IsoTek EVO3 Premier 3m

IsoTek EVO3 Premier Power Cable

The EVO3 Premier power cable from the British brand IsoTek is a high-end product designed to optimize the performance of audio and video devices. Resulting from many years of research and development, it incorporates advanced technologies and materials aimed at reducing interference and noise on the electrical current.

Design and Manufacturing

At the heart of the EVO3 Premier are three 2mm2 conductors made of 99.9999% pure OFC (Oxygen Free Copper). This high-quality copper is then plated with a layer of pure silver. Silver, being an excellent electrical conductor, further enhances the conductivity and electrical properties of the cable.

The strands are arranged in parallel with a slight twist. This long-proven geometry provides an effective first line of defense against RFI (radio frequency interference) and EMI (electromagnetic interference).

FEP Teflon Dielectric

To electrically insulate the conductors, IsoTek has chosen to use an FEP Teflon (fluorinated ethylene propylene) dielectric. This material has a very low dielectric constant over a wide frequency range. Chemically inert, it offers excellent mechanical resistance and a low coefficient of friction. FEP Teflon is the reference choice when high-level electrical and thermal insulation is required.

Cotton Filling

Between the conductors and the outer sheath, the EVO3 Premier incorporates a cotton filling. This reinforces the internal structure of the cable and reduces microphony. Additionally, cotton has excellent dielectric properties for a solid material.

Flexible PVC Sheath

The outer sheath of the EVO3 Premier is made of flexible PVC. This material provides flexibility and mechanical robustness to the cable. A layer of paper is inserted between the cotton filling and the PVC sheath. Combined with the cotton, it forms a buffer that helps preserve the dielectric properties of the assembly.

Noise and Interference Reduction

The main objective of the EVO3 Premier is to provide the cleanest and most stable power supply possible to audio devices. To achieve this, it employs several technologies aimed at filtering noise and rejecting interference:

• The parallel twisted geometry of the conductors limits the pickup of RFI and EMI interference.
• The shielding provided by the sheath and internal materials also attenuates the penetration of external disturbances.
• The gold-plated connectors ensure optimal and oxidation-free contact.

Among the observed improvements:

• Reduced background noise, resulting in deeper silence and an expanded soundstage.
• Better resolution of micro-details.
• Increased clarity and precision across the entire spectrum.
• Sharper and more incisive note attacks.
• Better developed and more explosive dynamics.
• Richer timbres and better tonal coherence.
• A wider and deeper soundstage, with more stable and defined instrument and vocal placement.
• Improved sense of rhythm and musical timing.

These qualities are particularly evident on entry-level and mid-range devices. The EVO3 Premier reveals their full potential by lifting a veil on the sound reproduction. On higher-end and more powerful electronics, the benefits, though more subtle, remain noticeable.

Key Advantages of the IsoTek EVO3 Premier

• High-end OFC copper conductors plated with silver
• High-quality FEP Teflon dielectric
• Effective noise and interference reduction
• Significant sound improvements: transparency, dynamics, resolution…
• Excellent value for money

Technical Specifications

Electrical Specifications

• Conductor cross-section: 3 × 2.0 mm²
• Rated current: 16 A
• Dielectric constant: 2.1

Materials

• Conductor: 99.9999% oxygen-free silver-plated copper
• Insulation: Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP)
• Outer sheath: High-flexibility Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Connectivity

• 24-carat gold-plated audiophile connectors
• Schuko power plug (CEE 7/7)
• IEC C13 connector

Dimensions

• Length: 3 m
• Outer diameter: 10 mm