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Which power conditioner for large amp and digital?

I'm hoping to aquire one power conditioner for my system(due to space). Arcam Alpha 9 cd, Anthem AVM20, Sunfire Sig. 425w x 5. Have 2 dedicated runs now, but would like a conditioner that could handle and seperate all. Have researched Audio Magic Stealth, Hydra, and Balanced Power. Not sure which is best to handle all components, as the Sunfire seems to like its own 20amp, non current limiting draw. Would also like to keep the Anthem seperate from the Arcam, as it runs primarily in analog bypass. Any suggestions?
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tobias
1,534 posts
 
The Foundation Research LC2 is what UHF magazine uses on its reference power amp. They say very good things about it in issue 58. The LC2 replaces the power cord, BTW.

UHF magazine back issue order page
ed_sawyer
588 posts
 
PS Audio P1200 or p1000; or, a balanced power iso tranny ala Equitech 2Q. Either should support that amp fine.

-Ed
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warrenh
2,286 posts
 
I plug all my components into my Audio Magic Eclipse. The isolation, in the Eclipse, is perfect as far as digital and analog goes. Two separate power cords required; and then going into two dedicated lines = electric nirvana. Of course, some good power cords are needed to complete the equation. Before the Eclipse I used the Audio Magic Digital Mini and the Matrix for my analog. peace, warren
jwaugh
103 posts
 
Equitech 2q or NBS would be my suggestions depending on the problem you encounter with your power lines... also, if you don't need to, don't use them for amps (as Elizabeth suggested).

For Digital (on my power lines), PS audio and Accuphase are both quite good.

My $0.02
Jacob
wetcoaster OP
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Thanks for the input everyone. From what I am hearing, I should probably just clean up my front end components. I'm not sure how to tell if I have problems with my power, but maybe I should just leave the amp plugged to the wall w/powerport, or perhaps add an ultimate outlet, just for protection for surge etc.

I am really just looking for a bit more depth, clarity and soundstage. Want to get the most out of my system. I am replacing my interconnects next, & have already upgraded the amp power cable, then will see what is lacking.

Could the cdp and Anthem both go into an Audio Magic Digital Mini, or Stealth, or similar unit, and keep seperate? I have read nothing but good reviews on the Audio Magic gear, and seems compact, quiet and affordible.
Thanks
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