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the_lhc:It cuts the amount of current available to the amp, so it can't reach the peaks of performance. This doesn't matter to other components that don't need to draw a lot of power.
Oh right, so how is the sound likely to be affected? Reduced bass control, reduced top end clarity, that sort of thing? I have my LX-83 plugged into one, so I'm guessing I'd be better to take it straight out tonight and plug directly into the wall socket?
Others will be able to explain it better than I (especially trevor79 if he's around) but it's down to the current the amp needs to draw when there are sudden and/or large changes in volume - the tacima restricts the amount of current the amp can draw and thus the dynamic range is impaired.
As the_lhc says, try it and see what you prefer...
It's not really limiting the current as such - it's more to do with the choke (the round coil thing seen under the clear plastic panel) intended to reduce/eliminate RF... it tends to restrict amplifier dynamics, but (for many) works wonders with digital sources like PVR's, plasma's, DVD/BR/CD players. In better mains conditioners with separate filtering systems, chokes are generally avoided for analogue devices, yet included for digital specific sources.