SRX PowerCell 14
Field Control
Without Compromise
What You’re Hearing Isn’t Power—It’s Resistance.
Most power conditioners fix noise after it’s already in the circuit. The SRX PowerCell 14 eliminates it before it forms.
This isn’t about AC regulation. It’s about electromagnetic field stabilization—where the real noise lives. Before the waveform. Before the transient. Before a single note ever touches your system.
What most people don’t understand is that the field is the signal path.
- AC becomes the carrier field.
- DC bias locks electromagnetic structure.
- ULF pulses synchronize phase timing.
- Electromagnetic cells stabilize the space, not just the line.
The SRX PowerCell 14 doesn’t make your system sound better. It lets your system tell the truth without fighting invisible resistance baked into the walls. It’s not filtering. It’s field conditioning at a scale no passive system can touch. That’s because what you’re hearing in your system isn’t just signal — it’s how the room, the cable, the chassis, and the power line all respond to the field.
What you’ll hear is immediate and unmistakable:
- Lower noise floor—because noise doesn’t propagate in a stable field
- Deeper dynamics—not louder, but cleaner
- Unforced resolution—because phase collapse is gone
- Realistic space—because spatial cues are no longer masked by turbulence
This isn’t subtle. You don’t warm up to it. You hear it instantly, as your system’s been compromised for years.
In the world of power conditioners, Synergistic Research doesn’t compete with other brands—we compete only with ourselves. The SRX PowerCell 14 represents our relentless pursuit of perfection, delivering a power foundation that transforms good systems into exceptional ones and exceptional systems into revelatory musical experiences by getting out of the way—removing the field-based distortion your gear was never designed to fight.
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Same Engine. Different Frame.
The SRX PowerCell 14 is built around the exact same electromagnetic core as our $65,000 flagship. Not a scaled-down version. Not re-voiced. Not simplified. This is a full-field stabilization platform—engineered to eliminate electromagnetic collapse, not just mask it.
At the heart of the SRX PowerCell 14 are seven full-sized SRX Electromagnetic Cells plus one dedicated fillet cell to condition the field the EM Cells operate within—each hand-built, air-dielectric, and precision-encased in carbon fiber. With a total EM coupling area of 7,586 cm², these cells are five times larger than those in the standard PowerCell 14 and utilize identical geometry, materials, and UEF compounds as our flagship model to deliver unprecedented dynamics across the entire frequency spectrum, a dramatically lower noise floor, and holographic realism that redefines what’s possible in power conditioning.
You’re not buying down the line—you’re getting the same engine, same structure, and same EM platform now scaled for systems that demand full SRX performance without full SRX footprint.
These remarkable EM Cells perform a dual function—not only do they provide unparalleled electromagnetic field stabilization, but they also serve as massive supercapacitors. This critical capability allows the SRX PowerCell 14 to store and deliver peak current that surpasses what a standard 20A wall circuit can provide, enabling even the most power-hungry amplifiers to exhibit heightened dynamics and more precise leading-edge transients.
Proof in the Current: Plugging a pair of high-draw monoblocks into the SRX PowerCell 14 may trip a 20A breaker. That’s not a bug. That’s what happens when, for the first time, your amplifier isn’t being throttled.
Comparative Architecture
| Model | EM Cells | Coupling Area | Architecture Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC8SX | 2 (AC + Ground) | 1,096 cm² | SX cell variant |
| PC14 | 7 + flat ambient | 5,187 cm² | Gen 2 SRX cell geometry |
| SRX PC14 | 7 + fillet SRX | 7,586 cm² | Full SRX core engine |
14 Fully Isolated Outlets
Strategic implementation is as crucial as raw power. The SRX PowerCell 14 distributes its seven immense EM Cells across three separate, isolated banks of Pink Quantum Outlets — along with two 5v LPS USB outputs are also available to power FEQs, Atmospheres, or other accessories you may have — ensuring complete isolation between digital, analog, and high-current components. Each of the isolated outlets is star-grounded through pure silver internal wiring, with conductors identical to those found in the SRX loom of cables. This sophisticated architecture eliminates cross-contamination between different types of equipment, preserving the purity of the signal path from source to amplification while ensuring every component receives the purest, most dynamically unrestricted power possible.
