Furutech PC's?

Just my preference, but I don't like anything rhodium plated from Furutech; to me it just doesn't sound correct, and is usually sibilant....that applies to receptacles and connectors

Both shunyata outlets are fully broken in. Didn’t take long at all. Natural sound. No harshness. Nothing stands out. Really like how the system sounds. I haven’t gone back to furutech yet. 

When it comes to Furutech PC's.. best advice is to be very very careful to determine if they are legitimate. There are a number of fakes that are being sold as real, and these cables look very close to the real item. Unfortunately, Buyer beware is best when it comes to Furutech cables.. A number of less than scrupulous vendors are selling the knock-off's as real on various sites. 

@audphile1

Thx for posting that link about the Shunyata Z1 outlet.   In the video, Caelin mentions how a poorly constructed, cheap outlet can become a fire hazard.

Years ago, I couldn’t figure out where a very mild burning smell was coming from in my kitchen.    For weeks, I triple-checked all of the appliances.   Nothing was unusual.     One day I decided to do some paperwork at my dining room table – which I rarely do since I have a home office.   As I plugged in the laptop charger, I almost burnt my hand when it touched the outlet cover.   I’ve never encountered anything like it.  And I’ve worked with a lot of electrical outlets.   Of course,  I was very relieved to discover the source of the burning smell.    I didn’t know that was even possible.  When I replaced it, the unit was wired correctly.     

A while ago, I mentioned this incident in another thread.  Curiously, another veteran Audiogon member, who worked for a utility company, posted a response that he didn’t believe me.   It was very true – as Caelin pointed out.   Learned something new – fortunately without any consequences.  I was very lucky!     Subcontractors trying to save a buck.

Given the variety of responses in this thread, it would seem that there is no substitute for trying the "device under test" in your own system.  

Formerly, my system was tube based and I was thrilled with my loom of Nordost cables. When I switched to a Hypex integrated, the synergy was off. I tried a Furutech DPS 4.1 cord with FI-50 NCF termination and was amazed.

Now my entire loom from the GTX-D NCF (R) wall plug to the DSS-4.1 speaker cables is Furutech. I detect no overt coloration. I consider these products to be a bargain, in high end audio terms. I couldn't be happier. 

For those who posted dissenting opinions, I have no reason to doubt you. You hear what you hear. This is my experience.