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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,
You're welcome. I took a long hard look at the Topaz when I was shopping for an isolation transformer. The Topaz was actually on the top of my quality list along with other balanced transformers but the price and the weight (extra shipping costs to get it to me overseas) had me stop short. I was trying to figure out if an unbalanced, lighter and cheaper unit would do the trick. I gambled and won -- big time.

Thanks for your offer but I don't think I need any more Bybee products at the moment. I have 3 of the Bybee Ultra power cords and 9 of the Bybee AC Purifiers. But please let me know the details -- in case. You can message me if you wish.

And please let me know which Maher quantum products you are referring to.
clio09 OP
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I have to say after looking at Alan's website and noticing his Facebook page seems to have all content removed I am wondering if he is still offering any new products. My last dealings with him were 5 years ago and I have been really happy with the original set of PEs and CBFs that I have not had a need to address or purchase anything else from him. So unfortunately I am not sure I can be of much further help. Maybe someone else can chime in.
sabai
2,027 posts
 
Clio09,
I took a look and saw there was no content on the Alan Maher site. We'll have to wait and see if he comes up with some products. I read that he dropped out for a while -- rumors. What are the PEs? I have never seen them.
clio09 OP
2,978 posts
 
Here are some pictures I found Googling them. You just plug them into outlets around your home. My method was to use onion every independent circuit in the home. In some cases I used two in parallel or series on the same circuit. You had various son tuning the circuit doing this. Over time the original PE design evolved but I still use the originals.

I know Alan used to work for a few different rock bands and last I knew he was living in Germany where his wife is stationed. Not sure what is up with him these days.

https://www.google.com/search?q=alan+maher+power+enhancer&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=PQeDUO6VDYKi2AWTlYHoAw&biw=1024&bih=672&sei=RgeDUKy1D8PO2wWMkIHgCQ
sabai
2,027 posts
 
Clio09,
Thanks for this link. I have never seen the PE before. I would be interested in learning how they are working for you.

I have an Essential Audio Noise Eater, a couple of Kemp products, 4 Schumann resonance devices, a Quantum Symphony Pro and upwards of 20 Bybee products. The latter are the most effective, by far.

Have you heard the Nordost Quantum Qx4? From what I have read they do a very good job but all the reviewers talk about using multiple units in their auditioning sessions. I have never read a review when only one was used. At $2000 a pop this makes for a VERY expensive tweak.
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