Does Shunyata Hydra sound best with just one unit

In regards to the Hydra could it support a Threshold SA/4e power amplifier? The ratings on the Threshold is 30amps continuous and 130 amps peak?
Joefama (Threads | Answers)

I think you need to check your specs. At 30 amps continuous, it could not be run on any common domestic AC circuit as far as I'm aware, and at 130 amps on one circuit, it'd burn your house down.

IMO.

The answer to your question is that the Hydras are rated for 20 amps continuous. Anything more is too much current. Anything less can be handled by the Hydra (any Hydra 2, 4 or 8).

Do some more homework and report back.

I think the 30A/130A current of the SA4e is probably the output current capacity of the amp, not the input from the wall.
If you can plug the Threshold into a regular wall outlet, it should work fine on the Hydra.
I plugged two Krell monoblocks into a Hydra 8 without any problems but I didn't like the sound.

I have a dedicated 20 amp circuit for my Mc-402. I am using a dedicated Hydra 2 for my amp. I also have another dedicated 20 amp circuit for my front end components that are plugged into a Hydra 6. I then have another dedicated circuit for my HDTV and Tivo that are plugged into a Richard Gray 400 Pro. I am very happy with this set up. I used to have a little AC line noice, but now everything is super quiet.....

Tvad -
Threshold SA/4e specs are clearly stated in print in both in the owners operation manual and service manual. Also even states in my original Threshold brochures.
"30 amps continuous and 130 amps peak".

The Threshold SA/4e power amplifier is Pure Class A and will drive any speaker out there. I've owned some pretty ineficient speakers like Apogee Divas, Sonus Faber Extremas, etc. in the past and the Threshold SA/4e easily drives them. In fact there is a Threshold SA/4e for sale. But personally does not look authentic. The SA/4e has gold accents with an oval cut out face plate for the model number. The person on Audiogon may have what you can call a chop-shop Threshold SA/4e. I emailed the seller and they are trying to contact the original owner.

01-06-07: Joefama
Tvad -
Threshold SA/4e specs are clearly stated in print in both in the owners operation manual and service manual. Also even states in my original Threshold brochures.
"30 amps continuous and 130 amps peak".

I believe this is a spec for current output of the amp, not current draw.

To calculate current draw, Watts=Volts/Amps. So, divide the maximum power consumption of your amp (wattage) by 120 volts, and you will have the current draw of the amplifier.

As an example, the Pass Labs X150 has max power consumption of 600 watts. 600 watts/120 volts = 5 amps.

Try this for your amp.

I found the formula in this article.
...and this paragraph:

In the U.S., computers get plugged into 120-volt circuits. So we'd divide our 5,000W by 120 volts for a total power consumption of 41.6 amps.