Pure Silver Internal Wiring
To ensure energy can be transferred between the internal components to surpass 20A peak current, each SRX PowerCell 14 is assembled with point to point wiring consisting of nearly a pound of pure 6N silver totaling 30ft.
Re-engineered ULF and DC Biasing
ULF, in its most basic principle, is how we ‘reclock’ our music to the Schumann Resonance by passively addressing and filtering out ambient RF and extreme high frequency noise that would otherwise degrade sound. The SRX PowerCell 14 utilizes the SRX PowerCell’s power supply and ULF Field Generator, which improves upon the Galileo SX PowerCell in the following ways:
- We implement a reformulated Ultra Low-Frequency RF bias captured from learnings gleaned from our SRX PowerCell and Voodoo streamer/server development programs.
- The nature of how we bias ULF has dramatically changed.
- The way we integrate both ULF and DC into EM cells has also changed.
- The power supply that generates the DC bias to EM cells has been radically evolved.
- New 24k Gold UEF tuning circuits bring harmonic richness and enhanced musicality.
With these advancements, we are now able to precisely control the phase points between the frequencies used for bias. When selecting between the biases on the SRX PowerCell 14, they reflect SR’s most current understanding of ULF treatment and will deliver a more favorable, welcoming response to your music.
Three frequency bias, one perfect sound.
Blue (Default): This option offers a laid-back midrange with a linear transition of notes from low frequencies to midrange to highs, creating a large and enveloping sound stage.
Green: The midrange is slightly more forward compared to the Blue option, with a bit more bass emphasis.
Red: Convincingly portray large-scale performances and electronic music.
Grounding, Elevated
The internal power supply and ULF Generator included in the SRX PowerCell 14 are further enhanced with a UEF Ground Plane first developed for the Galileo SX PowerCell to lower the noise floor and increase soundstaging. The system is ULF phase-entrained, DC-biased, and ground-referenced through our Active Ground Block ecosystem for complete field stabilization.
To take this performance to a higher level still, there is the option to ground the SRX PowerCell 14 to one of our Active Ground Blocks which improves low-frequency weight and attack as it lowers the noise floor further still without sacrificing one of the duplexes, so you have the full 14 outlets to filter all components in your system without loss of current.
Until you stabilize the field—everything else is compensation.
Form Elevates Function
Compared to the larger SRX PowerCell, the SRX PowerCell 14 chassis is a compact, purpose-built design. Its smaller form factor accommodates space considerations while continuing to deliver reference performance in a chassis that is mechanically and electromagnetically voiced. Machined from aircraft-grade aluminum, carbon fiber and plexiglass, its design strategically dampens and directs mechanical resonance from the ambient environment, the energy created by your speakers and how that feeds back into the circuit, and the vibrations generated by the transformers in the unit. The material makeup, physical size, and windows into the unit optimize the efficiency and directivity of the electromagnetic fields generated by the EM cells to bring sound as close to life as possible.
9 Lighting options
You can even change the color and intensity of the light that illuminates both the front amp meter and a top circuit view window. Select between Galileo White, Synergistic Research Blue, Dante Red, and McIntosh Blue to match its lighting to the other components in your system. And if you prefer no light at all you can choose to be boring, it’s all up to you.
Completing Your Power Foundaiton
Every SRX PowerCell 14 ships standard with a $13,000 SRX XL power cord—custom-tuned to perfectly complement the PowerCell’s internal EM Cells. This synergistic pairing creates a complete power foundation that eliminates the weakest link in your system’s power delivery chain, ensuring optimal performance from wall to component.
Specifications
Bundled with 6 ft. SRX XL AC Cable ($13,000 MSRP)
110V MSRP - $32,995
230V MSRP - $35,995
Wiring
- All 12 awg 99.9999% pure silver point-to-point discrete wiring
Connector Output US:
- 20 UEF Pink Outlets
Connector Output International (EU/AU/UK):
- 20 UEF Pink Outlets
UEF:
- Graphene treatment throughout unit
- Internal “Active” Gen 2 SRX Linear power supply for biasing EM Cells
- Dual Channel, Dual Setting SRX ULF (Ultra-low frequency) Generator applied to each individual electromagnetic cell to bias AC to the Earth’s Schumann Resonance for a dramatic drop in a system’s noise floor.
