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Power Conditioning: Comparisons between BPT BP-Jr. and PS Audio P300, Audio Magic?

post #1 of 6
2/13/03 at 9:25pm
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Right now I'm using a PS Audio Ultimate outlet (not high voltage) and I really enjoy how much it lowers the noise floor and tightens bass. When I plugged in a TV, the TV image became more clear. I'm pretty confident that the Ultimate Outlet has positive effects on my system.
I'm looking for a new powerconditioner for my system. People have raved about both the BPT Balanced Power conditioners and PS Audio Powerplants. The BPT BP-1 & BP-2 intrigue me because the greater voltage handling would allow me to plug in my speaker system with tube monos and headphone amp.
I've heard even more enthusiastic reviews of the P300. With the P300, I'd only be able to plug in source components. The P300 is significantly more expensive than the BP units. Would probably need to buy a separate BP-1 for the tube monos.
Has anyone compared the two or done extensive research on these products? How do the Audio Magic Stealth conditioners compare?
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post #2 of 6
2/14/03 at 3:04pm
I like my Brickwall PW8R15AUD. I've never compared it to anything else, but I can't imagine anyone wanting much more of a conditioner.
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post #3 of 6
2/14/03 at 4:07pm
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The BPT BP-1 & BP-2 intrigue me because the greater voltage handling
Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I believe you should use the total power (watts) or apparent power (volt-amps or VA) usage of your system to determine the amount of conditioned power you need. Current is a secondary consideration.

The main difference between the P300 and the BP-1 or -2 is that the P300 actually regenerates the AC, which is to say that it should correct for over- and undervoltage and suppress current spikes, delivering a clean, steady 120V AC.

The BP-1 and -2 are isolation transformers, very much like your Ultimate Outlet.

The Audio Magic Stealth also doesn't seem to regenerate the AC signal, simply filtering the incoming signal of unwanted noise and protecting against surges - very similar to the Monster Power Bars.
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post #4 of 6
2/14/03 at 10:57pm

PS Audio P300

Yage is correct. The P300 is a power regenerator. In addition it has a multi wave option that add’s good mojo to the signal. At first I was very skeptical of anything to do with AC power. After reading what others have experienced, the PS Audio stuff seems the best in my price range. I’m very pleased with how this one item has improved my system.
The PS Audio P300 runs quite well with a modest tube amp (<50w), CDP and Tuner.

Mambo Sinuendo CD spinning tonight.
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post #5 of 6
2/19/03 at 1:21am
Here's a review comparing the Stealth to the PS Audio Power Plant (scroll down to part 2).
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post #6 of 6
2/19/03 at 9:39am
The PS Audio 300 is excellent.

Why do you say you could only plug in source components? I know PS recommend a larger model for powering amplifiers but if you don't exceed the unit's capacity there is no problem. I have been using it with CD player, preamp and two tube monoblocks, the unit reports 180W of 300W capacity in use.

I'm going back to Australia in a few months and will probably sell this unit soon (apartment power is terrible but I expect it to be not so bad at home, apart from different supply voltage issues) but it has been well worth having. It has made a huge difference in the performance of my amplifiers.
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