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Are Tri-Phazers an FX plugin?

How are “Tritium” and “Tri-Phazer” pronounced?

Are Tri-Phazers directional?

What does “Break-In” mean and why does it matter?

My sound degrades in quality every so often. What’s going on?

What does the power rating on Tri-Phazers mean?

What is with all these Guarantees?

How are Tri-Phazers different from other similar products? I’ve seen the “little black boxes” before and been disappointed.

Where can Tri-Phazers be used?

I have X-20’s, but I want X-80’s. Do you take trade ins?

Can I measure my changes in performance with Tri-Phazers?

My Tri-Phazer is creating a buzz. Why?

Where should I install my Power Tri-Phazers for the biggest difference?

Can I swap a Speaker Tri-Phazer in place for a Line Tri-Phazer and vice versa?

Is there a preferred order of upgrading my system to Tri-phazed Technology?

I have my Tri-Phazer hooked up, but hear no sound. Why?

(Trih-Tee-Um) and (Try-Fay-Zur)

No. Tri-Phazer technology will work the same regardless of the direction it is placed in the signal chain. An arrow may be on the unit just to suppress any confusion.

Is it better to put my Tri-Phazers closer to the amplifier or the speakers?

Although opinions may differ among customers, the placement of Tri-Phazers does not matter. The distance of a signal cable between the two components (amplifier and speakers) is short enough that no noticeable amount of skew will have built back up through 15 or 20 feet of speaker cable. The only time it may affect the sound slightly would be through a 50-100 foot signal snake. Otherwise, feel free to just place the Tri-Phazers wherever they fit best in the room.

THIS IS CRITICALLY IMPORTANT! Break-In refers the playback time needed for your system to adjust and adapt to the signal it is being fed. Every component, from CD players to amplifiers to speakers especially, requires a certain amount of break-in before reaching its nominal operating capabilities. Every time the signal path is altered in ANY WAY (new cables, receiver, amplifier, DAC’s, etc...), the system has to re-break in. And this break-in time will vary based on the age of components, how long they have been working in the present signal chain, and the volume level and duration of continuous playback.


Because of such drastic changes made in the signal, Tri-Phazers will usually require at least 50 hours of solid playback before components in the Tri-Phazer chain really start to break in. After the nominal break-in time, your system will continue to improve with continued playback. The easiest way to break in your system is to set it loud, and leave for the weekend.


You can read here for more about Break-In and why it’s so important.

Have questions? We have answers...

No. Tri-Phazers are more of an Audio Conditioner. There are not any adjustments on Tri-Phazers that will alter the sound the way an Effects Unit would do.


With Tri-Phazers, incoming audio signals are repaired and realigned, bringing back the linearity, natural timing, and feel that had become skewed from the audio process chain.


Once the audio signal has been Tri-phazed and returned to its original state, gear in turn will be able to utilize the signal more effectively. Processing the signal becomes more efficient as it is less restricted by distortion.

This will occasionally occur for short spurts during the Break-In period. Think of it as “shaking the cob webs out of your speakers.” During this Break-In process, the entire system is reconfiguring how it takes in, processes, and outputs sound. Everything is changing and this is especially true for speakers, where electrical signals are being transformed into mechanical energy. Speakers, over time, will “get used to” moving and reacting to signals in a certain fashion. Once that signal is drastically altered by Tri-Phazers to be more linear and balanced, and it will take time for speakers’ mechanics to reshape and readjust how they react. This is only temporary and is usually proceeded by a very large jump in performance. This “drop and jump” will also go away as Break-In is further achieved, and speakers will then just continue to perform better and better.

The rating denotes the processing power of the Tri-Phazer, not the peak power handling. A larger power rating provides more Tri-Phazer signal conditioning. However, do not confuse this with the model names of “X” Series Tri-Phazers. An X-80 does not have 4 times the processing of an X-20.

We at Tritium firmly stand behind our product and what it can do for ANY AND EVERY SYSTEM. That’s why we confidently offer a 30-day Money Back Guarantee with every Tri-Phazer purchase.


We GUARANTEE POSITIVE RESULTS and INCREASED PERFORMANCE from ANY SYSTEM DESIGN, or your money back. That simple.

There are many other products that claim similar results, but fall short of delivering what Tri-Phazers can. Some consumers, as a result, have become somewhat timid in regards to products like these, and with just cause. What they need to understand is this: Those other products are active FX processors, which will change or color the sound. Our patented technology actually repairs and conditions the sound passively to act in a more balanced and linear fashion. As a result, our product doesn’t need “processing level” controls, dials, and knobs to adjust how the sound is processed. Just input, Tri-Phaze, output.

