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Rhodium vs Gold AC connectors

Hi dear fellows.Does anybody tried these type of connectors in power cords?In my case I don`t know which could be the differences in sound performances between them.I heard that rhodium connectors have more extended hights frequences , more airy and fluid than gold connectors, but also that they can produce a non-lively sound, with too much control.Regarding Gold connectors I red that they produce a warmer sound, specially in the mids, but with not so much detail as rhodium.Is it true?I will appreciate your comments to make a proper decision.Thanks in advance!Raf
rafael0054
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audiolabyrinth
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Rafael0054, I talked to Krell yesterday, as it turns out, the stock power cord that is 10awg 3/1 9ft is a common power cord, but patrick bresnahan also said that the hard wireing part of this power cable is unlike any other manufactuor's, most use a bus bar then go from there, Not krell, this power cord is wired directly to the power supplies and power regulator's, that's really good, however, Patrick also said that the plug on the end of the cable is also common, that I would really benefit by changeing the plug at the end of the power cable, a big up-grade in sound he said would happen, The Furutech FI-50M comes to mind, oh no!, I might agonize again between Rhodium and Gold?, pricy!, $300.00 for that plug, It's on my pallet to do list for sure, nothing but the best for MR Krell.
melbguy1
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There is a reason why Boulder, Gryphon, Vitus, Vac & Kondo don't hard-wire their flagship amps, but shhhh, don't tell Audiolabyrinth ;)
rafael0054 OP
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Hi Audiolabyrinth,I think that if upgrading a male connector of the original power cord will ptoduce a benefit, then do it.However I'm not sure which male connector will fit better with outlet receptacle(I mean compatibility between them)I would define first the outlet that works better whith the Krell and after I would choose a male connector with the same base metal conductors in their pins.Ex.If you choose gtx d rhodium outlet which is made of pure copper then plated with rhodium, then I would choose a connector with pure copper as base metal and plated with rhodium as well.Cheers.Raf
jebsmith73
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That would be a Furutech FI 09 Rhodium
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audiolabyrinth
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Rafael0054, since I know Gold does not mix with Rhodium, pending that all this works out, The Furutech FI-50 plug I would get will be Rhodium, I really would not have a choice, have you read the info on this plug?, spectacular it is, It is said that this plug does more High performance than the wpo's, what's your take?
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