Science proves Russ right

Russ Andrews Accessories has announced that scientific research has finally proven the company’s claims to the effectiveness of its mains products in reducing the negative effects of radio frequency interference on the performance of audio systems.

During 2006 the Advertising Standards Authority were alerted to Russ Andrews’ advertising claims and after a twelve month hiatus ruled against its claims that the mains cables and mains conditioners rejected RFI due to insufficient scientific evidence to back up the claim. The ASA did not rule that the products do not work.

Following the ruling, Russ Andrews set out to obtain the necessary scientific measurements to ascertain exactly the effect on RFI rejection that its products provide. Employing the services of respected mains expert, Ben Duncan, to devise a testing procedure, the company submitted a selection of mains cables and spike reduction units for in-depth and robust testing.

According to Russ Andrews, Ben’s results have proved without doubt that the products do effectively and dramatically reduce the transfer of RFI to audio equipment - confirming the theory and listening tests carried out by Russ Andrews.

More testing is due to be undertaken and the test results will be peer reviewed and published in a white paper later in 2008.

For thirty years Russ Andrews, founder of Russ Andrews Accessories Ltd. has been researching the effects of mains pollution on the ability of audio systems to faithfully reproduce music. His research led to a long standing and ongoing collaboration with USA based cable manufacturer Kimber. Russ found that Ray Kimber’s products, with their woven construction, were the most effective at rejecting RFI.

Russ Andrews launched the world’s first audiophile mains cable in 1986, constructed using Kimber’s woven cables. Since then, many additional cables at various price points have been introduced into the range. Russ has subsequently conducted extensive research into the effects of mains spikes and ‘dirty’ mains on the audio signal and produced many products aimed at countering these effects.
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