity of power and precision that reveals its profound synergy at a single glance. Yet, this instrument is far more than the aesthetic capstone of the 3100 series. It is a precision gauge of the system. Acting as a direct window into the machine, it visualizes the processes within in real time. The choice is always yours: monitor the absolute stability of the supply voltage, or watch the flow of current being delivered to the output stages. In this way, the power of this reference system becomes not just audible, but strikingly tangible to the eye. Through this refinement, the VU meter serves a compelling dual purpose: it visually anchors the PS 3100 HV to the A 3100 HV, while remaining a precision indicator of the system performance.