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Isolation transformer work and what does or is it doing? I have an isolation transformer in my system for my sources. It is an old Noisetrapper unit I purchased back in the mid 90's from a very dear friend.

What prompted me to ask is I am considering some sort of conditioning for my integrated (currently plugged directly into wall) and understand the isolation tranny won't support the draw. Since I'm thinking about conditioning I realized I don't really know what an isolation tranny does.

Next question, I'm considering a Furman like at AA. Would plugging the isolation tranny into it and using for sources be too much of a good thing?
Would it effect them negatively?

I know that the ultimate decision lies in what I hear but thought many of you far more experienced folk might have some insight.

Best,
Dave
corazon

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elizabeth
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If youu get another power thingy, do not plug your current tranny into the new thingy.
You will be unessessarily burdening the new thingy with your old one.
PS I use a Furman REF20i for all my alalog stuff.
Love it.
I would say if you go for a Furman, get one which includes the 'power factor' technology.
Actually what that "power factor' is is just a big stiffening cap in it. To keep the A/C power from sagging.
Works great, sounds good.
Also, Furman is overpriced. I would say check out some Musician type shops and see if they will get you what you want at a good 20% to 25% discount. Buying a new one at full retail is WAY overpriced.
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