Using step up / down transformers?

GOOD transformers will not degrade sound. +1 millercarbon, there is a reason they are still used today in audio. I always double the power requirement specification of the equipment to get the power rating of the transformer.

@cleeds, 
Sorry I was not clear:
I know the power goes through multiple transformers as part of the electric grid's distribution system before it reaches the transformer in my neighborhood. I know my audio equipment has transformers. I meant by adding transformers to the main AC power lines/branch circuits, from the electrical panel in my house to the audio equipment in my room. would be sound degrading. i.e. step up / down transformers, bucking transformers, power conditioners, AC regenerators (none of the former are on my audio lines)
Yes, my audio equipment sounds better on 240 volts. I plug all my audio equipment directly into the plug. That has been my experience. Audio manufacturer, Emotiva thinks audio equipment sounds better on 240 volts. See the link below. Page 10 section 7 regarding IEC power cord.
BTW, 240 volts, double phase is more efficient then 120 volts, single phase. Maybe ask Jim jea48, about voltage and amperage. Maybe he can explain to you better then I or show me where I could be wrong. Mike

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2572/6926/files/XPA_HC-1_User_Manual_v10.pdf?30550

I am using ACUPWR step up transformers to run 230v subs /CD/DAC. Heavy duty build quality. Sounds identical to native 230v when the components were used in Europe.

ditusa

... 240 volts, double phase is more efficient then 120 volts, single phase. Maybe ask Jim jea48, about voltage and amperage ...

No, 240VAC is not more "efficient." Your equipment will operate at the same efficiency at either 120 VAC or 240VAC - and it will consume the same amount of current either way. Feel free to measure it for yourself.

I'd like to be more precise in regard to transformers on ac lines. I stand by what I said about diminished performance with my diy bucking transformer. I did suffer transient blunting and micro and macro dynamics suffered with trans. I'd like to make clear this was with 845 SET amp, this amp generates around 1000 internal watts and requires much current. I use dedicated ac line with 10 gauge special romex to feed. I've also  found my 845 amps or any of the other many tube amps I own do suffer from these same liabilities using any power conditioner, regardless of design, and I've tried many over the years.

Now, I do use a transformer based power conditioner on the rest of my system, this 82lb behemoth diy modded with high voltage film caps and Oyaide R1 receptacles. This has proven to be best pc for all the rest of my equipment. The amps do suffer with this pc.
IMO, amps should be on their own dedicated 10 gauge ac line, nothing else on that line.