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opinions on the Equi=Tech Wall Cabinet?

this is a replacement for a standard A/C distribution panel. it is built around Equi=Tech's Q-type isolation transformer and outputs balanced power. it is suppose to lower the noise floor 12db.

Equi=Tech Wall Cabinet System

i would be interested in the 10kVA size with the OFC copper wiring option and the EMI/RFI filter option on 3 or 4 circuts for my digital source and the digital amps in my subwoofers.

i do know that Equi=Tech makes stand alone boxes that are used in room.....i am looking for an additional level of whole system isolation. i already have a dedicated 'home run' from my electrical meter straight to the panel and use 2 dedicated ground straps for the panel. all 10 circuts off the panel are 10 guage romex 'home runs' to cryo'd Jena Labs duplex outlets. i use Jena Labs Fundamental 1 power cords with in-line conditioners. my system is quiet but i know an isolation transformer will make it quieter.

does anyone have 'before and after' experience with one of these things?

anyone A/C power experts have an informed opinion?

when i built my dedicated room i had this unit in mind as my acoustical designer had used it in many of his studio installations. i finally have the funds to seriously consider it.
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larryi
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I don't have any personal experience, but a friend of mine in the high end audio/video installation business, always starts with getting proper power feed.

If it is in the budget, he recommends the Equi-Tech panel. All I can say is that the system I heard with that panel sound great.

I have heard a great system that costs well over $1 million (equipment alone) that uses that panel. Compared to everything else, the $6,000 panel is cheap.
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