Got NBS Omega I cables - Shunyata Hydra now ?

Mike,

I have been using NBS Statement in many links of my system for the last 5 years. However, I have also tried and had great success with MIT 350 Evo ICs, SilverAudio tonearm cable and now just recently, Coincident TRS spkr cable. There is a whole lot more to synergy with sources, electronics and speakers than focusing on the same brand of cables, much less the same model, throughout your system.

As much as I very much like the NBS due to how it portrays the dimensionality in the music, I am finding that too much of it has indeed caused a side-effect of loss of detail. I understand the Monitor and Omega series to be not as warm as the Classic series, but still, I suspect there is an NBS "house" sound.

There is a trick to balancing the system to maintain the tonal coherency, resolution and dynamics in the music but to not also lose the portrayal of space, decays, etc. Each of us is at a different point on this scale so only you can determine what power cord will work well by trying some others vs. the NBS you already own. And when you borrow a couple of these, try them in other links while you have the opportunity.

John

Tvad, does this sound familiar? Mike, I was just referrencing a thread where we were talking about the same thing. Now that you are getting into treating your electric as a serious fundemental component in your system (which it is) I would, firstly, go with two dedicated lines to separate your digital and analog. This is an excellent start that will yield you tympanic tingles. I use a Hydra on my movie system, but prefer Audio Magic. If Hydra is the way you want to go, then get two of the smaller Hydras: one for each outlet. The ONLY way to truly isolate your digital from analog. You won't look back. Power cords (and it has been said) are personal and require experimentation. I wouldn't get nuts about outlet to Hydra power cords. Hydra to components should be the best you can afford. Especially to your digital. Happy listening warren :)