Yes you can!


Triphazers will show definite gains in system efficiency.


You can measure the efficiency by reading the Sound Pressure Level (SPL) gains from before and after Tri-Phazer installation (after Break-In of course).


Because of the increase in efficiency, Tri-Phazers will deliver SPL gains of at least 5-7 Decibels and upwards of 9-12 Decibels in your system at or below the same distortion level previous to installation! And with sound doubling in loudness every 3 decibels, that is a lot of extra clean power for your system!

Yes.

Tri-Phazers require no AC power to operate.

Tri-Phazers deliver a 100% flat frequency response through the entire spectrum.

Tri-Phazers work completely transparently in a system with ZERO coloration of the sound.

Tri-Phazers correct a skewed magnetic envelope and provide an even delivery of the entire audio spectrum, as it was meant to be heard.

What is Skew Distortion?

Any other specifications about Tri-Phazers?

Yes we do. We understand that sometimes, everyone just wants a little more. And we want to help bring that to you. Call ahead or email to discuss what you have, and what you’d like to have, and we will be more than happy to offer credit towards a different set.

SKEW DISTORTION OCCURS IN EVERY PIECE OF AUDIO GEAR REGARDLESS OF QUALITY.


Due to non-linearities in the way signals travel, their electromagnetic envelope becomes distorted as it travels through wire, capacitors, resistors, diodes, transistors, etc...


You can read more about Skew Distortion on the Tour.

Tri-Phazers can be used anywhere the signal is transferred.

Boomboxes, Bookshelf stereos, Home Theaters, Automotive systems, Cellphones, Ipods, Televisions, Guitar Amps, PA’s, Mixers, CD players, Recording Studios, Radio Stations, Movie Theaters, Concert Venues, Department of Defense, the list can go on and on...Please see our Applications page.

This can sometimes happen when a Line Level Tri-Phazer is hooked up in a Microphone level application. The signal is too weak at that point in the signal chain for the Line Level units to handle. They, much like Speaker Tri-Phazers, like power. To remedy this, you can either replace the Line Level with an XLR Tri-Phazer at that point, or amplify the signal before it reaches the Line Level Tri-Phazer.

Power Tri-Phazers will make the most noticeable impact in gear whose nominal operation relies critically on a consistent, smooth flow of power to their components.

These include:

  1. •CD Players

  2. •Preamplifiers

  3. •Power Amplifiers

  4. •Guitar, Bass, and Keyboard Amplifiers (Adds great punch and definition)

  5. •Microphone Preamps

  6. •Mixing Consoles

  7. •Televisions (yes, televisions...)


These are usually the best places for them, although most all devices will benefit from the Clean AC power conditioning a Tri-Phazer can deliver.

Unfortunately, not. Line Level designs and Speaker Level are meant to impact the signal in different ways and at different phases of the signal chain.


Line Level will take in a +4 dBu or -10 dBV signal and adjust it for easier processing through subsequent audio gear. Once that signal leaves the processing chain and are amplified to higher levels via the Power Amplifier output stage, Speaker Level Tri-Phazers can only handle them as it is significantly more power flowing through, hence the wattage ratings on Speaker Level units.

Confirm it is the correct application for the correct Tri-Phazer. Line Level will not function on a speaker and vice versa. On a Speaker Tri-Phazer, check your positive and negative connections. These are not interchangeable.

Once the speaker has broken in on a Tri-Phazer, I can just remove the Tri-Phazer right?

If a Tri-Phazer is removed after reconditioning the speakers and system, the same “Re-Break-In” process will occur, since the signal path has once again changed. What will happen is that over time again, speakers and system components will degrade in quality and performance back down to their original states before Tri-Phazers were installed. The same is true if a speaker sits dormant for an extended period of time (months and months, that is...). It will need a short amount of Re-Break-In time again before it returns to it’s Tri-Phazed state of performance.

ABSOLUTELY!


Although it is not required, this order of Tri-Phazing your system will allow you the listener to really get a good understanding of the changes being made at each phase of the signal upgrade chain. In addition, adding them in this order will produce more dramatic results faster as it is adding a level of Tri-Phazing in front of the already conditioned signal.


NOTE: Speaker level Tri-Phazers should always be the first upgrade as it is repairing the most variable interface first - that being the relationship and coupling between amplifier and speakers.


This order will maximize the enjoyment and effectiveness from your Tri-Phazed system:

  1. 1.Speaker Level

  2. 2.Line Level (and XLR if needed)

  3. 3.Platinum Interconnects

  4. 4.Power Level (for all components)

  5. 5.Upgrading to higher level Tri-Phazers (if preferred)