POWERGRIP YG-3

Power Conditioner

The Powergrip YG-3 is a power conditioner designed to provide clean and safe electrical power to high-end audio and video systems. With a power handling capacity of up to 3680 watts at 230 volts and 16 amps, it is fully capable of supporting even the most demanding setups, including those with high-power amplifiers, for which it offers two dedicated high-current outlets. The unit features twelve AC output sockets, ensuring ample flexibility to connect every component of even the most complex systems.

The importance of filtered power in modern hi-fi and home theater setups cannot be overstated: radio interference, electromagnetic noise, switching power supplies, and voltage fluctuations are silent enemies of sound and visual quality. In response to these issues, engineers at Barnsly Sound Organization developed the Powergrip project with the goal of offering an effective, non-intrusive solution that protects connected devices without compromising dynamics, detail, or sound purity.

The YG-3 features advanced protection against overvoltage, high-current spikes, and induced noise, managed through three distinct modes for more refined protection than standard devices. When hazardous voltages are detected, internal relays immediately disconnect the outputs; in less severe cases, MOV systems step in, supported by additional downstream filtering stages. All of this is housed in a high-quality metal chassis that effectively shields against external interference.

Design and usability are not overlooked: the 8 mm brushed aluminum front panel features an elegant touch sensor for sequential on/off control of the outlets with a simple tap. The large, easy-to-read display provides real-time voltage readings, phase alignment indicators, and allows for menu customization in terms of style, color, and language.

The YG-3’s operational versatility extends to home automation systems, with 12V trigger compatibility and remote control capabilities. Protection isn’t limited to power sockets—it also extends to antenna, satellite, and wired signal lines, ensuring a comprehensive safeguard for the entire audio-video ecosystem.

At the heart of the device are three selectable filtering modes, each tailored to different needs: a minimum filtering mode, designed to protect without interfering with sensitive equipment; a maximum filtering mode, ideal for reducing network noise to a minimum; and a damper filtering mode, which provides slightly less filtering but enhances resonance damping and minimizes inter-device interference.

Unlike power regenerators or voltage stabilizers, the Powergrip YG-3 takes a transparent, non-invasive approach. It does not artificially alter supplied voltage, as its engineers believe that most modern audio devices perform optimally within a 200 to 256-volt range, and that voltage stabilization often limits available current to amplifiers, reducing their dynamic response.

With the Powergrip YG-3, protection comes hand in hand with a tangible improvement in sound and visual quality, providing a solid and high-performance foundation to bring out the best in any hi-fi or home theater setup.

Technical Specifications:

• Safe operating voltage range: 160–320 V
• Protection shutdown thresholds: low 190 V; high 256 V (values may vary based on network distortion to ensure optimal protection and prevent false triggers)
• Maximum internal wiring current: 25 A
• Maximum current for power cable and outlet: 16 A
• Self-consumption: 1.4 W–20 W depending on active functions
• Power-off consumption via button 2 at full load: 0 W
• Neutral path resistance: 0.00005 Ohm
• Voltage path resistance (hi-fi high-current filter without fuse and holder): 0.015 Ohm
• Fuse: 0.01 Ohm resistance (with holder); 5x20 mm size; 16 A current
• Power cable cross-section: 3.3 mm²
• Internal wiring cross-section (Hi-Fi filter): 3.3 mm²
• DC measurement range: up to +999 mV
• Maximum DC filtering value: 1.8 V
• Maximum on/off delay: 60 seconds
• Operating temperature range: 10–40 °C
• Dimensions (H x D x W): 156.5 x 280 x 440 mm
• Net weight: 7.6 kg
• Maximum load on top of unit: 10 kg
• Placement: horizontal only