From Hydra to Hydra 6: an upgrade?

I second Simon74, I prefer the original Hydra.

if you get a look at the intructions papers on the HYDRA 8 it is suppose to be put over steel points for best result also the 20 AMP PAD DOMINUS FEROX REVELATION C give good result too when paired with it ...

Re siting and support for Hydras, I also used steel points to support my Hydra 8, as suggested by Shunyata instructions; Goldmound cones in my case. But then I was very surprised to discover recently that the Herbie's Iso cup & ball brought much better results; similar to the improvements the Iso cup & ball made when used to support tubed components.
Also, in my system, I found that the VH Audio airsine power cable bettered a Shunyata Python when used to connect the Hydra 8 to the wall supply.
Hope this helps.

I'm with Simon74 and Jmcgrogan2 all-the-way.

Mine is the original Hydra with the white 20 amp outlets, a copper slug (replaces fuse)
an Anaconda VX twistlock, all resting on 4 Herbie's Tenderfeet on top of a 1" Maple block.