Equitech 1.5Q or Shunyata Hydra 8?

What do you guys think about the 2Q (2KVA) vs. the 1.5Q (1.5KVA)? I only have about a 900W max load, including my power amp, but I don't want the power conditioner to limit dynamics. Do you think the 2KVA unit is worth the extra $500 for this reason alone?

Labtec, Hope this isn't off subject but you mentioned furman. Have you compaired the IT Signature to the BPT 3.5?
I'm interested in both. Enjoy the music gave the furman product of the year award.

I have an Equitech 2Q. It's the best I have owned. As a point of reference I previously own the Audio Power Wedge 116, PS Audio P300, Sound Application XE-12S, and Richard Gray Power Company.

To all, this weekend I insatlled 2 Equi=tech 2 Q units (one for front end and one for front channels in a stereo/HT setup. The front end was fed by an Exactpower 15A. To finish it off both feed a Tice Power block IIIA Signature. Yes folks it works as advertized !!! Especially the bottom end w/ 2 Vandy 2Q's and 2 Velodyne FRS 18's. Solid, deep more defined ect... Didn't think it could get better but it was easily apparant. No leap of faith on this one. Studio 100 V2's opened up, clear articulate, more layering, harmonics ect... . May be a tad drier. Strongly suggest at least feeding your font end with one. It does work. PS I have a 5R on the way to feed the rest of the system. Stan

If you don't have a 20 Amp dedicated power line then the 2Q is not doing anything a 1.5Q would not do. Also, most complete stereo systems don't come close to drawing 15 Amps from the wall. My front end draws 2.0 Amps and my amps (Pass X600) draw 10 amps. I have a 2Q on the amps and have monster on the front end. Want to upgrade to Q650 for my front end. Everyone is correct. You don't have to strain to hear a difference when you plug everything into a 2Q. It is obvious (even my wife immediately said WOW!).