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In Reply to: Rogue Hybrid Class D - Medusa & Hydra amps - Anyone heard these? posted by AbeCollins on August 6, 2012 at 07:17:50:
My system:Vandersteen 2Ce Sig II
VPI Classic w/Lyra Delos
Manley Chinook phono
Rogue Metis Magnum preamp
McCormack DNA 0.5 with Rev1 board and wiringMy local dealer (Taylor at Goldprint...awesome guy) lent me the Hydra over the weekend. I wanted to hear how the Hydra sounded and was looking forward to it matched with the Rogue Metis Magnum preamp.
The Hydra was a wonderful amp, non-fatiguing and very detailed but compared to the McCormack, was a bit soft in the overall presentation. The Hydra did not have the snap of the snare drum and the low bass notes were just not defined as I was accustomed to with the McCormack. Both are 100/wpc and I gave both plenty of warm-up time prior to the listening sessions.
As you know, this is all system and room dependent but the difference was apparent right away. I listened to the Hydra for hours on end both days and it never captured the sound for me, no matter the type of music.
Edits: 09/17/12
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Follow Ups
- I had the Hydra at home all weekend.... - JeffO 07:30:35 09/17/12 (1)
- RE: I had the Hydra at home all weekend.... - Mr Peabody 19:37:53 09/17/12 (0)
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