Power Conditioner Frank Acoustics


Frank Acoustics Power Bank Storage


Power ConditionerThe words Power Bank becomes synonymous with the coming of smart mobile phones, the same PB (in name) find itself into the audio scene of late. Here, I am talking about FRANK PB-15000Ws Power Bank Storage from Frank Acoustics.

Since my system already quipped with TORUS 8A-AVR power conditioner, which the entire system draws its current from, and I own only a small system so I thought I do not need power reserve like this behemoth FPB-15000Ws. I was wrong!

 Despite many of my peers are singing praise about this FPB, I remained unshaken and did not jump in the bandwagon like many others. It was through casual conversation in a social meeting with Frankie, the designer that I agree to give it a try. It has given me very surprising improvements on all counts, and with zero negative remark.

1.      My system has low noisefloor. Prior this, I never felt that there is any need in reducing noise in my system; the installation of PB, in my hopeful intent, was to stabilized the power swing due to the commercial centre next door between operation hours. And what a pleasant surprised when I noticed other good effects that are considered to be bonuses. To be honest, I am not sure whether it is the noise floor being reduced, as I can only deduced that it is because I hear more refinement with better micro-dynamic details retrieval with this addition, and indeed my system is now less susceptible to the bad effects of power swing.

2.      In a satellite speaker system like mine, where lower octaves are helped by woofers (Rogers AB-1) and REL subwoofer where both are trying to work well into main speakers of BBC LS3/5A pedigree, I can have (allowed) a good excuse for slight lesser fidelity in the bass as compared to the main speakers’ performance. To my surprise, the addition of PB gives the most audible good effects in the bass frequency band; the bass control and definition have improved to a stage that many music were termed as “unplayable” in the past, like 80’s pop/rock music, are now sounds good. Seemingly the PB has boosted the power handling of my FM Acoustic 108 mono power amp from 70W RMS to a more powerful amp.

3.      Almost simultaneously, together with what I noticed to the low frequency band, tonal balance above it has taken on an elevated threshold with the high frequency extremes being most immediate; that the high frequency band is now pristinely clear and free from minute artifacts of phase shift, which was never noticed before; as a result, the staging imagery presented with an improved clarity, focusing, better isolation and providing a clear delineated dimensionality unheard before in mm system.

4.      There were so much going on and certainly the bandwidth balance gets noticed at the same time among the rest I mentioned earlier; the rhythms and tempo of music, its arrangement and other physical attributes in sound are heard more “structured” and has better composition. The sound becomes more “tidy” in comparison.

5.      Naturally, once the above are inplaced, the embedded emotional content, the expression of musician and his/her musicianship or artistry are able to come through more readily, making the listening that much more effortless, and at the same time, allows you to hear more and deeper into the music.



 I am more than pleased with this addition, and this Bank,unlike all other banks,is definitely good!Thumbs up!
  



Reviewed  by Facebook   BBC minimonitor   JOKI  LS3/5A GURU.

FRANK ULTRA BANK UB-25000Ws Power Conditioner




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      FRANK ULTRA BANK UB-25000Ws Power Conditioner 


How it Works
The shunt reactor is an absorber of reactive power, thus increasing the energy efficiency of the system. It is the most compact device commonly used for reactive power compensation in long high-voltage transmission lines and in cable system. Frank Acoustics has modified this system using a proprietary system for domestic abodes. The Frank Power Bank Storage component is essentially a scaled down version of this unique system for maintaining AC power to your Hi-fi system.



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Specification:

MODEL :
FRANK ULTRA BANK STORAGE  UB-25000Ws
 
 
AC Output outlet :
AC outlets by ABL SURSUM CRYO UL12500 Germany  With L  EMI ground filter.
 
 
Voltage :
100VAC -275VAC  50/60HzAC
 
 
Input/Output Current Capacity : 15-20 AMP  (option 40 amps)
 ( Power Line Conditioner ) for any high end audio system. Input and output Loop true only.  
 
