Isolation transformer - does it offer protection


Say I have an isolation transformer "isolating" a sub panel and then a few dedicated circuits from that sub panel to a listening room where all audio equipment is connected to these curcuits.

Does the isolation transformer help protect equipment from power surge/spikes. If so, why. If not, why not.

Thanks to all with the technical background to help with this question.
dangelod

Showing 1 response by ngjockey

Once found some retail site that claimed 8:1 spike reduction. Even had a picture of an oscilloscope for evidence. Never seen that confirmed by a manufacturer and doubt they would even test for something that was not it's intent. Seems logical that they just aren't fast enough.