I have used a pair of Ensemble Isolink isolation trasformers for years on my digital rigs with great benefits- the only caveat being this: be careful daisy-chaining too many isolation transformers together. I actually found I liked the Isolinks better into a passive line conditioner/strip (actually, they worked great a few years ago with a Tice Signature IIIC) rather than the big BPT 2.5 transformer-based unit- YRMV. Also- I would be remis not to mention the Foundation Research LC-1 combo power cord/conditioner- works better on my dacs than any other particlur isolation device.
isolation transformer
Hi, I would like to hear from fellow Audiogoners what they think whether or not the use of an isolation transformer for the front end gear (CD player/DAC/Phono) is worthwhile.
According to a well known Swiss manufacturer/distributor the use of an isolation transformer has profound effects on sonics (more detail, better bass, etc.). These effects are more pronounced when using silver wire for the transformer. Do you agree with these statements? What would be better: using a smaller transformer with silver wire (say 200VA) or a bigger one, using copper wire (1200VA)? Thx in advance for your response.
According to a well known Swiss manufacturer/distributor the use of an isolation transformer has profound effects on sonics (more detail, better bass, etc.). These effects are more pronounced when using silver wire for the transformer. Do you agree with these statements? What would be better: using a smaller transformer with silver wire (say 200VA) or a bigger one, using copper wire (1200VA)? Thx in advance for your response.