Synergy between shunyata and Richard Gray


This is a question about combining different power products for synergy. I have both shunyata power conditioning (Hydra 8; guardian 2) and Richar Gray products (Pole Pig, 120V substation, 1200s, 600s). Although my HT set-up and distributed audio system is quite large, the system I'm trying to optimize power to is mainly the 2 channel system (MBL 1531 CD, First sound MKII Preamp with paramount upgrade, Cary MB500 monoblocks, and Dali MS4 speakers), and the projector (Runco DLP)/DVD player (Theta digital Carmen II) and scaler (Dragonfly). My understanding is that the Richard gray 1200s/600s products fill in lags in power supply to any component plugged into the same circuit, although the limited rate of current delivery makes it better suited for front end components than power hungly amplifiers.The Pole pig and substation are transformers that regenerate 120V power, thus eliminating ground loops external to the circuit--but still allow for internal ground loops to occur. The Shunyata is a well regarded filterring device with little restriction of current, plus some mysterious ferrous compound that absorbes digital glare, making sound more analogue like. With that lengthy introduction, here is my question:

On the front end components, would it make sense to plug the components into the Hydra 8, plug the Richard gray 600s into the Hydra 8, and plug the hydra 8 into the wall? Will the Richard gray provide additional step up in power if there is some current limitation through the Hydra 8? Alternatively, does it make sense to plug the hydra 8 into the substation for ground loop isolation, with the substation plugged into the wall? Or would this cause current limitation for the front end components (note that the First Sound preamp has 2 external amplifiers)? I assume that the Pole Pig would be poorly suited here because of power limitation.

On the amplifier end, would it make sense to have the amps plugged into the guardian power filter, which is then plugged into the wall, but to have a richard gray unit plugged into the adjacent outlet for additional current support? Would the Richard gray 600S likely have much current support for large power amps?

I've heard that it's best to isolate video and audio circuitry...in that vein, is it a better use for the substation to plug the projector and 600S units into?

Essentially, I'm somewhat confused about how the units can be combined to maximize performance, since they all work differently. Given the infinite different combinations, it would be nice to have a theoretical understanding of what's likely to work before moving everything around. Thanks for your help!
tcheathertree

Showing 1 response by mike1000

I think that this is a great question as I was wondering it myself. I have a RGPC 400Pro and a hydra 6 and 2. My amps are plugged into the Hydra 2 and then into a 20 Amp dedicated line and my front end components are plugged into the Hydra 6 and then that is plugged into a dedicates 20 Amp circuit.

I have my HDTV and HD Tivo plugged into the 400 Pro which is then plugged into the other outlet that the Hydra 600 (and my front end components) is plugged into.

I was wondering if I should plug my Hydra directly into the 400 Pro, or leave it as is in the adjacent outlet. And I was also wondering if I would get any benefits of getting another RGPC 400 or 600 and then plug it into the other outlet that my Hydra 2 (that has my amps plugged into it) is in.

With my current set up I have been able to remove ground loops and make my system very quiet and revealing (at least to me).

Hopefully that was not to confusing...

Thanks,

Michael