@ryder yes
Definitely the mix is key. One thing that’s undeniable with furutech outlets, connectors and cables is they lower the noise floor. As I mentioned above I just installed shunyata outlets and really like them. Still have the 2 furu gtx-d ncf in place as well and will compare when the shunyatas break in. Shunyata outlets provide a tighter grip and I believe a larger contact area. There’s a video on YouTube with the SR-Z1 outlet dissected. Check it out.
https://youtu.be/9TtgjtzQSwY