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Power Cords for Hydra Conditioners?

I'm interested to know what cords are being used by Hydra conditioner owners to feed their Hydras?

I own a Hydra 2 that has been fed by an ErnieM 11 gauge cord and is now fed with a Revelation Audio Labs Precept cord (on an audition basis).

Please mention which Hydra you own and which cords you've tried.

On a more basic level, I'm wondering how important the cord is that feeds the conditioner, considering the conditioner cleans up the AC anyway? It would seem logical that the only requirements be unrestricted power transfer and perhaps shielding.

Thoughts?
tvad
tvad OP
9,467 posts
 
Rgs92, I have several TG Audio 688 cords in my system, and find myself going back to them time and again time after experimenting with uber-expensive cords. The TG Audio cords are like comfortable old shoes. They just let the music flow and allow me to listen without scrutinizing every last aspect of the sound.
tvad OP
9,467 posts
 
Thought I'd update this. I'm presently using an Electraglide Epiphany on my Hydra 2 that powers my VAC amp and First Sound preamp. The VAC and First Sound are being fed by TG Audio SLVR cords.
dlwask
270 posts
 
I'm running VH Audio Flavor 4 Golds on my Hydra 2 with my pre-amp and CD player. I am moving to a Hydra 4 or 6 soon and will most likely stick with the VH Audio cords.
mdconnelly
131 posts
 
About a month ago I swapped the standard Sidewinder PC on my original Hydra with the new VH Audio AirSine. A remarkable upgrade IMO. Perhaps what has been most obvious is that it has created a more palpable 3D stage with voices and instruments far better defined in space.

The only problem with this approach is that the orig Hydra required a NEMA connector for the AirSine which was a special order from Chris VenHaus and therefore not in his normal 60 day evaluation period. With the newer Hydras, that won't be a problem and this is definitely a must try if you're considering different PCs on a Hydra.

P.S. I've also tried with great success his Flavor 4 PC on my CDP.
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