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  • Hberg
    Member
    • Apr 2008
    • 95
    #1

    Advice from Classe' Friends

    I have an opportunity to purchase a Shunyata Hydra 8, from the original owner that he says is in perfect condition - $1,100 ($2,500 new). Also available is a Shunyata Anaconda Helix Alpha (excellent condition), 6ft. power cord w/ 20 amp I.E.C. plug which mates w/ the Hydra 8 - $900 ($2,000 new).

    I need advice from my friends on this board. Is this something that is going to make a difference in the sound of my system?

    My current system consists of the following:

    Classe' SSP-800
    Classe' CA-3200
    B&W 804S (L&R)
    B&W HTM3S (Center)
    Rotel RMB-1075
    B&W Signature 7 (L&R Surround)
    B&W CCM817 (L&R Surround Back)
    SIM2 Domino 30H
    Stuart 100" Screen
    Playstation 3
    RTI T2C Remote
    Rotel RT-1084
    Denon DVD-2900
    Denon CDRW-1500
    Apple TV

    I value your opinions, and I thank you in advance for your input.
    "If 'A' equals success, then the formula is 'A = _ X + Y + Z.' 'X' is work. 'Y' is play. 'Z' is keeping your mouth shut." -- Albert Einstein
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    • Oddiophile
      Senior Member
      • Jul 2008
      • 173
      #2
      Sounds like a good deal to me. I have the Hydra 8 and the next one below in the line, namely the Python, and I love it.

      There is a fairly expensive upgrade to the Hydra 8 if you are interested. Check the Shunyata website.

      Jim
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        • sikoniko
          Super Senior Member
          • Aug 2003
          • 2299
          #3
          I don't have experience with the shunyata, but I've heard different reports from it. some think its snake oil and some swear buy it. personally, I opted to go with the APC s-15 for the battery backup capabilities. here in florida we get a lot of power flickers and its not good for the equipment in those circumstances.
          I'm just sittin here watchin the wheels go round and round...
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            • Hberg
              Member
              • Apr 2008
              • 95
              #4
              Originally posted by sikoniko
              I don't have experience with the shunyata, but I've heard different reports from it. some think its snake oil and some swear buy it. personally, I opted to go with the APC s-15 for the battery backup capabilities. here in florida we get a lot of power flickers and its not good for the equipment in those circumstances.
              I've heard the same different reports; however, I am looking for the opinions of those in this thread. This way I hope to form a more informed decision based upon the opinions of my friends in the Classe' Forum. While the opinions may differ, I still value the input.

              I've also seen that Shunyata has a "new and improved" power condition in the Hydra V-Ray or the Hydra 8 Version II, but I've heard so much about the Hydra 8. I am curious as to what everyone thinks about this opportunity.
              "If 'A' equals success, then the formula is 'A = _ X + Y + Z.' 'X' is work. 'Y' is play. 'Z' is keeping your mouth shut." -- Albert Einstein
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                • sikoniko
                  Super Senior Member
                  • Aug 2003
                  • 2299
                  #5
                  Originally posted by Hberg
                  I've heard the same different reports; however, I am looking for the opinions of those in this thread. This way I hope to form a more informed decision based upon the opinions of my friends in the Classe' Forum. While the opinions may differ, I still value the input.

                  I've also seen that Shunyata has a "new and improved" power condition in the Hydra V-Ray or the Hydra 8 Version II, but I've heard so much about the Hydra 8. I am curious as to what everyone thinks about this opportunity.
                  I know MrDoggy had a shunyata. He'd be a good reference to ask.
                  I'm just sittin here watchin the wheels go round and round...
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                    • wettou
                      Ultra Senior Member
                      • May 2006
                      • 3389
                      #6
                      I was told by many non box pushers plug it in the wall and forget these plus they will limit the current
                      Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and you're a thousand miles from the corn field."Dwight D. Eisenhower
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                        • ChrisssB
                          Senior Member
                          • Feb 2006
                          • 153
                          #7
                          I don't think it is current limiting as it's passive..
                          Anyway I used Hydra 8 (with anaconda helix) for a few months...
                          I was pleased with what it did: more and better bass, blackness etc..
                          at the same time I didnt notice it did anything wrong to the sound..(everything plugged on it: cp-500, ca-2200, technics transport, Benchmark dac 1 usb)
                          The dealer gave it to me, to try it.
                          I got the Vray II and it does the same, only more.

                          BTW couldn't the seller give it to you for a day to try it?
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