Press Release
Clarus, the high-end audio engineering company specializing in signal and power solutions for high-performance audio and video, is proud to announce the new Concerto MKII power conditioner, a next-generation eight-outlet AC power solution engineered to substantially reduce electrically induced noise without compromising dynamics, tonal density, or musical detail.
Building on the original Concerto power conditioner, the MKII design introduces higher current capacity, refined filtering architectures, improved grounding and enhanced power distribution. The result is both measurable and audible noise reduction while preserving the electrical behavior demanded by high-performance audio systems.
Clarus designed the Concerto MKII power conditioner based on a simple guiding principle: noise reduction must never come at the expense of musical vitality. Instead of pursuing maximum noise attenuation at the cost of dynamics and tonal richness, the Concerto MKII’s design targets acoustically destructive real-world noise based on how it propagates through an audio system; preserving the vitality and coherency of the musical performance while providing unrestricted current delivery for analog, digital and high-current components.
The original Concerto MKI version was introduced in 2019 with an MSRP of $4,000. Seven years later, to manufacture the exact same product, the MSRP would have to be increased to roughly $8000. Consequently, the opportunity for a significant upgrade presented itself as the next logical progression; the end result being an immense and even more impactful sonic improvement.
"Many power conditioners reduce noise by constraining current,” said Jay Victor, the engineer behind the Concerto MKII power conditioner. “The MKII takes a different approach by targeting acoustically destructive noise while preserving the dynamics and harmonic structure that make music feel alive.” At the heart of the Concerto MKII power conditioner is an application-specific filter architecture that matches each filtering strategy to the electrical demands of connected components. With this architecture, sensitive analog components benefit from high-permeability common-mode “Clarus FluxCore” filtering, which virtually eliminates ground-referenced noise without limiting current or compressing dynamics.
The four outlets labeled “Digital” receive power from a combination of differential-mode and common-mode “Clarus FluxCore” filter circuits designed to suppress high-frequency noise generated by digital circuitry. The two outlets labeled “High Current” receive power from a common-mode “Clarus FluxCore-HC” filter engineered to suppress noise as well as deliver large transient currents while reducing conducted interference and mitigating the effects of radiated noise. High-permeability “Clarus FluxCore” nanocrystalline inductor technology is also used to supply power to the two outlets labeled “Analog”. These proprietary filter networks provide effective noise suppression without introducing series resistance or nonlinear behavior under dynamic load conditions. Newly added oil-filled capacitors improve thermal stability and the long-term reliability of the analog and high-current circuits.
Clarus’ FluxCore” filtering is the ultimate AC power conditioning “game changer” allowing the Concerto MKII to eliminate a critically unpredictable variable - continuous and random AC line imperfections. The audible results are more music packed with emotion, increased transparency and lifelike space between instruments, allowing for the very best possible sonic performance from your existing system.
The Concerto MKII power conditioner’s design also incorporates full 20-amp internal circuitry, allowing it to operate optimally on both 15-amp and 20-amp residential circuits while ensuring that internal wiring, filtering and distribution never become a current-limiting factor. Star-ground architecture and isolated-ground outlets reduce ground-borne noise and prevent circulating ground currents. Power is distributed internally using heavy-gauge copper bus bars to minimize voltage drop and support high transient demands. System protection is provided by a hydraulic-magnetic circuit breaker designed to tolerate high inrush currents without nuisance-tripping. To reduce mechanically induced noise, constrained-layer damping material is applied within the chassis to absorb vibration generated by inductive components, maintaining stable electrical behavior during operation.
Imagine listening to music and experiencing the distinct sense that there’s no AC powering your
system as every musical note floats in an effortless way, unlike anything you’ve ever experienced!
All the while, allowing your system to remain faithful to the sonic character of the recording.
Taken together, these elements create a stable, low-noise electrical foundation; one designed to let connected components operate freely and predictably under real musical demands. By addressing electrical noise - based on its source and mode of propagation - and by aligning filtering, grounding and current delivery with the needs of each connected component, the Concerto MKII power conditioner delivers cumulative, audible improvements without imposing a sonic signature. The result is lower background noise, improved low-level resolution, greater dynamic contrast and increased clarity during complex musical passages; effective noise reduction that preserves rather than constrains the musical performance of an audio system.
US Suggested Retail Pricing: $12,000 USD. (not including power cable).
Availability: The Clarus Concerto MKII power conditioner will be available during Q2 2026 through authorized Clarus retailers.