Digital sources best with Hydra 8's analog outlets
Do Shunyata Hydra 8 users use the digital or analog outlets on the Hydra for transports and DACs? I found the analog ones work better on both (less grain).
I spoke with Shunyata at the Alexis in jan and posed the same question . My understanding is that is does not matter with the unit.One interesting side note : They suggest the power amp plugged in closest to the power cord for increased power .
Just as a side note. i compared the hydra 8 to the Sound Application products , specifically the model 12 and cfx . The 8 was very close to the cfx and 12 . There was a touch more transparency to the SA products but midbass to low bass was slightly fuller with the 8. Overall, i would have chosen either over the 8. The Reference line Stage by SA spanked the 8 , hands down. .... in my system.
Thanks Sean , I had sort of forgotten why AG had gotten somewhat stale as of late. Good to see you back on the puter. The site has gotten sort of non technical as of late with many of the questions and comments focused on purchasing and what goes with what and so forth. I am guilty of this as my area of contribution is not of a technical nature but from a perspective of someone very passionate and driven who has bought and sold dozens and dozens of pieces of gear in an attempt to increase my learning curve from a position of atual listening experiences that I can share with no axe to grind. Its always so refreshing to get a technical viewpoint .
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