I use a Bryston BIT20 isolation transformer for all my equipment BUT the amplifiers. I have 130w. tube monoblocks which each have a pair of 7"X3" storage caps. They suck up power and apparently don't like being plugged into the transformer. The tube bias voltage drops from 110 to 85 when do that and loses power output. The storage caps require Synergistic Research 8 amp fuses rather than the rated 5 amp cheap fuse in order not to blow on turn-on due to the huge storage caps.
The manufacturer of my amps does plug his amps into his isolation transformer(s). He uses a pair of transformers double the size of mine so apparently they can handle it. I have heard that most power conditioners are not favorably used with large power amps, especially with large caps.
The manufacturer of my amps does plug his amps into his isolation transformer(s). He uses a pair of transformers double the size of mine so apparently they can handle it. I have heard that most power conditioners are not favorably used with large power amps, especially with large caps.