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Is an isolation transformer better than a power conditioner?

I was never thrilled with my Shunyata Triton/Typhon pc.

It improves the SQ but not dramatically. And it is two large chassis that take up a lot of real estate. And not particularly attractive. And we’re $18K new! One would expect transformative performance.

Just went to great lengths and expense to run a dedicated AC line. $4.5K of special Oyaide cable, duplexes and cover plates. And $1.2K electrician.

It was also highly recommended that I also go with an isolation transformer. Went from Torus to Bryston to Equitech. Focusing on the balanced power Equitech.

Getting one, I am curious to know if it will “blow away” my T/T as I have been told.

And with the dedicated AC, maybe not plugging my amps into the new duplexes but the Et would be better. Or plugging in the Et to the T/T and the T/T into the wall.

But I sure would like to get rid of the Shunyatas.

mglik

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I use a PS Audio P20 for the last few years and have found it to be a great addition to my kit.  Larger sound stage, more micro detail, lower noise, also, because of the low impedance, there is more openness on loud dynamic passages.  I am using Auidioquest Hurricane power cords throughout my system and have a dedicated 20 AMP circuit to the P20.  From what I understand you can demo any of the PS stuff for 30 days and send it back if you don't like it.  I have done A/B with and without the P20 and definitely prefer the P20.  

 

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