Tweakers' Asylum: REVIEW: Audio Consulting Isolation Transformer Power Conditioner/Surge Protector by Tweaker

Model:	Isolation Transformer
Category:	Power Conditioner/Surge Protector
Suggested Retail Price:	$1150.00
Description:	Special Isolation Transformer, a total new approach
Manufacturer URL:	Audio Consulting
Manufacturer URL:	Audio Consulting

Review by Tweaker_Forever ( A ) on October 16, 2002 at 17:21:40
IP Address: 12.13.238.140

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The AC neutral line of a typical household is connected to the earth ground and you can imagine all kind of noises are embedded with your AC power. Audio Consulting's new Isolation transformer is different with every other AC isolation & conditioner products. I use it with my home theater system and the video is improved immediately. Less noise, color is more vivid & saturated, picture is more alive. The improvement in sound is really surprising. I hear details that I was not aware of before. Everything sounds more real & alive. Bass sound more detailed & thunderous. I have three (3) Classe 25 (250W stereo)power amps and a 61 in. Sharp rear projection TV all hooked to this transformer and there is no lacking of power. Things seem louder from the same volume setting.

Product Weakness: Have to have 220V line available, buzz sound if hooked to too many hungry power amps
Product Strengths: Amazing transparency and dynamic

Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	Classe 25 (3)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Outlaw 950
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	Panasonic RP-91
Speakers:	Monsoon FP-1000, Merlin 4, Velodyne UL 15
Cables/Interconnects:	Homebrew
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	New Age, soft rock, movies
Room Size (LxWxH):	22 x 15 x 8
Time Period/Length of Audition:	oen week
Other (Power Conditioner etc.):	Audio Consulting Isolation transformer
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner

Product Weakness:	Have to have 220V line available, buzz sound if hooked to too many hungry power amps
Product Strengths:	Amazing transparency and dynamic