Hydra 4 with Taipan Alpha - reduced dynamics and slam


I recently purchased Hydra-4 with Taipan Alpha (non-helix) from fellow audiogoner. I few hrs of listening with hydra-4 + Taipan Alpha combination, the dynamics and slam is completely missing. The music is soft and un-interesting. Any idea of this hydra-4 behaviour?. I am looking changing Taipan Alpa (non-helix) with Sunyata DIamondback 20A, not sure if this will make any different. 

Any idea on this dissapointing behaviour Hydra-4 behaviour?
lake_eleven
Thanks, I would give it some time. Will Taipan alpha non-helix would be the culprit, though I dont think it would be such a bad cable.
Also, I have my laptop, which is the audio source, plugged in To hydra.
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 I agree that Shunyata's entry level cables are not that impressive. I have always preferred their regular line cables. I use a Zitron Alpha HC for my Triton. Their HC cables are the best way to go. They will usually out perform their more expensive non HC cables. Shunyata recommends using your best cable for your conditioner.