The hydra is a pretty awesome delay but the deflector is also a super cool ambient type reverb. It’s a tough choice because both are super interesting circuits but if you a delay freak then it’s got to be the hydra.
Two super choices.
I've built both and though the Hydra is the coolest delay I've built, the Deflector will never leave my board (until it needs troubleshooting.)
I know you said you prefer delay, but if you ask me, this says I.