Hydra-what cords do you use to your components?

Absolute Power Cords ($49.95 each). Here’s the scoop. My system consists of a Cary 306/200 CD, VAC Preamp, Spectron Musician II amp, Silverline Lafolia speakers, Stealth PGS interconnects, Kimber Monacle XL speaker cable. I have a dedicated 20 amp line with a FIM wall outlet that the Hydra plugs in to. Before the APCs, I used a Black Mamba on the CD, BMI Whale on the pre, and a Audio Magic Sorcerer on the amp. I fell for the hype on the APCs and figured what do I have to lose, could I possible do better at a ridiculously cheap price? To make a long story short, I kept the APCs and sold the others. The final test was to put the Black Mamba back on the Cary and see what happens. I was amazed at how the sound changed. The BM added more bass but it sounded like a bass boost effect that to me, sounded unnatural. The highs also seemed to roll off. When I put the APC back on the Cary, the bass wasn’t as deep, but was tighter. The APCs also had more neutral mids, and highs that were more extended. This may sound crazy to some, and I know I can do better than the APCs, but the above mentioned cords didn’t do it in this system. To prove I believe in the value of good cables, I went the opposite cost direction on the interconnects. I sold my Cardas Golden Reference cables and replaced them with Stealth PGS which retail for more. The Stealths were far superior in everything!
Jim

Jtinn,
I would be intrested to know what you had the Taipan plugged into it. I found it to be alittle to bright on the Plinius SA-102's.

Pythons and Vipers. I used all Shunyata, including Python for the Hydra. Rich, musical and warm were the sonic benefits. I did substitute a NBS Statement in for the Python but preferred the Python.

All systems are different and for that matter the system
owners as well. So, I think its best to try these cables
and decide for yourself how your ear feels about it. While
I haven't heard a couple of these products, most are well respected manufacturers, and have product worth a listen. Remember that one persons experience is relative to his own system and his own slant.

Musicality is the real goal and often compromises
need be employed to reach the goal of actually being
able to listen a wider range of your recordings. For
me, I try to strike a balance between sweetness and
clarity. I find that I need to have good weight
in the bottom end to offset the system from being too
forward in the Hi's.

Audio Prism, Acoustic Zen, BMI, Custom Power Cord, Electro
Glide, Harmonic Technology, Shunyata Research, and Stealth are all products I have had good results with, it just depends on how your system is set up as to which will make you happiest. And often times its a combination of different ones that can strike the best balance. And, each
product has it's own strenghts that can be equally enjoyed.
And, no product is perfect for everyone's system. The best
reason to appreciate variety in life and not fall prey to
one companies or one person's personal preferences.

Tigger0063: I have them on the Tenor's and have had them on the Audio Aero amp. It was bright at first, until they broke in then they smoothed out like butta!