Pass xa 160.5 and hydra triton/typhon

[Nostromo]

have someone Tried CONECT then to the Hydra Problably cleaner energy would improve the sound QUALITY Im afraid if the Hydra can support all devices

[jfrech]

I'm a HUGE Shunyata fan. However in this case I suspect your results maybe mixed like mine were. I found when I plugged my MX-Rs into my Triton, it definately lowered the noise floor allowing more air, resolution, realism, less edge...however it also didn't quite have the same dynamics.

Big amps maybe best right to the wall with a good shunyata cord. However my frond end LOVES my Triton/Typhon/DPC-6 combo

Your mileage my vary. Or you may prefer a Cyclops for your amps...

Speakers: Rockport Altair 2
Preamp: Robert Koda K10 Amp: Ayre MX-R
Cables: Transparent Opus MM2 Spkr, Opus Gen 5 & Magnum Opus Interconnect
Power Shunyata Triton/Typhon/DPC-6, Anaconda Zitron cords (x9), Sigma HC (x1)
Digital dCS Vivaldi DAC, Transport & Clock w/ Transparent Reference XL Digital cables
Phono: Grand Prix Monaco TT, Spiral Groove Centroid, Jan Allaerts MC2 Finish & Lyra Atlas, Nagra VPS/VFS
Racks: Grand Prix Audio Silverstone F1 (x2)

[The Sandman]

I ran my XA160'5's (and still do my XA160.8's) direct to the wall (dedicated 20 amp circuit for each monoblock) with Furutech Flux-50s for filtration.

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If you're looking for a power conditioner, check out the Torus RM-20, also sold as the Bryston BIT-20

[Nostromo]

Originally Posted by jfrech

I'm a HUGE Shunyata fan. However in this case I suspect your results maybe mixed like mine were. I found when I plugged my MX-Rs into my Triton, it definately lowered the noise floor allowing more air, resolution, realism, less edge...however it also didn't quite have the same dynamics. Big amps maybe best right to the wall with a good shunyata cord. However my frond end LOVES my Triton/Typhon/DPC-6 combo Your mileage my vary. Or you may prefer a Cyclops for your amps... Speakers: Rockport Altair 2 Preamp: Robert Koda K10 Amp: Ayre MX-R Cables: Transparent Opus MM2 Spkr, Opus Gen 5 & Magnum Opus Interconnect Power Shunyata Triton/Typhon/DPC-6, Anaconda Zitron cords (x9), Sigma HC (x1) Digital dCS Vivaldi DAC, Transport & Clock w/ Transparent Reference XL Digital cables Phono: Grand Prix Monaco TT, Spiral Groove Centroid, Jan Allaerts MC2 Finish & Lyra Atlas, Nagra VPS/VFS Racks: Grand Prix Audio Silverstone F1 (x2)

I tried and what happened was a copy paste of your answer
My taste bounced to plug the amps into hydra
Tks

[PlanarSpeakerFan]

Originally Posted by The Sandman

I ran my XA160'5's (and still do my XA160.8's) direct to the wall (dedicated 20 amp circuit for each monoblock) with Furutech Flux-50s for filtration.

I agree with Howard. This is the way to go in my opinion. The Flux-50 is one of the only filters that does not appear to limit dynamics. Of course, you should probably invest in whole-house surge supression as well.

Ken

[BlueFox]

When I had a single circuit I had everything plugged into my Triton. While it sounded great, if I really blasted the music the Triton breaker would trip. Later I had two 20 amp lines, one for each amp, installed, and it sounded great. At some point after that I installed a Cyclops for each amp and was amazed at the drop in noise, and harshness removed from that. I recently sent the Cyclops back to be upgraded to v2, and I was 'forced' to listen to the amps plugged directly into the wall. I almost couldn't stand it as the noise, haze, edginess returned.

Tonight I will be evaluating the performance of Cyclops v2. I already know the system sounds much nicer after installing them Wednesday night.

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Lumin S1
Pass XP-20 pre, X600.5 amps
Magico S5 speakers

Shunyata Triton v2/Typhon for source, Cyclops v2(2) for amps
Shunyata Z Anaconda XLR analog ICs, Z Anaconda speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Revelation Audio Passage Cryo-Silver Reference DB-25 umbilical power cable

Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits.