@atmasphere , what are your thoughts on balanced power isolation transformers?
Isolation transformer question
I know people who say they have bad power, and want to buy an isolation transformer.
When it comes to audio improvements, what will an isolation transformer do that all of the transformers in your gear aren't already doing?
(I'm not talking about "power conditioners" which include many things like filter capacitors, inductors, and so on)
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@testpilot I'm skeptical there's any benefit if the equipment you're using has a competent grounding scheme. You always have the issue of pushing any isolation transformer past 50% of its rating- that does not change with balanced power. A good balanced transformer will have an electrostatic shield which any good regular isolation transformer will too; electrostatic shielding is a really good thing- it prevents capacitive coupling between the primary and secondary windings, which in turn vastly reduces high frequency noise from getting through. I'm curious if this might actually be a larger portion of the 'benefit' people perceive when they go to balanced power.
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