Shunyata Hydra

Thanks, I'm currently deliberating if I should go with a well established (used) Hydra at about $1600 or the newer Hydra 8 at $2000+. I'll have to pay slight more as I'm in 230v land.

Caelin has ceased supplying the Hydra 8 with a decent power cable as of January, 2004. It now comes with a generic PC, not the Diamondback as before. He gives you a $100. credit toward purchase of his mega buck optional cables.
My new Hydra 8 has performed nicely. I will be comparing it to a new Balanced Power Technology 3.5 Signature I just ordered.

Everything Bhouser said above is correct. I own the original version with the (off-white) outlets and a friend of mine has the Hydra 8. We are going to put the two side by side in the near future to see what sonic differences exist. I've heard from some sources there are a few, but not enough to make me want to throw mine on the Gon. It works beautifully in my system, that's for sure.

Rx8man, I'll be interested to know what's the outcome of the side by side comparison. Like yourself I've got the original Hydra in my setup (bought used of course) and its excellent. I'm currently using the "stock" Sidewinder and considering an upgrade to the Taipan or something equivalent.

How can you get the copper slug to replace the fuse?
I can't find it listed on the web site or a contact number