Should I bypass my Shunyata Hydra power conditioner?

I only have experience with the original Shunyata Hydra, but even with my dedicated lines I could not plug any amplifier into it happily.  They all got quite noticeably congested and closed-in sounding vs. direct to wall - - snuffed out dynamic life, both macro and micro.  The new ones might have changed that, of course.

I am using the older Hydras from the 2010 era. 

I have had the same experience using the Audioquest Niagara 1000 power conditioner. Even with amps plugged into the "high current" outlet, it's still not as open and dynamic as plugged straight into the wall. This applied to everything from SET tube integrated amp, Push-pull tube separate amp, and class D integrated.

Thanks to this post I just bypassed the line condition with very positive results reported here, thanks!

Sorry to report that my excitement with bypassing the line conditioner was short-lived. With the added dynamics and treble, I also experienced ear fatigue! The result was that most days I wouldn't even feel like switching the system on to play some tunes. So I'm back with the to the last good config, with more musicality and less of that impressive sound. Please note that I'm not using the same brand as the OP, just another 'isolation transformer' locally made type.