Wall Outlets? Whats the difference?

Try a hospital grade outlet like an Arrow Heart or Hubbell, if you notice an improvement, consider more 'fancy' ones. It'll set you back less than 10 bucks. They do make a difference.

KP

PS Audio's Power Port duplex wall outlets sell for $49.95 ea. These are the best that I have seen in the marketplace. They are polished, nickle-plated over copper contacts with triple blade wipers for the best electrical connection possible with very little corrosion over time. The are worth every penney! Go directly to the PS Audio website or they are available mailorder from Music Direct and AudioAdvisor.

Cheers.

The benefit is better materials and increased contact / conductivity. A $2 outlet can only be expected to do so much.

When I installed a pair of 20 amp lines I went with the Arrow-Hart hospital grade outlet. Frankly, I didn't expect a change in sound and in my subjective opinion I didn't get one. What I do like though is the greater tension applied to the plugs. When using a stiff power cord I've experienced some tendency for the cord to pull the plug partially out of the socket. The greater tension offered by the hospital grade outlet helps keep the plug fully seated.

I too am a big believer in good quality outlets. I've used audio grade Hubbells @ 2 for $25. from The Cable Co., also Acme silver plated for $30. each-- these can also be cryo treated. I also recommend Pass and Seymour hospital grade for their quality construction and good gripping capability-- available at most electrical supply stores for $10-12.

Good outlets help lower noice floor thus improving dynamics and detail, ie "silences" are more silent. It took the silver plated Acmes a full 30 days to breakin and start sounding good (they were too bright and had glare when new) and Michael Brinkman at Acme will tell you that-- and will refund your money after 30 days if you're not satisfied.

But you should realize that outlets aren't everything. They are best when used with a dedicated AC system and good quality power cords. Cheers. Craig