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What Power isolation transformer or conditioner similar to Topaz

Hi,

I know the improvement of power conditioner is a huge YMMV, but that means I have to try it out myself.  And the question is, what should I pick to try.  While researching, I come across a thread from head fi about Topaz isolation transformer with 0.0005pF capacitance.  I like it because it has such technical details that I can’t find in any other similar products.  However, it is not for internal use as there may be humming.  If I buy it, it seems I need to do more work to build a case to cover it.  Is there any other product that stated the capacitance, and is designed for internal home use?  
Thanks.
gte357s

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My system was originally powered off a normal house circuit. Then a dedicated direct line. Then that was changed from 120V to 240V with a step down transformer. Along the way, several power conditioners were used. Even more were tried, or compared in other systems. Along the way I learned a lot. The one in there now is a Frankenstein combination of the guts of a good conditioner, some transformers, various outlets like Oyaide and Synergistic, BDR vibration control, and a few other things.
https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/8367
The number one really solid thing I learned in all of this is when it comes to how to choose one there really is no really solid thing to rely on. Capacitance for sure is a red herring. Nothing personal. It swims in a school of red herrings. Current, voltage regulation, on and on. All distractions. What Hitchcock called a MacGuffin. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacGuffin  Not a one worth a wooden nickel.

What you do, read reviews. Pay attention to how they sound. Only. Nothing else. Not how they are made. Some of the cheapest looking I’ve seen sounded the best. Mine looks like absolute crap but you hear my system your eyes will bug out. Some of them most technologically compelling stories are just that, stories. How does it sound? Only thing that matters.
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