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Audio Magic Stealth it is

Hey all you audiogoners,
A few weeks ago I posted some questions about line conditioners. Particularly the PS Audio 300 & 600, the Shunyata Hydra and some other stuff. Someone out there turned me on, only inferentially, with a product called the Audio Magic Stealth. Well I did lots of homework and wound up purchasing this little 2 pounder. I'll spare you all the ubiquitous, adjectival, stereo lingo; only to say this was the best purchase I made for my system in the past 6 years. I just wanted to take the time to thank you guys and gals for your input which led me to a tremendous sonic find. I hit PAYDIRT with this baby. Thanks again you music fools....
Best,
warren
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tbg
5,263 posts
 
You know there will be a new and more expensive Stealth at the CES? I have only heard it at others and still love my Sound Application as well as the new Walker Audio unit.
psychicanimal
1,738 posts
 
I am very skeptical when it comes to line filtration--there's so much hype out there! I trust this person because he's a circuit designer, has a good ear plus a rig that's about $50K. He's listened to a lot of gear in order to make sure his design would outperform what's out there. I'm supposed to get the first Beta release for evaluation...

Warren, there's a DeZorel filter running around www.audiocircle.com. It's a different type of filter to what's available out there. You can sign up to audition it in your home...

As to what I like and *can* afford, I have what I like but cannot afford new--not a chance! I have a ONEAC CB2338 3000W (220V in/ 110V out) isolation transformer/capacitor based filter (95 lbs) and one of these:

http://cgim.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/vs.pl?vaslt&1022712214&viewitem&o18

Just be careful--If you're going to spend so much money ask them for specifications @ several bandwiths and/or a noise reduction graph. If the Audio Magic people can't provide you with *guaranteed* performance specifications turn around and spend your money elsewhere. I recently e-mailed AudioPrism and asked for the Foundation II specs and they never answered. Maybe the e-mail was 'lost'.

I do take my line conditioning very seriously...
bob_bundus
1,834 posts
 
Audio Magic is now showing their new Matrix AC line conditioner at CES. I've been told that indeed it betters the Stealth. Sounds to me like a must-hear to audition. Lists for $3200 including an upgrade input cord.
hassel
248 posts
 
Did anyone listen to the DeZorel so far, and can share his experiences?
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warrenh OP
2,286 posts
 
Why are the specs so important? It's the sound that matters. Don't you think? My Stealth works beautifully in my system. I have owned this baby for 6 months (sounds like you think I'm looking to buy one, now) and have been very happy. Now the new ones are cryoed, so I'm already behind the eightball, and with their new one coming out, I'm not even on the pool table. Still, the Stealth does it for me, as yours, for you. Oh I love audiodom..
peace,
warren
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