Re siting and support for Hydras, I also used steel points to support my Hydra 8, as suggested by Shunyata instructions; Goldmound cones in my case. But then I was very surprised to discover recently that the Herbie's Iso cup & ball brought much better results; similar to the improvements the Iso cup & ball made when used to support tubed components.
Also, in my system, I found that the VH Audio airsine power cable bettered a Shunyata Python when used to connect the Hydra 8 to the wall supply.
Hope this helps.
Also, in my system, I found that the VH Audio airsine power cable bettered a Shunyata Python when used to connect the Hydra 8 to the wall supply.
Hope this helps.