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Which is the best high end passive power filter?

Hi members, I am currently seriously researching the best passive power 8 point filters & would like to know firstly if there is a passive filter which unquestionably improves the sound of high end audio systems without strangling dynamics, or imparting a sonic "signature" of it's own? And secondly, as I live in Australia; is either available in Aust-spec, or is sold by a company which is likely to offer the board in that spec?

An obvious front runner at the moment is Shunyata's new Hydra 8v2 which offer the Hydra in Australa. I have heard the new model 8v2 is slightly better than the previous Vray which is a big wrap.

I should say I am sceptical about power filters. An audiophile friend of mine who happens to have owned a hifi store in Australia for more than 25 years said he never heard a power filter (in Australia) which didn't have a negative impact on the sound, including some very high gear including (from memory) a Burmester active filter, so I would need to be convinced to take the plunge.

So is the new Hydra 8v2 the best option, or maybe even a stretch to save for the new Vray v2?

(Thanks in advance for your ideas)
melbguy1

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gtfour45
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Hi Melbguy,

I'm in Melbourne too. I would suggest you have a hard think about the requirement for Australian outlets on whatever you decide on. Most US manufacturers are happy enough to put an Aust. plug on their cords but the outlets on a conditioner is a big ask.

I don't know of any Aust. pattern AC outlet of remotely audio quality. (If you do please let me know so I can use one on my wall.)

My opinion - necessity dictates that Australian audiophiles go to all US connectors downstream of the conditioner.

Just get one Australian terminated cord from the wall to the conditioner.
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