Mwheelerk,
I have a Hydra 4, FWIW. To answer your question(s), as I understand it from users of more than one Shunyata conditioner the idea is to separate the analog from the digital equipment. Your set up sounds close but still mixes amp./sub. (assumed analog) with digital Mac/DAC.
Ultimately, you may not actually hear a difference, but this is the theory. Other factors that will influence your outcome are the type (and brand) of power cords you use. From my experience upgrading power cords on the Hydra 4 has always been noticable. For your future info, the folks at Shunyata (Customer Service) are very approachable with concerns such as yours. Likely it is not the first such question on best usage of this type.
I have a Hydra 4, FWIW. To answer your question(s), as I understand it from users of more than one Shunyata conditioner the idea is to separate the analog from the digital equipment. Your set up sounds close but still mixes amp./sub. (assumed analog) with digital Mac/DAC.
Ultimately, you may not actually hear a difference, but this is the theory. Other factors that will influence your outcome are the type (and brand) of power cords you use. From my experience upgrading power cords on the Hydra 4 has always been noticable. For your future info, the folks at Shunyata (Customer Service) are very approachable with concerns such as yours. Likely it is not the first such question on best usage of this type.