Isolation Transformers


I bought an isolation transformer from a fellow selling his home audio gear about a year or so ago. It’s a 12” cube that weighs roughly 60 lbs and has 8 plugs in the back. It was apparently used in a hospital. 
I have most of my gear including a tube preamp plugged into it mostly for protection purposes. It puts out a constant 124v which is a few more than what I get directly from the wall socket.
Anyone else using this sort of device as a “power conditioner” and what are the pros and cons of using one? I’m guessing delivering a constant voltage (almost) regardless of the load is the main advantage of this type of device but am wondering if it impedes full current delivery at high amplifier loads. Thanks. 
kalali

Showing 1 response by georgehifi

In Australia 230v to 230v isolation transformers I have use them on my source gear since the 80’s. they provide "Galvanic Isolation" from the mains and block/filter any dc on the mains.

For the US
http://www.surplussales.com/item/_tp/91092-12.html
https://www.bkprecision.com/products/power-supplies/1604A-single-output-isolation-transformer.html

Cheers George