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Audio Magic and other Power Line Conditioners

I hope to soon upgrade my PLC. I'm currently using isolation transformers on each of my digital front end power cords (1 for the transport and 2 for the dac). I don't have any AC filtration/conditioning for the amp. I've tried a Velocitor in place of my current set up. While it did some things very well (space, speed,transients,) I found the overall sound a little threadbare and lacking in substance/solidity. At the time I felt that, even with a change of power cords, the sound would still be a little to ghost like for my taste.

I guess what I'm looking for is something inbetween what I've got now (transformers) and what the Velocitor offers. I like the lucidity/warmth of the isolation transformers, but I know I'm giving up speed (timing), transient defintion etc. I was wondering about other peoples experience, especially with regard to plugging their amps into the conditioners. (I've got 2 sub amps and 1 SS 100W stereo amp, none of which are being filtered)

Cheers
jpagan
rodman99999
6,108 posts
 
I've been using an Audio Magic Stealth XXX for the past 6 years and lovin' it. I understand the newer version is even better. I'm running my 113WPC Cary tubed monoblocks and Hafler TransNova 9505(I bi-amp) through the "power amp" designated section without any dynamic compression, or transient slowing what-so-ever(I WOULD notice any anomalies). I believe you would be happy with one.
sns
3,126 posts
 
I don't know that you will get what you're looking for in another PLC. I've tried all the Shunyatas (not the V Ray), Audience Adept Response, and most of PS Audio line. All of them affected the sound in the exact manner you speak of. I've also noticed some type of coloration with every one of the above as well.

As of today, my BPT 3.5 signature remains on front end components. I notice very little loss in transients, speed, etc., what little loss is made up for in gains in image density, dimensionality, transparency and harmonic richness.

Amps are another story, I have yet to find a satisfactory PLC here.
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warrenh
2,299 posts
 
I love my Audio Magic. If I could do only one (well make that two) things, I'd have a dedicated line for my source to an Audio Magic plug into the dedicated line. You won't be disappointed. I'm (more than)happy with mine. Jerry is offering something new (not on his website) that is inexpensive, dramatic and you can install yourself. Give him a buzz. Made a dramatic improvement in my rig.
rodman99999
6,108 posts
 
Mr W- Give me a hint as to how this "new improvement" works(I won't be able to call until tomorrow PM). Obviously Jerry doesn't want us drilling out all those nifty pop-rivets.
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