Xitel’s New Ground Loop Isolator Stops Speaker Hum

March 3, 2004 –— Xitel Pty Ltd., a worldwide leading provider of digital audio technology solutions, today announced the release of the first premium quality Ground Loop Isolator designed specifically to stop the annoying ground loop hum that can result from connecting computers to home stereo equipment.

As the trend towards more and more consumers playing digital audio from their computers through their home stereo systems continue, many are discovering an annoying hum in their speakers. The most likely cause of this hum is not their PC or home stereo, but a ground loop in their home or apartment mains power wiring, which can occur through differences in resistance in the electrical system. When a computer or audio component is connected to a stereo, a path is provided for electricity to flow from one wall socket to another as the electrical system tries to balance itself, causing the amplifier to generate noise, which is heard through the speakers as annoying hum.

Given that the volume of users who listen to music through their PCs continues to rise, Xitel has released a new Ground Loop Isolator to enable consumers to continue to connect their computer to their home stereo and enjoy pristine digital audio without any background interference.

Xitel’s new Ground Loop Isolator works by breaking the earth between a computer and stereo to ensure no ground path exists for current from an electrical imbalance to flow. This simple and effective way of eliminating ground loop issues preserves the full fidelity of all digital music while preventing speakers from humming.

“We’re thrilled to be bringing another product to market that enhances the experience of listening to digital audio through a home stereo,” said Barrie Davis, Managing Director of Xitel. “This simple interface ensures your computer behaves more like a piece of high-end audio equipment so you can enjoy music without any annoying interference.”

Compatibility, Simplicity, Flexibility
Xitel’s ground loop isolator has been fully designed, built and tested to exacting standards for high fidelity audio applications. Its quality components ensure premium signal transmission and audiophile performance, making it equally suitable for eliminating ground loops from all types of stereo equipment as well as computers. It installs simply by plugging into the RCA inputs on the back of any receiver, amplifier, mini-system or stereo.

Availability and Pricing:
Xitel’s new Ground Loop Isolator is available in the USA from Xitel at www.xiteldirect.com for an estimated street price of $29.95. Selected retail stores will be added nationwide shortly. Refer to www.xitel.com for updates on retail stores and availability.

SOURCE Xitel