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Nsgarch...How does the ExactPower unit compare to the Powervar that is advertised here for $249? 
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Because I am psychic...lol. I would not worry about not listening to the 331. It will sound better than the 27 IMO. 
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I would get a 331 over the 27. Did you read my previous post on 27/27.5/331?Also did you move the Hydra off the floor. Do not sit it on carpet. Move it up and on a hard surface. The Copperhead is more laid back than the upper end Shunyata's but a ... 
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Nsgarch is right on with the Levinson amps :) The .5 series are nice upgrades of the 27 and 23. 
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YY what powercord do you have with the Hydra? I think the EP15A's are like ~$1400 or higher? Look here at A'gon because I think there is 1 or 2 used? I do not have the budget for these higher end conditioners/regenerators. Personally I like my Hyd... 
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I do not doubt that regenerators do a nice job cleaning up the power or like you say in dirty power areas such as yours and NYC. I can tell you the Hydra does not choke the amp. I am surprised to what it does to be honest. Trust me when I say this... 
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Nsgarch have you tried a Hydra and if so how did it compare with your EP15a? The EP15a is not cheap in comparison but there are several models of Hydra's to choose from. 
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Nsgarch has some good suggestions on your amp and preamp. Not that what you have is lacking but the 27.5 (which I had) is better. Mids are better and the top end is a little crisper and not as rolled off. I wish I had never got rid of mine to tell... 
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Nsgarch,What is your opinion on the Hydra? 
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Some conditioners do make it more suppressed but also that can be a good thing because they make it quieter and takes the "edge" off. My PS Audio Ultimate Outlet does that but my Hydra 2 with the Taipan Alpha makes the amp come alive. These Hydras... 
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Why would you want a 10 amp plug? Hell no I would not do it. The 27 like most amps need a 15 amp cord. The better the cord the better the amp will sound trust me on this one. I listened to a 27 about a month ago using a Hydra 4 and a Shunyata Copp... 
Cardas vs Shunyata power cords question
I have been speaking with Don about the Ref-1 and Extreme Reference for my Hydra. I do not doubt the Shunyatas are good but THAT good. I have always heard the Cardas PC's were too dark and there are much better. Another PC that is a great value is... 
Levinson turn-on thump... normal??
I have to ask. Are you turning on your CD player and preamp 1st? 
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Thanks to all for your suggestions :) I will do the tube switching soon. 
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It has not got any worse in the past 2 days. Hmmmmmm.