From ZERO to Hero?


Good afternoon to the community! I was wondering if anybody has used AntiCables' ZERO-Boxes or other similar autoformers in their systems. I own a pair of Martin Logan 11As driving them with PS Audio BHK 300 monoblocks. Would such a device provide any benefits or detriments?  Many thanks for any input you might have to offer! 
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Showing 1 response by georgehifi

To the OP. Are you hearing problems or issues with your system ? These transformers are made as band aids to help with the amplifier / speaker interface, when impedance issues are present. McIntosh is the only ss amp company making autoformers as part of their design.
+1 on this.

Thanks mrdecibel! No, not hearing any problems/issues. Always looking for the best possible sound
Your PSA amps are perfectly capable of driving the ML’s without breaking a sweat, especially because the ML’s have their own bass amp, you will only go backwards putting an Autoforformer between them and your PSA amps, I have tried them on my ML based system and the Autoformer’s sounded limp and soft compared to without.

As Mr D said, the Autoformers can provide a "band-aid" solution for amps that can’t or have trouble with a speakers impedance load, but your better off saving the money as Autoformers aren’t cheap, sell the amp, and get an amp that will be happy driving the speaker.

Cheers George