It's also very important to run a good powercord between the wall and Hydra. What powercord are you using on your Hydra 8 between wall and Hydra now? I have an original Shunyata Hydra and I'm running a Shuyata Anaconda Helix Alpha powercord between the wall and Hydra. It's a great combination. It sounds wonderful. The combination added more texture, clarity, speed, dynamics and space between instruments. The soundstage is improved as well. If you're in doubt about what direction to go, you could always borrow a couple Shunyata Alpha and Vx model powercords through the Cable Company. Stan
