Shunyata Research Hydra Model-8

 

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  • Mint Condition

  • One Owner

  • RRP 2007 - $4,990.00

  • Stereophile Class A

  • 8 Outlet Dig/Ana Equip

 

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Save yourself thousands of dollars off the new cost price and secure yourself one of the best Power Conditioners available for the price. Massive filtration capacity is engineered into the classic Model-8.

The awesome multi award winning Hydra Model-8 from Shunyata Research is enough to provide endless power capacity for even the biggest of energy sapping systems.

The most cost effective and best value for money product in their range can be apart of your system today.

Total zero noise floor and blackness surrounding your soundstage is what you will achieve with this World class product on a high quality Hi-Fi system.

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During production of the original HYDRA, former NSA scientist and Shunyata founder, Caelin Gabriel continued the refinement of the Hydra concept. As improved parts were developed and custom processes evolved-it became clear that a new design would be necessary to incorporate the improvements and new technologies.

The new HYDRA Model-8 incorporates a number of exclusive features and developments including:

• TRIDENT Power Protection System (Shunyata Research exclusive)

• Advanced Carting Electromagnetic Breaker

• 8 cryogenically treated, silver plated outlets

• VENOM noise-reduction filter

• Massive CDA-101 cryogenic grade copper buss array

• FeSi-1002 noise-reduction compounds

•Silver-plated 20A PowerSnakes DiamondBack Cable

•Dual chassis-two all aluminum cases

 

Stereophile Class A Product.

Shunyata Research Hydra Model-8

The Original & The Best

 

TRIDENT DEFENCE SYSTEM -- POWER NOISE PR0TFCT10\
Protection from power spikes, surges and line noise-that may impact a system's longevity and performance-has become increasingly important given the cost of many home entertainment systems. Most power conditioners and power strips utilize a simple MOV protection scheme that is only effective against noise and spikes above -300 volts while allowing disturbances in the critical 120 volt to 300 volt range to pass through to your system. Shunyata Research has designed the exclusive multi-stage Trident Defence System that provides comprehensive power protection to complement the state-of-the-art performance of the HYDRA Model-8.
 

STAGE 1: Shunyaya Research's exclusive Venom Filter
The Trident Defence System begins with Shunyata Research's custom designed VENOM Filter. The VENOM Filter is a four-element capacitive array designed to eliminate over-voltage spikes of only a few volts to beyond 1,000 volts on transients. After years of testing a multitude of power capacitors, Shunyata Research commissioned the production of special metalized-polyester capacitors, designed to its specifications. These capacitors are capable of absorbing high-energy spikes in excess of 1,000 volts, repeatedly, without damage or deterioration. Additionally, they perform their function of spike and noise elimination without the "ringing" or grainy sound associated with common power line capacitors.

STAGE 2: NextGen TMOVs
The Trident Defence System employs a six-element array of TMOVs that provides 6,000 volts of over-voltage transient protection and up to 60,000 amps of peak current protection. Although the VENOM Filter can manage voltage events in excess of 1,000 volts -it is only called upon to handle voltage transients below the TMOV's activation stage of approximately 340 VAC. These next-generation devices are massive 20mm varistor discs that have integrated, internal thermal protection. Unlike common MOVs of the past, they cannot explode or catch fire in the rare event of a catastrophic over-voltage condition.

STAGE 3: Carling Electromagnetic Breaker
The final stage of the Trident Defence System is provided by a special Carling electromagnetic circuit breaker. This custom manufactured breaker uses large surface area contacts that allow unimpeded current flow-even when operating at maximum current load. These breakers incorporate a separate current sensing circuit that is not in the current path, avoiding the power delivery degradations common to thermal breakers and fuses.

In the event of over-currents that exceed 20 amps, the electromagnetic breaker will break the connection to the power line, providing complete protection to your system.

The Trident Defence System's three stages of protection combine to bestow the HYDRA Model-8 with unequaled protection from all manner of noise, line transients and voltage surges. The fact that this is accomplished without impeding current or degrading performance places the HYDRA Model-8 in a class by itself.


PROVEN RESULTS
The following graphs depict the Hydra model 8's profound noise cancelling capability. These results demonstrate that the Hydra 8 literally eliminates noise existing on the power-line. The Hydra model 8 allows any electronics system to remain at a peak performance level, despite time of day variables or increased noise on the power-line.

NEW BUSS STRUCTURE AND FeSi-1002 COMPOUND
The Model-8's power distribution buss array has been refined and improved. The massive buss bars are machined from the finest cryogenic grade CDA-1 01 copper-the highest purity available. These precision machined buss bars are over five inches long and an incredible 1.5 inches thick and weigh in at over five pounds. The HYDRA Model-8 buss system is radically over-engineered and is capable of providing unlimited performance in the most demanding professional or consumer applications.

The buss system is housed within a hermetically sealed internal aluminium chassis filled with Shunyata Research's exclusive FeSi-1002 compound. The FeSi-1002 compounds are patented (US#6,545,213) for use in the Powersnakes power cords and perform a similar noise-reduction function within the HYDRA Model-8.
The FeSi-1002 compound is a synthetically manufactured ceramic material that is similar in appearance to crystalline beads.

Although the substance has no metallic content, it has a similar effect as ferrites in that it absorbs electromagnetic noise within its molecular structure. The FeSi-1002 compound's passive noise reduction avoids the dynamically compressive effects commonly associated with ferrites, transformers, chokes and coils.

Professional and home entertainment systems place high demands on power and current delivery. Many systems require the full 15-20 amps of current available from typical power circuits. All regenerators and most line-conditioners are incapable of delivering the continuous current necessary for high power amplifiers, video projectors and full entertainment systems. Although line-conditioners, regenerators and power strips all have a maximum rated power output, most cannot supply their rated power on a continuous basis without significant degradation.

Thermal breakers and simple fuses-as used in most power products -are specifically designed to heat-up as they reach 70-90%> of their rated output. This heating effect causes increased power line resistance that degrades linear current flow and compromises maximum throughput.

The HYDRA Model-8, with its silver wiring, massive buss array and costly electromagnetic breaker is specifically designed to operate, day-after-day, without generation of heat or loss of current flow linearity. This critical design element allows the HYDRA Model-8 to avoid the dynamic compression, loss of detail and time-smear commonly associated with other power distribution products.

 

ALL ALUMINIUM DUAL CHASSIS
The original Hydra's elegant, artisan crafted chassis defined the finest workmanship of its kind. The HYDRA Model-8's chassis is constructed to the same high standards but the design focus has shifted from visual elegance to superior noise isolation and system utility.

The Model-8's case is constructed from an expensive, heavy gauge aluminium material that provides superior electromagnetic isolation and shielding at line frequencies. Additionally, a second inner aluminium chamber isolates and encloses the HYDRA's massive distribution buss system and FeSi-1002 compounds. The HYDRA Model-8 is finished with an elegant faceplate of solid machined aluminium.

NOTHING LEFT TO CHANCE OR COMPROMISE
Shunyata Research manufactures its own Teflon insulated, silver wiring for the HYDRA Model-8. The wiring and Hubbell's top grade outlets are cryogenically treated in our lab for optimum performance.

Internally, the HYDRA Model-8 has four discrete circuits; two optimized for digital electronics and two that are dedicated to analogue equipment. Fifteen individual wires are carefully routed through a precision-machined aluminium barrier, designed to control cross-circuit interference by maintaining precise and consistent wire-to-wire separation. This prevents digital and other noise-generating components from negatively affecting the performance of the other system components.