I use a Xentec .001pf isolation transformer modified with my power cord, Maestro audiophile plugs, and anti-resonance treatment.
I have GREAT results and have heard no better in my own home.
I don't use what I use because it's "the best" but only because it's the best I can afford.
I only listen to people's opinions on such things that have used the two products side-by-side over extended periods of time in the same system.
Better yet, done that on multiple systems.
"Great results" is as subjective as you can get. Did ANY of these people compare their "reference" to a Topaz or Xentec .005 or .0001 isolation TX let alone to some of the other more expensive alternatives?
My guess is "NO" so why should I accept their opinion?
On the other hand, I do know of SEVERAL people that have made similar comparisons. People with electronics engineering and other technical degrees that make their primary living working in electronics, recording, or laboratories.
Some of these people (that could afford anything) purchased the Tripoint solution and some purchased laboratory grade iso TXs.
Personally I've compared the Xentec and Topaz .005 to some pretty impressive "hospital grade" iso TXs as well as some pretty expensive and well known audiophile products.
None of them hold a candle to my Xentec let alone to the better 5KVA .0001pf version.
Then again, Xentec and Topaz iso TXs have a VERIFIED rating of something like -136db of noise reduction and are used in laboratories and high end aerospace applications.
That's not a "subjective" review by an audiophile. That's a verifiable technical FACT.
The Tripoint products offer SIGNIFICANT advantages over my Xentec iso TX. The ONLY reason I don't own one is that I can't afford one (yet).
I noticed that you didn't answer my questions.
Who's hiding in the shadows now?
I have GREAT results and have heard no better in my own home.
I don't use what I use because it's "the best" but only because it's the best I can afford.
I only listen to people's opinions on such things that have used the two products side-by-side over extended periods of time in the same system.
Better yet, done that on multiple systems.
"Great results" is as subjective as you can get. Did ANY of these people compare their "reference" to a Topaz or Xentec .005 or .0001 isolation TX let alone to some of the other more expensive alternatives?
My guess is "NO" so why should I accept their opinion?
On the other hand, I do know of SEVERAL people that have made similar comparisons. People with electronics engineering and other technical degrees that make their primary living working in electronics, recording, or laboratories.
Some of these people (that could afford anything) purchased the Tripoint solution and some purchased laboratory grade iso TXs.
Personally I've compared the Xentec and Topaz .005 to some pretty impressive "hospital grade" iso TXs as well as some pretty expensive and well known audiophile products.
None of them hold a candle to my Xentec let alone to the better 5KVA .0001pf version.
Then again, Xentec and Topaz iso TXs have a VERIFIED rating of something like -136db of noise reduction and are used in laboratories and high end aerospace applications.
That's not a "subjective" review by an audiophile. That's a verifiable technical FACT.
The Tripoint products offer SIGNIFICANT advantages over my Xentec iso TX. The ONLY reason I don't own one is that I can't afford one (yet).
I noticed that you didn't answer my questions.
Who's hiding in the shadows now?