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Transparent PowerIsolator 8 with Mono Blocks

Will a Transparent PowerIsolator 8 work with 600 watt Mono Block amps or do I need to get 2 Transparent PowerIsolator MM's (one for each amp) I have been led to believe that the PI 8 is more for source gear and the MM conditioners are for amps . Any thoughts ??
fzmoi1969
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mrvordo
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What you have been led to believe is correct. Get the MM for your amps, or use nothing at all on them. The last thing you want to do with a big amp is bog it down by not getting enough current to it. Even switching from a 20A breaker to a 30A breaker will improve the sound on your big boys.
I have a pair of 750's that I do that with.
fzmoi1969 OP
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Thanks for your input. I got an PI- 8 and put it it the source rack and I got a PIMM for the amps. I want to get another one so I have one for each amp but all that seems to come up for sale are the MM versions the one I have is an MM2. I have heard that the difference between them was they kept the unit the same but upgraded the supplied power cord. I have not been able to get a straight answer on this weather the actual units are any different and being that its a left channel right channel situation I cant take the chance. Any thouhgts


Steve

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mrvordo
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I would check with Transparent. They have always been helpful to me. If they are the same and the cord is not capiured, you can get one and then upgrade to a better cord.
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mrvordo
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The more I think about it, I think there is a difference to the Isolator though, but can't swear to it.
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