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RECOMMEDATIONS FOR AC RECEPTACLE

A friend of mine convinced me to purchase two PS audio Power Ports. Received them and installed them and almost immediately I notice my HDTV picture had greater clarity and it cleaned up the video noise. The Picture is awesome and the graphics didn't have those little jagged edges.
In the meantime, my music jumped out at me, with greater transparent detail, depth, and tighter bass. But I also noticed that the highs were a tad bit harsh especially on piano.
Just finished running a dedicated line with two circuits with an isolated ground. I understand that this will make my system sound and look even better.I would like to hear suggestions for AC outlets that will be an improvement over the PS audio Power Port, i.e. getting rid of the harshness. I know this will be very subjective, but I would like to hear what you guys have to say. I have gotten some great advice in times past.

BTW my equipment: Meridian 568MM.2, Meridian 518, B&W 801's series 80 with bybees, B&w cc80's sides and rears, B&w HTM2 Center channel, Velodyne Sub 12", Denon 2910 DVD, Earthquake Cinenova 5 channel with dakiom stabilizers, B&k 2 channel amp, Mitsubishi Diamond series 73" 1080p HDTV, slim Device Squeezebox, Monster Power HTS 5000.
Everything is looking good and sounding good but as you know good is the adversary of better. Waiting to hear
samuelvelma
samuelvelma OP
12 posts
 
Gentlemen, I have completed my dedicated line and isolated ground install and out of the gate it is awesome.
So far your response and reading other threads, the porter ports are a less expensive upgrade over the ps audio power ports. The Oyaide seems to be the best upgrade, but it is 2 to 3 times the price of the ps audio power port.
I am still listening. I have not made up my mind yet.
the response from TBooe really gave me something to consider.
mitch2
4,036 posts
 
When we built a new house a couple of years ago, I installed the relatively inexpensive cryo'ed ACME silver plated receptacles, after reading that Bob Crump liked them. I can't tell you how they compare with others in absolute terms, but with dedicated lines, and with my equipment, they hold the plugs well, there is zero line noise, and everything sounds fine.
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rja
2,371 posts
 
The outlets I like best and have settled on for my system are the Oyaide R1s. Admittedly they are expensive but IMO worth every penny. I have 2 in the wall and 2 in my power strip. As always try before you buy if possible.
freemand
225 posts
 
You should maybe be careful with the Oyaide. I have a wattgate 381 and oyaide xxx right next to one other. I keep my power conditioner plugged into the wattgate. I have gone back to the oyaide a couple times but its really aggressive in the upper frequencies. The wattgate seems a little fuller bodied.

If your system is a bit aggressive in the upper frequencies be careful with the Oyaide. The oyaide was on my fridge for over 2 months and then spent several days after that on my system, so it was plenty burned in.
musicman07
126 posts
 
I've researched this very subject quite extensively lately and my choice was the Furutech FP-15A(Cu)-N1. Obviously this is a 15amp version, you I would hope went with 20A. Second choice would be the Oyaide, probably the gold GX or maybe XXX. Those ACME ones are based on Pass & Seymour. Also mentioned are Porter Ports, PS Audio Power Ports, Hubbell, and FIM. Consider the sound you are looking for and matching for as these outlets add a touch of coloration to the sound which is not necessarily a good thing.
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