AC/DC charger vs DC only

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I'm going to be pulling the trigger (finally) on a good quality charger setup soon. It will be used for Li-Ions and LiFePO4 cells.

Am I better off with one of the AC/DC chargers like the Hyperion or Bantam models, or should I go DC only and either pop for a power supply or use a 12V deep cycle automotive/marine battery as the power source?

I want to charge/balance at least 6 cells at a time, as fast as possible. I'll probably build a holder which will look like a pack to the charger, and I'll want to be able to charge fewer cells at times, like one or two.

Does either format have more benefits?
 
The AC/DC option gives you more flexibility - no need for a separate power supply, but you can still use 12V if you have to.

The Bantam and Hyperion ones are both good - Bantam probably has the edge.
 
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