how many folks have +10kVA trannys before the rig?


in a zen way, water is the source of it all, and the source of water is the source of life.

it strikes me that the source for audiophiles is the wall, where power quality goes up and down at a whim. if we purify the source...

i was thinking of putting one or two 10kva industrial class isolation transformer outside my house, and running all the dedicated outlets to it. anyone do likewise?

thx
rc
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Zargon:
A very nice installation. I tip my hat to you.

Rhyno:
The 'archtecture' page on Zargon's system displays very clearly the guidelines that are spelled out in the Topaz (Square-D) documentation. The only variation that I can see is that Topaz states that (if possible) it is preferable (regarding the downstream ISOs) to place them as close as possible to the load component.

For a look at another system that utilizes a configuration in line with what you described, look at:
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?vstrt&1041994460.
Lak uses double 5KVA ISOs (one per 120V leg) feeding his sub-panel.

You might find it helpful to search old threads on this subject. Though he does not post anymore, the past expert on this subject was 'Sean', who was a strong advocate of multiple ISO combined both downstream and upstream of a sub-panel. Sean was also an outspoken advocate of putting further isolation circuitry in the 'bells' of the ISOs.

I am using multiple small ISOs (just like the single that Zargon uses to feed his CD). I have found that some components really shine when placed behind an ISO, and some do not seem to care.
Zargon:
Yes, that is what I was trying to communicate. I hope that you understand that I meant absolutely no disrespect by quoting what the documentation says. I can think of a thousand reasons why an ISO might very well not be the most desirable component in a living environment. Like I tried to say, NICE install.