I use the Equi=tech 10WQ wall panel system which includes a 10kva isolation transformer. when I installed this 400 pound panel 4 years ago I did have to re-think the power cords in my system. previously I had Jena Labs Fundamental One power cords with in-line power conditioners. however; once I cleaned up the noise in my power grid with the Equi=tech isolation transformer the Jena Labs actually added noise. so I switched to a more simple approach in a power cord, the Absolute Fidelity power cords for most of my gear. I have 9 of those. they are very simple and quiet. I do use 2 Evolution Acoustics TRPC (triple run power cords) on my 2 dart mono block amplifiers.
some power cords do filter noise, and some do not.
so no, an isolation transformer does not improve a power cord, but it does change the context it is used in. so you must investigate the performance equation for the specific power cord in the new context. I suppose it is possible that the isolation transformer might improve the total picture. but unless you try some alternatives you won't know if the power cord you have always used is holding you back.
you gotta listen.
some power cords do filter noise, and some do not.
so no, an isolation transformer does not improve a power cord, but it does change the context it is used in. so you must investigate the performance equation for the specific power cord in the new context. I suppose it is possible that the isolation transformer might improve the total picture. but unless you try some alternatives you won't know if the power cord you have always used is holding you back.
you gotta listen.