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VPI SDS and Shunyata Hydra 4

I have a VPI TNT and use the SDS. I have replaced the stock VPI cord for the SDS with a higher quality power cable much to my satisfaction. Just an FYI (and maybe most already know this) but moving the SDS at least 20" from a MC cartridge (not the 12" VPI recommends) and upgrading the power cord (an item VPI feels is not necessary, per my dealer) was not an insigficant tweak IMS IMHO.

My question is whether I should plug the SDS direclty into the wall or into the Hydra. This is less a question of which I prefer sonically, but rather are there any issues (safety, technical, etc.) with "double" conditioning, as the SDS regnerates the signal for the SAMA and I kinda of consider it a very specific power conditioner.

Maybe I am overthinking this one. Thanks.
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The hydra and the SDS are very different schemes. No saftey issue here, the SDS isn't drawing enough current to matter. The Hydra is passive. The SDS isn't that far off from what a power amp does. Now, I WOULD NOT plug the Hydra into the SDS !!

My SME 20/2 is VERY sensitive to power and power cords. I'd try it in the hydra and listen.

Decision here is up to your ears.

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