Do I need separate Hydra's for amp vs. source

It is always best to start from a base electrical perspective before considering external conditioning add-ons. You would be best served by separating your high-current electronics from low-current electronics and/or digital sources. It is not necessary for mono's to each have their own dedicated line, but it may be 'an ideal' from an electrical perspective.

More importantly, if you have the opportunity, separate the amps from your digital and analog sources. No power conditioner can make up for having independent lines separating high-current electronics. Summing a systems worth of current on one line is never preferable if you have multi-line options--no matter what might come after. Power conditioning alternatives should only be considered *after* you have established your system and electrical "base-line". Hydras are rated at 20 amps (4,6,8) and 30 amps (model 2), They will not "strain" any more than your panel-breaker no matter the current load--just match the breaker and Hydra current rating.

The best advice is to start with dedicated lines and evaluate options from there-- don't put the cart before the Horse! :)

Grant
Shunyata Research

Thank you. That is very "sound" advice.

Lawrence

I run my Lamm's through the Hydra 8
Sounds great. No strain

I use a Hydra 8 for my Digital and a Hydra 2 for my analog.
Both are in seperate dedicated circuits. Bid improvement overall.

Why not go with a machine that has two power cords from the unit and completely isolates the digital and analog {power} circutry. within the machine . The Audio Magic XXX is one such machine. No matter which way you go , even if its just dedictated lines, definetly seperate your digital power sources from your analog and power equipment. I have personally heard in various configurations how digital sources , when on the same circut as analog and/or power circuts collapse the soundstage.