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Best Power Conditioner

Hi Folks:
I've been out of the audio upgrade path for a while, but now want to invest in a power conditioner (I'm thinking it may be the weak link in my system). I want to spend under $1k used. Last time I looked at the topic, it looked like Audio Magic Stealth was king of the hill, surpassing the likes of PS Audio, Shunyata and Sound Application. Is that still the case? I'd be using the unit to power a pair of Blue Circle BC2 amps, Supratek Syrah preamp, Bidat DAC, Pioneer 525 Transport, and likely a Marquee CRT Projector. Let me know if you have advice or recommendations! Thanks!
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cello
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Outlier,
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Take a look at the BMI "IPLC" (type "shark" in the Audiogon search box). It is an amazing and simple power / line conditioner for the money. It comes with it's own hard wired power cord and takes a good 500 + hours to fully break in, but when it does, it is wonderful (you can plug your refrigerator into it for a few weeks for break-in). They are now just starting to show up used, but you can get a reasonable price from Brian at BMI (good/honest guy). It is the best power conditioner I have tried and is cheap compared to the rest of the better ones.

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cello
645 posts
 
The Sound Applications XE-12 is an excellent line conditioner but it is not equal to the BMI IPLC - Find a used BMI\- IPLC in the neighborhoode of $ 500.00 - 600.00 on Audiogon or contact BMI for their best deal and you will stop looking for line/power conditioning solutions. It is flat out a steal !
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