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BPT vs. Hydra 8- Your thoughts?

I'm a big fan of the Balanced Power Technologies conditioners and have been quite amazed at the increase in resolution and grunge reduction they provide. So- no complaints.

Having read so many raves regarding the Hydra however, my curiosity has peaked. Hence the question- who among you has experience with both, and what were your impressions?

Thanks for your comments in advance.
danlib1
tvad
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09-01-06: Sns
I also preferred the BPT 3.5 sig over the Hydra 8. The Hydra sounded a little dark with rolled off highs in my system.
Funny, I found just the opposite in my system. Furthermore, the BPT was different when my amplifier was plugged into the GFCI outlets on the BPT vs. the non-GFCI outlets (more closed in when using the GFCI outlets, although the background was inky black).

In the end, my system breathed with air and life when using a Hydra unit, and it did not when using the BPT.
sns
653 posts
 
Tvad, I've found the same using the GFCI outlets. As usual, preferences are all about synergy.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
As usual, preferences are all about synergy.
Sns (Threads | Answers)
Absolutely the truth...and it's not just about personal taste. There really is an electrical thing going on.

Two friends own Sound Applications Reference LineStages and love them. I bought one and installed it, and I thought it didn't sound as well as my Hydras. I invitied my friends over who love the Sound Applications units, and they both agreed that the Hydras sounded better in my system. Conversely, I think the Sound Applications sound excellent in their systems.

So, I suppose the moral to the story is one has to listen to these devices in their own systems, and use the opinions of others as a guide, but not as experiences that will necessarily correlate to one's own.
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