Pete, The PS Audio stuff, gets so much press, and worthy accolades, I'm sure. But when (rarely happens) the chance for a true tete a tete listening camparision occurs, the Audio Magic appears to be the power conditioner of choice. Love to hear that. I'm just a big fan and really love Jerry's line: StealthXXX and Eclipse. 'tis quite magical...
Review: Audio Magic Stealth XXX AC filter
Category: Accessories
I have now had the Stealth XXX in my system for almost
1 month. It was a little bright and forward out of the box, but has developed beautifully.
Any good review starts with the audio gear. The
source for my music is an Audio Research CD1 running
through wavelength audio electronics(300B amp) and
ending in a set of Merlin VSM speakers. I always felt
that the extended treble of the Merlins was balanced
perfectly by the 300B amplifier. The wall electricity
was fed through a Power Wedge conditioner.
In the months prior to adding the Stealth to my
system, I had felt the system was somewhat dull. I
wasn't entirely sure of the cause, but like any good
audiophile I started changing some things around. The
first thing I did was replace my NOS tubes with the
more modern variety. While the music took on a
"brighter" tone, it was still lacking in dynamics and
life. I changed interconnects to no avail. I moved my
speakers here and there. Again, to no avail. Almost
as a last resort, I decided to replace the aging Power
Wedge with your Stealth XXX.
It is very difficult to put into words the immediate
and dramatic improvement in my system, but I will try
to explain. Perhaps you have had the opportunity to
see an old masterpiece painting before and after the
old varnish as been removed. The masterpiece was
always beautiful, but once it is cleaned every aspect
of the painting is improved from the intensity of the
colors to the ability to see the finest details. And
so it was with the Stealth XXX. It was as if the
addition of the Stealth washed away a layer of haze
that had been sitting over the music. The music
became cleaner, more dynamic, and more natural. The
soundstage enlarged as I was carried into the music.
All is well again with my system. My NOS tubes are
back in their rightful place and I am enjoying my CD
collection once again. Without hesitation I give the
Stealth XXX my highest recommendation. It is magical and well worth the investment.
Richard Rodman
I have now had the Stealth XXX in my system for almost
1 month. It was a little bright and forward out of the box, but has developed beautifully.
Any good review starts with the audio gear. The
source for my music is an Audio Research CD1 running
through wavelength audio electronics(300B amp) and
ending in a set of Merlin VSM speakers. I always felt
that the extended treble of the Merlins was balanced
perfectly by the 300B amplifier. The wall electricity
was fed through a Power Wedge conditioner.
In the months prior to adding the Stealth to my
system, I had felt the system was somewhat dull. I
wasn't entirely sure of the cause, but like any good
audiophile I started changing some things around. The
first thing I did was replace my NOS tubes with the
more modern variety. While the music took on a
"brighter" tone, it was still lacking in dynamics and
life. I changed interconnects to no avail. I moved my
speakers here and there. Again, to no avail. Almost
as a last resort, I decided to replace the aging Power
Wedge with your Stealth XXX.
It is very difficult to put into words the immediate
and dramatic improvement in my system, but I will try
to explain. Perhaps you have had the opportunity to
see an old masterpiece painting before and after the
old varnish as been removed. The masterpiece was
always beautiful, but once it is cleaned every aspect
of the painting is improved from the intensity of the
colors to the ability to see the finest details. And
so it was with the Stealth XXX. It was as if the
addition of the Stealth washed away a layer of haze
that had been sitting over the music. The music
became cleaner, more dynamic, and more natural. The
soundstage enlarged as I was carried into the music.
All is well again with my system. My NOS tubes are
back in their rightful place and I am enjoying my CD
collection once again. Without hesitation I give the
Stealth XXX my highest recommendation. It is magical and well worth the investment.
Richard Rodman
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