 
 
Transformer :
Dual core low loss Shunt Autotransformer 
 
 
Regulation::
NO Voltage Regulation
 
 
Features :
Cool running and noise free technology allows placement in critical listening environments.       
 
 
Charging time :
5 to 6 hour to full performance level.
 
 
Dimensions :
190mm H x 486mm W x 405mm D
 
 
Weight :
45kg
 
 
Standby Power Consumption :
10 Watts
 
 
Operating Temperature:
−25°C to 80°C
 
 
Made in Malaysia :
Damansara




For Export Only


Price :


USD$ 5800.00  

*Specification subject to change without notice.







Reviewed:



https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/frank-ultra-bank/




Summary

I have been very satisfied to have the Frank Ultra Bank UB-25000Ws in my system. While not the last word in AC power line conditioning approaches capable of solving all AC line interference issues, it is a completely innovative approach that addresses a very important issue of restricted dynamics dynamics and differs significantly from what is being offered by other products. It is a component that was very simple to implement. And once in place, the rewards are greatly gratifying. That sense of an increased foundation for the music and less constricted dynamics are significant steps in the right direction in our quest for a more rewarding musical experiences in our homes.

Do yourself a favor and check this unit out. The Frank Ultra Bank UB-25000Ws comes highly recommended.





Reviewed:






Frank Acoustics Ultra Bank UB-25000Ws Power Conditioner($5800.00)


    I really don’t know why this unit is called an AC  power conditioner because it operates very different from any power conditioner I have ever experienced. This unit surpasses anything and everything that any power conditioner I have ever owned, and I am not ashamed to say I have owned a few. To best describe what the Frank Ultra Bank UB-25000Ws PC does is not try to describe it in this short paragraph. However their website says “The shunt reactor is an absorber of reactive power, thus increasing the energy efficiency of the system”.  In other words this unit will take your system to heights unimaginable. Trust Me. This unit will put your system on Steroids. Worth every dime of the asking price.The Stereo Times (Clement Perry, David Caplan, Moreno Mitchell)








Dato Han Analog Fellowship Wrote:

"MUST" of year 2013

"This is one product at our shore that make every owner of it proud to be a Malaysian. It's price to performance ratio is off the chart in my book. I thought I own some pretty good audio stuffs and expect little from tweaks and/or accessories, but this Frank Ultra bank Pro from Frank Acoustics frightens me. I keep adding till I reached 3 units and yet to reach diminish return. The dynamic swing, detail, separation, palpability, density, imaging, delineation, bass, pace, rhythm, speed, etc etc etc will be improved. You will discovered as I have, the more unit(s) added at the "right point" will improve the above accordingly. This is the "MUST" of year 2013, in my audio book!'











Frank Ultra Bank wins Thai audiophile award:



Gan Wrote:

"I am surprise to learn that even the AV in my system improves hell lot. The picture became brighter, sharper, more 3D. The colour became more solid and vivid. The sound improved the most – happy. This is the best investment in my system."

Thank you so much.


H H Gan
  











Dr Ng Wrote:

 "I cannot explain what it does in engineering perspective, but it improves my sound dramatically - more quiet, less grunge, more dynamic, more focus imaging, better depth and space in-between each musician, more ease and smooth in presentation, more clear and transparent, harmonics and timbre of musical instruments becomes very detail and more audible; each single notes - the attack, sustain and decay... I can hear it even the first day and got even much better after that! Easily 30% UP!!! Bravo Frank Voon - the designer for this . Thank you.World Class! and worth every dollar!
FRANK UB15000Ws – Ultra Bank Storage was installed few days back - tapping into my dedicated power line for HIFI.  Truly an awesome huge improvement to sonics. Anyone in the forum has try this?"

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Malaysia -Subang












Lim Wrote:

"Frank Ultra Bank is Lord of Power, my 150W power amp sounded more like 250W, extended the frequency bandwidth. Eat that out! Dynamic and transient benefited the most. No dragging if you know what I mean. With great power, come greater volumetric soundstage dimensionality. The images were rock steady, no wobbling. The stage was akin to spooky electrostatic. On Brendan Perry's This boy, the banker sworn he heard the sound coming from the back wall. The spatial thing was generous, good deal of space around the images and nothing stands in between the listener and the imaginary stage."













