Help diagnose the kind of power treatment needed


Hello.

I want to tackle power treatment and intend to hire a guy with the right equipment come and measure at home so I can arrive at a diagnose. I understand the different approaches to power treatment are best suited to certain circumstances. What should I ask for as deliverables, leading to an appropriate diagnose?

My system is an optimized computer, Audiophilleo, Metrum Octave DAC, Lamm LL2 preamp, McIntosh MC275 amp, 2 subwoofers. I have 2 dedicated power lines that finish on aluminum boxes housing Oyaide outlets. Power cords are DIY a-la Chris VenHaus.

I've been reading up and I'm all over the place. Isolation transformers, other types of filters, regenerators, etc.

Am I on the right track looking for someone to measure? What should I ask them for?

Thank you!!
lewinskih01

Showing 2 responses by psag

I agree with Terry9. You can assume that there is noise coming from the outside, as well as noise generated by your components. If you use products like those made by, for example, Shunyata, you will be combating both. An isolation transformer connected to the wall outlet may not prevent your components from interacting in this way.
Good point. In my case, I felt that the supply to the house was more than adequate: Suburb, newer construction, no noticeable fluctuations with other high current appliances in the house. If on the other hand I was living in a more urban setting with older wiring and a history of electrical issues, I might have been more inclined to try an active product.