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How to improve my system : Shunyata Hydra ?

Hello,
I hope someone can give me a few hints or things to consider !
My system consists of Krell KAV-300iL, cd player Cary 306/200, speakers Avalon Opus Ceramique and the cabling is entirely from NBS Omega I (interconnect and speaker cable) except for powerchords, which are NBS Monitor IV with Furutech rhodium plugs.
The speaker cable is new and replaces the Nordost Valhalla I had previously. The Valhalla was nice, but I had the impression that it was - to borrow a comment from someone else - a "bass thief". So I decided to buy the NBS without having the chance to audition it. It has got now roughly 150-200 hours, but it is nowhere near compared to the detail and imaging provided by the Valhalla. And the Valhalla were louder, perhaps due to the low impedance. I spoke with NBS and they were surprised. Is the mating with the Krell so bad ? My question is how long should I wait for the NBS to open up or what is causing the problems ?
I'm wondering if getting a power conditioner such as Hydra-6 + Python Alpha or Hydra-8 + Python is going to help me. Should I take the plunge and buy Shunyata's Hydra or not ?If yes, what model (Hydra-6 or 8) would work best with my set-up (I don't need more than 6 outlets) ? Unfortunately I cannot audition the Shunyata... Any recommendation or ideas ?
cheers and thank you for any comments which might help me to overcome a bit my frustration.
Mike
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cenline
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First and foremost you
might think of upgrading to a dedicated BX wiring that is shielded and used for dryers(in the normal world). Also using cryoed breakers and outlets makes a huge difference to a ss amp that is able to draw 20 amps. The question concerning the cable break in should be at least 200hours before you judge and possilbly 400 hours depending on the cable. I would do the power update before I considered any other change to the system. I also would only buy products that have a return policy if you can't audition before you buy. Power is a fundemental that shouldn't be ignored -Dennis
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