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Isolation Transformer For Digital Sources?

Posted by lowrider75 (A) on June 24, 2016 at 00:28:42

Does anybody have experience using an isolation transformer with their front-end digital components?

I am experiencing noise from my digital components into my system. It presents as high frequency interference thru the speakers once the components are warmed up.
This interference is being sent back to the mains and can be heard when music is being played or idle.

I'm using an ARC CD3 mk II CDP, Chord DAC, and a NAD CD player. I have a 20 amp dedicated line with Blue Circle power conditioning at the wall. A Furman power strip for the low-current components is plugged into the PC and my amp plugs into the wall duplex outlet. Interconnects are all single-ended.
The ARC sends this noise thru the system when used as a stand-alone CDP, and also when used with the DAC as a transport. Same with the NAD.

Somebody on another forum was using a Tripp-Lite IS250HG Isolation Transformer...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000ET7Q6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_img?_encoding=UTF8&colid=29XG41GAZ363K&coliid=IK7439TOTDZ8K

So, I'm wondering if using an isolation transformer will stop the digital interference from bleeding back into the mains. Any help is appreciated.

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