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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

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chadeffect
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You dont seem to be using that much power (100w SS amp). I doubt these dynamic problems are about current delivery. You dont mention what types of cables you use or speakers.

Remember if a conditioner is cleaning up your system it could be tidying up things you perceive as weight or slam which isnt really there.

The Audio Magic Stealth xxx is great and offers filter matching. Jerrys Audio magic pulse ZXs are very good and tame self noise. I use the Stealth xxx on a dedicated AC line and my amps use the pulse ZXs which are also plugged into the stealth xxx. This makes for a very clean sound with a removal of haze bringing out more detail. I have not noticed any dynamic restrictions with these.

The PS audio latest regenerator is very good too and I doubt your amp would give it any problems for current. It is much improved from the old range.
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