Joki LS3/5a Club wrote:

Naturally, once the above are inplaced, the embedded emotional content, the expression of musician and his/her musicianship or artistry are able to come through more readily, making the listening that much more effortless, and at the same time, allows you to hear more and deeper into the music.










ko Sang wrote:

Frank Ultra bank サウンド効果が明らかとなります。ボーカル明瞭さが増加すると、それはより透明になります。

From Japan 100Vac










Stereotimes reviewed:

"This is one of the best power units I have ever owned in fact I will go as far as saying it's the BEST I have owned. Thanks so much"

Moreno Mitchell






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*Specification subject to change without notice.


















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 ABL SURSUM CYRO UL12500 
MADE IN GERMANY


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ABL SURSUM CYRO SCHUKO
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FRANK ULTRA BANK CONNECTION



In operational use

There are two typical operational modes in which you can deploy the FRANK  Ultra Bank within your system where:

       Option 1 is connected in parallel to the AC lines in your abode that is shared by your existing system. This means plugging the FRANK Ultra Bank into an unused AC outlet preferably near your AV/Hifi system. It does not have to be connected to the same AC spur as your AV/Hifi System from your DB (Distribution Box). As long as the FRANK Ultra Bank is on the same phase, any electronic or electric device will benefit from the effect of the FRANK Ultra Bank.

       Option 2  is connected directly to the outlet off the FRANK Ultra Bank . The FRANK Ultra Bank  comes with a pair power outlets with an inbuilt EMI filter for the earth/ground. This also allows you to experiment with different varieties of power cords and power strips - we have no recommendations on this but trust that you will have some favourites that you may want to use with the FRANK Ultra Bank.







*  Frank Ultra Bank is handcrafted 






2015







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1 FRANK M5Hz
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Customer testimonial Mr Ling

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4 UNIT FRANK POWER BANK






Source 1

 - BERGMANN Sleipner + BENZ MICRO LP-S + WHEST MC REF V Mk4,




Source 2

 - THALES AUDIO TTT compact + THALES AUDIO Simplicity tone arm + CLEARAUDIO Stradivari MC + AUDIO RESEARCH Ref Phono 2 SE input 1,




Source 3

 - AURENDER W20 - DCS Vivaldi stack + ANTELOPE AUDIO Reference Clock,




Source 4 

- AVID ACUTUS SP Reference with SME V arm + KOETSU Azule MC + AUDIO RESEARCH Ref Phono 2 SE input 2,




Source 5

 - AURENDER W20 - ESOTERIC Grandioso stack + ANTELOPE AUDIO Reference Clock,




Source 6

 - VPI HRX + SOUNDSMITH Strain Gauge,





Amplification 1



 - AUDIO RESEARCH ref 40 + GRYPHON AUDIO DESIGN Mephisto Stereo (mid +high) + CONSTELLATION AUDIO Centaur monoblocks (bass)





Speakers - PROAC Carbon 8




PUREPOWER 2000, Purepower 3000,
2 SHUNYATA cyclops,





3 FRANK ACOUSTICS Power Bank,
2 FRANK ACOUSTICS Ultra Bank.




The frank Power bank I Am impressed, more bass & less sibilance..


Mr Ling

Malaysia Miri









Frank Power Bank Customer testimonial Mr Sim


 4 UNIT FRANK ULTRA BANK UB-15000Ws
 4 UNIT FRANK POWER BANK PB-15000Ws
10pc ABL MCB


















FRANK DB Incoming two phase 150Amp with 415V to 240V 2X Plitron Transformer 10000VA

AC POWER CONDITIONER FRANK













Pass Lab X1000.5














 Burmester 808 Mk5
















10pc CRYO ABL MCB 50AMP T1
















 FRANK POWER BANK




Frank Power Bank effect on sound became noticeable . Vocal clarity increased and became more transparent.

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 Sim