Power conditioning for digital gear AND tube amp?

Running Springs Audio

Sabai,

What size is the isolation transformer you use, and what size is your power amp? I'm considering an isolation transformer for my tube amp, and have wonder about loss of dynamics.

Thanks!

@Sabai That comes from the graphs from the manufacturer and varies with frequency.

Lewinskih01,
I have a Marantz PM 15 (1993 model) integrated amp rated at 150 watts (8 ohms). Please refer to the link in my post (above) for the original listing and specs for the isolation transformer.

No loss of anything -- including dynamics. On the contrary. The fog is lifted on all sonic parameters. The sound is amazing -- a totally unexpected event for a unit that cost only $350.00. I thought I might hear some subtle improvements. What I am hearing are huge improvements all across the board.

I've owned several manufacturer's solutions over the years for both active and passive power conditioning (Monster, Gray, Shunyata, ExactPower and Furman top of the line models in all cases; each has their virtues for video and/or audio and I've liked them all for various reasons).

A good dedicated circuit has been in place in my prior and current home since 2007; it's a must!

A while back I made the switch to a APS Purepower2000; it regenerates the wave twice then stores it in a large bank of batteries so your system sees battery power all the time. You can yank the power cable and be totally disconnected from the grid playing through batteries. I view this as a destination piece of gear to say the least.