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Power cord into power amp

I have a full Isoclean system and I was running the Supreme Focus through the Transformers and the 80A filter.

After reading one of the threads here I saw that it is best not to run a power cord into a filter and then into a power amp. Thinking that the Isoclean gear was above that because of the satisfaction I was hearing out of my system I decided to rip into this thinking. But before I wrote anything I pulled the PC out of the filter and into the dedicated wall circuit. Was I ever glad I didn't write up on my bashing thoughts I had about running the PC through a filter.

So what did I hear. Dynamics came alive with a wider soundstage and DEEPER bass. I can turn up the volume higher without the music breaking down. Almost a night and day difference.

Can anyone explain why this has happened?

Thanks to all who contribute their audio info here on the 'Gon.
glory
jea48
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Glory,

Curiosity killed the cat......

By chance did you ever try bypassing the "full Isoclean system" and plug your audio system directly into the wall outlet/s and check for the popping sound you hear through your speakers when turning on the wall fan/light switch?
[url]http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?ymisc&1227879808&openmine&zz[/url]

Also I am curious, where you ran the ground of the Isoclean to?
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glory OP
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48,

I will try bypassing the Isoclean and try the fan and report back.

I am not sure what you mean by where I ran the ground of the Isoclean to.
jea48
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I am not sure what you mean by where I ran the ground of the Isoclean to.
Glory

I have a full Isoclean system and I was running the Supreme Focus through the Transformers and the 80A filter.
Glory
Glory,
The secondary of the transformer.

Where did you run the grounding conductor for the secondary to make it a grounded AC system again?
Back to the main grounding system of your homes main electrical system?
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glory OP
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48,

From the wall into two transformers (jumpers), from transformers into the 80A filter (6 outlets), Supreme Focus running from the 80A filter into the amp.

Check my system and you will see pics of the Isoclean.
jimjoyce25
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Now that one of your strongly held beliefs about your system has, upon experimentation, proved to be false, does this make you less confident about anything else you believe must be true about hi-fi systems?
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