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In Reply to: RE: How does its effect differ from isolation transformer? posted by Jon L on May 25, 2009 at 13:30:36
there is a different sound. The Hammond mod will also add better dynamics, whereas an Isolation transformer, unless extremely large for the comppoenet draw, tends to slightly squash dynamics. Of course YMMVStu
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Stu
Yes and no...I have been able to throw a 193L on both sides of a isolation transformer and improve dynamics.
Alan
but using the RGPC devices. I have many isolation transformers, most of which are rated for 8.3 amps or so, but I have a few in the 500 watt range. Still I rarely use my isolating transformers for much audio use, limiting them to front end components. I even run a couple in series for my Plasma. All usages have benefited from the chokes added, however, as your messages seem to imply.
I started experimenting with isolation transformers quite early, way back in 1979. I had several smaller transformers and curiously it had the most profound effect on my TT at the time, a non Valhalla Linn LP-12. At only 500 watts (I still have it) It was marginal for anything else. Eventually I scored a pallet of 1000 Watters and thus could experiment with running them in series and in parallel, and then learned by experience that you need a lot of juice for the amplifiers, but I digress.
Glad to see you recovering from the flu, and welcome back.
Stu
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