Shunyata Hydra 4 vs PS Audio UPC 200

I have a Hydra 4 with a Jolida cdp connected to it. It definitely improves sonics, however I have never compared it to any other plc. Your best bet is to try both plc's in your system and decide for yourself. It's very hard to make suggestions between 2 plc's unless you've compared them in your system.

Here's a review that may help - although it covers the Ultimate Outlet and Hydra2 and not the UPC vs Hydra4.

http://www.10audio.com/psaud_UO_v_Hydra2.htm

Grisslehamn, I have a Billy Bags Pro1.5 rack. I do not have any isolation under the Arcam at this point, other that the stock feet. I may try a set of Still points without the riser attachments but have to spread my funds out a bit as I am looking to upgrade my TT and considering new speakers.

I just read the Hydra vs. UO comparison for which Brb9 provided a link in his post above, and the review confirms my opinion that these devices work differently from system to system, and the only way to make a determination for one's own system is to personally hear them.

The reviewer makes the following comment regarding the Hydra 2:

The Hydra had another effect that was noticeable, but whether it is positive or negative will be wholly dependent on your system and tastes. Yes, it removed a lot of noise from the system, but also gave a small reduction in upper-frequency sparkle and air and a small loss of leading edge definition in the upper midrange and treble.

Ironically, this is exactly the opposite of my observations with the Hydra 2, and in fact these comments are almost a perfect description of the sonic characteristics of the Ultimate Outlet in my system.

Your experience will almost certainly vary, and the reviewer ends his comparison with essentially the same disclaimer. So, buy one of each used...listen to them for yourself...and keep the one that works best to your personal taste.

Are there other brands i should consider ?