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Which power conditioner for large amp and digital?

I'm hoping to aquire one power conditioner for my system(due to space). Arcam Alpha 9 cd, Anthem AVM20, Sunfire Sig. 425w x 5. Have 2 dedicated runs now, but would like a conditioner that could handle and seperate all. Have researched Audio Magic Stealth, Hydra, and Balanced Power. Not sure which is best to handle all components, as the Sunfire seems to like its own 20amp, non current limiting draw. Would also like to keep the Anthem seperate from the Arcam, as it runs primarily in analog bypass. Any suggestions?
wetcoaster
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warrenh
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I don't know what the Anthem is, however, if it is digital, keeping in separate from analog, is best. With the digital mini, this is not a problem if they are both digital. The Stealth has separate circuitry for both. If you're interested, Westcoaster, send me an email on the side and I can turn you on to the guy I purcased all my Audio Magic from. He's honest, audio savvy, patient and great prices to boot. peace, warren
pardales
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I just want something to clean up and protect my two cd players and my tuner. What do you folks think about a RGPC 400mkII? Which Audiomagic or Chang product would take care of my situation? I would like to stay beneath $500 (new or used)Thanks,
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warrenh
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Pardales,
Audio Magic vs Chang? You're actually considering buying the Chang overf the AM? You just might find a Stealth Mini Digital, used, if you're patient. I believe a new one would cost you in the neighborhood of $650. Worth the $$--big time! Save and wait a little longer, and buy a brand spanking new one, and you'll thank me later. Your patience will be generously rewarded. peace, warren
kana813
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Pardales- two .47uf/600volt Auricaps across the hot and neutral of your wall outlet are more effective than the
magic gem stones in AM's cute little plastic box.

If you prefer, you could put an Auricap inside each of your
components across the AC input.

http://www.audiosold.com has plans for a DIY RG type filter, if you need more clean up.
tbg
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I hesitate to enter this discussion as it is very complex and component dependent. I have tried more than 35 various ac filters and conditioners and like only several, but I know that my findings may be limited to my SET/horn system. I have found the Sound Application Linestage is best at cleaning up your ac and making the sound very fast and dynamic. I have also found the Equi=Techs keep back EMF, especially from digital units, from muddying everything else. I plug it into the Sound Application. I know there are other balanced units to compete with the Equi=Techs, but I know of no one's experience that would cause me to change.

I have also found the Reimyo filter on my Reimyo amp adds greatly to the sound stage and quiet of the amp. The Reimyo is plugged into the Sound Application. My Citation 7.1 woofer amp likes only the Sound Application.

Good ac cords on each of these and after each of these adds immeasurably to their quality. I use Omega Mikros, Harmonix, FMS, and Bogdans.
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