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Is an isolation transformer better than a power conditioner?

I was never thrilled with my Shunyata Triton/Typhon pc.

It improves the SQ but not dramatically. And it is two large chassis that take up a lot of real estate. And not particularly attractive. And we’re $18K new! One would expect transformative performance.

Just went to great lengths and expense to run a dedicated AC line. $4.5K of special Oyaide cable, duplexes and cover plates. And $1.2K electrician.

It was also highly recommended that I also go with an isolation transformer. Went from Torus to Bryston to Equitech. Focusing on the balanced power Equitech.

Getting one, I am curious to know if it will “blow away” my T/T as I have been told.

And with the dedicated AC, maybe not plugging my amps into the new duplexes but the Et would be better. Or plugging in the Et to the T/T and the T/T into the wall.

But I sure would like to get rid of the Shunyatas.

mglik
blackbag20
400 posts
 

@maxwellseq  what he said ... 

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dinov
787 posts
 

I have the same Shunyata power conditioners that you have and love them. They are truly transformative in my system. I get micro details and sound stage width and depth in spades. Hear details I’ve never heard before from seemingly from everywhere. Perhaps it’s just system dependent and mine is what yo7 might consider a large system. Sorry to hear this about your experience. 

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ozzy
7,196 posts
 

charles1dad,

The AudioQuest Niagara 7000 is a balanced power conditioner. That is; both AC legs check out to be 60 volts each.

ozzy

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audio-union
179 posts
 

I am an engineer, importer, and manufacturer. Among the products I have manufactured is power generators and UPS systems. I would suggest the cleaner the power going into equipment the less ripple seen at the power supplies. There is a weak link in your system somewhere. A good dealer should be able to find it and help you correct it. Personally I am not a Shunyata fan and would suggest removing them from your system.

tablejockey
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It improves the SQ but not dramatically. And it is two large chassis that take up a lot of real estate. And not particularly attractive. And we’re $18K new! One would expect transformative performance."

You spent $18K, and yet...

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