- 2 each SR Power Transformers
- 8 each SR Quantum Capacitors in EM Cell power supply and ULF field generator
- Machined Aluminum and Carbon Fiber chassis
- 16 New 1st Gen, SRX XL Folded EM Cells topology acts like a ‘Super Capacitor’ to increase peak current on demand allowing components to draw more current than when connected directly to the wall for added dynamic headroom
Internal Active UEF EM Horizontal Plane Cell area:
- 7586 square centimeters
- 16 x Internal 1st Gen, SRX XL EM Folded Carbon Fiber Cells
- 1 x Internal 1st Gen, SRX XL EM flat Cells
Connector Input:
- 2 each Neutrik 32 amp PowerCon
- 3 Isolated Output Banks; can be used to isolate high current, analog and digital components
99.995% Pure Silver Ground Strap:
- 62 square centimeters
Weight and Dimensions:
- 5.2″ (with CF feet) x Width 17.5″ x Depth 14.2″ (15.6″ with CF shelf - U.S. version only)
- 36 lbs.
Voltage and current Rating:
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- Input rating US: 20amp/125v
- Input Rating International (EU/AU/UK): 16amp/250v
- US Version: Rating is limited by the US Outlet rating of 20amp/125v
- International(EU/AU/UK) Version: Rating is predicated upon the Schuko Outlet rating of 16amp/250v
PowerCell Intl.
Take your conditioning international.
Available in North American, Schuko, UK and Austrailian outlets
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"The PowerCell 14 brought most of my music right into the room with me... I could play it softer than normal because of the greater resolution and transparency, and I could rock the joint because it was so clean and dynamic... I took out my garage sale 33 rpm version of Ricki Lee Jones' eponymous album and... found those same tears rolling down my cheeks."
Rick Becker, Enjoy the Music, April 2025
"But most impressive was how the PowerCell 8 SX created the blackest/quietest background I have heard in a power conditioner, and did so without losing any details in the music. Synergistic Research credits this to their use of redesigned “Ground Plane Technology.”... You can definitely hear it working, as it creates an almost palpable sense of silence between the notes. The blacker background translated into a slightly deeper, wider and a more involving soundstage when playing my favorite Tidal and Qobuz tracks... I also noted how instruments and vocals sounded fuller, with added clarity and a natural warmth that had been missing on the IT-Reference 15i.
John Bugailiskis, Best of High End, October 2024
"So what was the "sudden change" I heard upon first firing up the rig with the new PowerCell? I replayed the same cut I had last listened to and before I could get back to the listening chair I was struck by an increase in pace, rhythm, and timing, greater transparency. By the time I hit the seat, greater macro dynamics had also become obvious. When you know a song well enough, these things quickly come to light. Extended listening over the rest of the song revealed greater resolution, inner detail, and micro-dynamics.
Rick Becker, Enjoy the Music, August 2024
"At no point did I think this wasn’t doing enough or offering me enough, especially at the price point. For larger systems, SR does offer larger conditioners with more outlets, though you could also add a second PowerCell 8 down the road if you add more sources or amps. With some of the other SR accessories, you get a nearly infinitely tunable device which for a system tinkerer is a dream come true. If you are fighting noise in your system you owe it to yourself to audition the PowerCell 8 SX to see if it is the right fit for you."
Anton Wyler, Hifi Chicken, May 2024
"Will the internal struggle to reach nirvana ever end? Probably not. As much as we like to complain about the journey, this is what provides much of the joy and interest in this hobby. The PowerCell SX has the ability to get us amazingly closer and without major upgrades to the rest of the system—closer than any other cable or power conditioner that I have heard in my listening room. The PowerCell SX clearly pushes the envelope.
Robert Youman, Positive Feedback, July 2020
"The SR PowerCell SX and Galileo SX power cord are engineering breakthroughs that are well made, deliver on their promised performance, and have taken my system to a level I never thought possible. Ted Denney pulled out all of the stops on this iteration of the PowerCell. Although the admission price is high, the increase in overall system performance in relative terms justifies the cost. Far worthy of a StereoTimes “Most Wanted Component” award recognition… My new reference."
Mike Girardi, Stereo Times, July 2020
"The non-current-limiting PowerCell SX is one of the rare exceptions, and for that alone, it gets into the top tier and deserves high praise."
Alan Sircom, Hifi+, November 2023