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Help me decide b/w a Stealth XXX or a BPT 2.5

Hello

I use a system with

Odyssey dual mono (2 power cords) amp
Anthem MCA 3 II amp (1 cord)
Audio Research SP 16L tube preamp
Myryad MDP 500 G6 processor
Ah Tjoeb 400 tube CD player
Sony DVP 7700 DVD player

I use the system of HT and 2 channel listening. I am running 10/2 Romex wire as dedicated lines on two outlet. I am torn and cannot decide on which unit to go for. Using Audioprism Foundation III at the moment. If I choose the Steath I am short outlets. The BPT has 10 outlets so no problem. How good is the BPT at isolating all components including digital. Should I even be putting amps on the conditioner or just source and digital stuff. For my config what do you all suggest. 1500 USD or so is my absolute limit.THanks. Dave
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avguygeorge
2,300 posts
 
I just took delivery of the xxx about 10 days ago.I still own the following conditioners: Chang 1000---2 small, older Stealths--Monster avs2000 and the Power Cord Custom Power Block. These all control different items.I have a 61in. HDTV---A projector,a receiver,amps up the wazo---I'm not poor for toys.---When I called AM the guy said he was going to burn mine for 400hrs before shipping.--- Guess they forgot,I got it way soon for that to have taken place. When I called back they (Gary??) said he gave it some kind fast trac burn-in. Anyhow my suggestion is buy 2 older ones. I think my 2 older ones are better than my XXX---Which has been powering something 24/7 for all the time I've had it.
avguygeorge
2,300 posts
 
I reread your post and would add I haven't tried the BPT;but the xxx has 10 outlets,(mine does). Let's see if member Warren chimes in. I believe he got the4k model from Stealth.--- I would like to repeat I'm very dissappointed with my XXX. None of these are piggy-backed to each other---so it's not that.
darrylhifi
498 posts
 
Hi I have the Eclipse and it does indeed need mega burn in time. To speed up the process , plug in some electric fans, electric lights etc. drive it as hard as you can within reason. A good investement would be to go to the hardware store and buy a long extension cord , this way you may be able to run other electrical items not normaly within reach.
Worked for me. best of Luck.
sammie
220 posts
 
I compared my Audio Magic Matrix with Matrix power cord to the BPT 2.5 in my 2 channel system (Resolution Audio Opus 21, Paradigm Active speakers). The Matrix if anyone remembers was the top conditioner in the Stealth line before they introduced the Eclipse. Anyway, the Matrix smoked the BPT. It was not even close. For music reporduction, the Audio Magic gear is the way to go, particularly when compared to BPT.
trelja
3,223 posts
 
That's a pretty strong statement, Sammie.

Can you please elaborate? How does the AM "smoke" the BPT, in what areas? I am not refuting what you are saying, but have been considering the purchase of this type of device (BPT, Shunyata Hydra, etc.), and am interested in the opinion of someone with experience in multiple devices such as yourself.

Thank you,
Joe
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