Transparent Audio Power Isolator vs. RGPC

[thesaint519]

Originally Posted by HTSteve

No, I looked into these, but have not done any comparisons.

HTSteve, I really like what the PowerIsolator 8, the 2 PowerIsolator MMs & the PowerLink Premiums did for my system. Revelatory. I'm sure the Ref XLMM2 cabling played a significant role too.

[ALFA]

Hello
my system
Pass Labs Xa100.8
MSB Analog DAC with Analog Power Base
MSB universal Transport V with dual signature power base
Transparent Audio ref with mm2 interconnect , speaker cable and reference power cables ,
Wilson Audio Sasha speakers

i think i need a power conditioner or 2 or 4.

Pass Labs insist i plug the amp direct to the wall.

What conditioner do i use?
I was also hoping to see feedback on Shunyata vs TA.

i too imagine TA power conditioner would synergise best with my system.

BTW i tried many brands before and after settling for TA.
I still like the TA sound.

[thesaint519]

Originally Posted by ALFA

Hello my system Pass Labs Xa100.8 MSB Analog DAC with Analog Power Base MSB universal Transport V with dual signature power base Transparent Audio ref with mm2 interconnect , speaker cable and reference power cables , Wilson Audio Sasha speakers i think i need a power conditioner or 2 or 4. Pass Labs insist i plug the amp direct to the wall. What conditioner do i use? I was also hoping to see feedback on Shunyata vs TA. i too imagine TA power conditioner would synergise best with my system. BTW i tried many brands before and after settling for TA. I still like the TA sound.

Nice system. I'm not sure you could go wrong with either brand. They're both noted for superlative products. I believe it's just a matter of preference. I settled on TA, but we have a number of equally happy Shunyata users. If you like the TA sound and even have TA cabling, I'm inclined to recommend TA for, as you mention, synergy.

[ALFA]

thank you thesaint5519
any comment about negative effects with power conditioner on Pass Labs amplifiers?

[thesaint519]

Originally Posted by ALFA

thank you thesaint5519 any comment about negative effects with power conditioner on Pass Labs amplifiers?

Beyond my expertise, as I've never owned Pass. However, there is a nice collection of loyal Pass Lab owners here. I'm sure you'll get the info and insight that you need.

[ALFA]

Originally Posted by Picto

I am already using two PIMM2. One for the CD player (wider and deeper soundstage, more definition and less background noise bringing small details and slight nuances to a listenable level, deeper bass too with more presence and control) and one for the preamplifier (greater dynamic and more definition as well).

Bertrand

hi Bertrand.
i have all Transparent Audio power cable, interconnect and speaker cable in my system and wondering whether to use TA power conditioner or Furutech Daytona. i ask because you have both brands

[jfrech]

I think it's best not to mix n match brand on conditioners and cords. They are usually built as a system. So if you're going to use brand x cord then stick with that brand on the conditioner.

I now have 2 Transparent Opus Power cords. Both going right to the wall (for amp and pre).

All my sources are plugged into a Shunyata Tritonv2/DPC-6v2/Typhon with Sigma or Anaconda Zitron cords.

Alfa: As far as why pass labs says go right to the wall, i suspect it minimizes current loss. Every connection adds resistance. I've always liked my amps to the wall...

Speakers: Rockport Altair 2
Preamp: Robert Koda K10 w/ Transparent Opus Power Cord
Amp: Nagra Classic Amp w/ Transparent Opus Power Cord
Cables: Transparent Opus Gen 5 & Magnum Opus phono
Power Shunyata Triton v2/Typhon/DPC-6 v2, Anaconda Zitron cords (x4), Sigma HC & Analog (x4)
Digital dCS Vivaldi full stack w/ Transparent Reference XL Digital cables
Phono: Grand Prix Monaco TT, Spiral Groove Centroid, Jan Allaerts MC2 Finish, Nagra VPS/VFS/MPS
Racks: Grand Prix Audio Silverstone F1 (x3)

[ALFA]

Originally Posted by jfrech

I think it's best not to mix n match brand on conditioners and cords. They are usually built as a system. So if you're going to use brand x cord then stick with that brand on the conditioner.

I now have 2 Transparent Opus Power cords. Both going right to the wall (for amp and pre).

All my sources are plugged into a Shunyata Tritonv2/DPC-6v2/Typhon with Sigma or Anaconda Zitron cords.

Alfa: As far as why pass labs says go right to the wall, i suspect it minimizes current loss. Every connection adds resistance. I've always liked my amps to the wall...

Speakers: Rockport Altair 2
Preamp: Robert Koda K10 w/ Transparent Opus Power Cord
Amp: Nagra Classic Amp w/ Transparent Opus Power Cord
Cables: Transparent Opus Gen 5 & Magnum Opus phono
Power Shunyata Triton v2/Typhon/DPC-6 v2, Anaconda Zitron cords (x4), Sigma HC & Analog (x4)
Digital dCS Vivaldi full stack w/ Transparent Reference XL Digital cables
Phono: Grand Prix Monaco TT, Spiral Groove Centroid, Jan Allaerts MC2 Finish, Nagra VPS/VFS/MPS
Racks: Grand Prix Audio Silverstone F1 (x3)

thank you .. jfrech. Do you find that Shunyata power cord is better on the components than Transparent Audio?

[jfrech]

Originally Posted by ALFA

thank you .. jfrech. Do you find that Shunyata power cord is better on the components than Transparent Audio?

I think it depends. I will say the Opus power cord is very synergistic with the Transparent Opus signal cabling.

The Shunyata stuff is pretty darn good in it's own right. I think this is a very tough call and system matching/listener preferences will dictate.

I will get to try the new Transparent Opus Power Cord Source in about a week or 2. This one is designed for lower current draw things like preamps/dacs etc. The 2 Opus power cords I have are their high current models...

Speakers: Rockport Altair 2
Preamp: Robert Koda K10
Amp: Nagra Classic Amp
Cables: Transparent Opus Gen 5 & Magnum Opus phono
Power Transparent Opus Power Cord (amp & pre)
Power Shunyata Triton v2/Typhon/DPC-6 v2, Anaconda Zitron cords (x4), Sigma HC & Analog (x4)
Digital dCS Vivaldi full stack w/ Transparent Reference XL Digital cables
Phono: Grand Prix Monaco TT, Spiral Groove Centroid, Jan Allaerts MC2 Finish, Nagra VPS/VFS/MPS
Racks: Grand Prix Audio Silverstone F1 (x3)

[ALFA]

Originally Posted by jfrech

I think it depends. I will say the Opus power cord is very synergistic with the Transparent Opus signal cabling.

The Shunyata stuff is pretty darn good in it's own right. I think this is a very tough call and system matching/listener preferences will dictate.

I will get to try the new Transparent Opus Power Cord Source in about a week or 2. This one is designed for lower current draw things like preamps/dacs etc. The 2 Opus power cords I have are their high current models...

Speakers: Rockport Altair 2
Preamp: Robert Koda K10
Amp: Nagra Classic Amp
Cables: Transparent Opus Gen 5 & Magnum Opus phono
Power Transparent Opus Power Cord (amp & pre)
Power Shunyata Triton v2/Typhon/DPC-6 v2, Anaconda Zitron cords (x4), Sigma HC & Analog (x4)
Digital dCS Vivaldi full stack w/ Transparent Reference XL Digital cables
Phono: Grand Prix Monaco TT, Spiral Groove Centroid, Jan Allaerts MC2 Finish, Nagra VPS/VFS/MPS
Racks: Grand Prix Audio Silverstone F1 (x3)

thank you.