Balanced Power Conditioner, need suggestions...


I currently have a BPT 2 conditioner (on dedicated line w/ upgraded outlet) that accomodates most of my system; amp, preamp, cd player, rptv & line doubler. The addition of the balanced power unit has made the most pronounced impact on the video side. My tv PQ has never been better. On the audio side the improvements are more subtle, more extended bass and quiter background. Overall, very happy with this selection.

My question, I have a dvd player, vcr and satellite receiver that are not in close enough proximity to use the bpt conditioner & are plugged into an inexpensive monster strip. This is not on a dedicated line, but has an upgraded outlet (a porter hubbel). Given the improvements I have already achieved with the bpt, will there be any additional benefit to do the following:

1. add a bpt cpc or ps audio power strip with an extended PC (2.5m) and plug it into the bpt?
2. get a cpc w/ a tranformer or small equitech conditioner for these three devices & plug directly into the wall?
3. leave it alone with the likely improvements being too incremental to be worth it?

Any recommendations or additional suggestions.
thank you.
macct

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thank you for the responses....

If using a ext. cord provides a benefit would you be more apt to use a good power bar like the PS Audio Juice Bar with a 6-7 foot power cord or add a small balanced power unit for these video items.

KSales - What do you mean..."wary of conditions"? Can you explain? I have been looking at equi-tech. They are definetely well regarded. I assume they are very similar to BPT. Have you compared them? I would probably look at the Son of Q for 1000 watts which I assume is comparable to the BPT 1. If I go the BPT route I will likely get a cpc with a transformer which is likely to be a few hundred less than than the equitech or bpt1. Similar pricing, I would probably be apt to try out the equitech.

Warrenh & HRCapers - Overall, the BPT2 has been a good addition. I have tried it with the amp into the BPT and plugged directly into the wall. I prefer it plugged into the BPT (lower noise floor ..additional low-end). The surprise is my cd player, Ayre cx-7. When in the BPT it provides more mid & lower end and a smoother presentation. Directly into the wall, the presentation is a bit leaner with pronounced highs and less refined presenation. I am not sure what one is more accurate, and I continue to go back and forth. I am definetly use to the leaner, less refined sound.

once again, thank you for your input.