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Isolation Transformers

I've been considering isolating my digital gear from the rest of my system. I've read some good information in the archives and want to know if anyne has direct experience with the MGE or Tripp-Lite units. Tripp-Lite offers a hospital grade and a base model, both appear to be hardwired. Not sure what the differences are other than cost. MDE has a hardwired and cordless model. I like the idea of using my own power cord, but not sure this would make a big difference. I'm leaning towards a 1KVA version. Any advice would be appreciated.

BTW - I don't and cannot have dedicated lines. I'm using a North Star transport and Monarchy M24 DAC at the moment.
clio09
sabai
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Clio09,
The Topaz are highly rated. This is a mystery to me. I have some of Alan Maher's CBFs in my system. I have not seen the PEs before. I'll look them up. I use a lot of Jack Bybee's products.
clio09 OP
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Sabai, I have a set of speaker cables that incorporate Bybee technology. If you are a fan of Bybee's the Alan Maher PE's would be of interest to you or perhaps some of Alan's newer quantum designs.

The Topaz was indeed a mystery but resurrecting this thread has convinced me to revisit an isolation transformer. Thanks for that.
marqmike
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Clio09
How do you get a hold of Alan. Thank you.
clio09 OP
3,343 posts
 
That is a good question. He used to have a Facebook page but it appears now a website is up again:

http://www.amquantumdesigns.com/
marqmike
838 posts
 
Thanks Clio09
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