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Wall Receptacle Oyaide R0, Furutech GTX-G and SR Black UEF

Hi there been searching around for some good receptacles as I am about to do some reno work for a dedicated room and I have narrowed down to these 3 brands based on what I have read in the web and on the availability within my reach. 

I am thinking of getting one of them but problem is, it is not easy to do a comparison specifically to these 3 series and I have not read so far anyone doing a comparison for specifically the oyaide R0 receptacle which is an unplated version of R1. 

So I am asking here for some help if anyone have had the privilege trying them all in their setup? I have read the thread on this forum "SR red fuse" started by Oregonpapa touching on the SR blacks receptacle with David pritchard comments on it which is btw a very good and informative thread and I have ordered the SR black fuse for my amp based on their reviews and other members too who have pitched in too.

There lots of other kinds of receptacles around and I am aware there are some that do not believe with those uber expensive receptacles performing better than a hospital grade receptacle but then this hobby is full of surprises and voodoos that over the years have made me a believer.
 
A little detail on my setup I am using ARC's (ref150,ref 6 and cd 9) paired up with SF Guarneri EVO's. As for cables am using full loom Transparent Ultra MM2 hooked on to my QB8 which is using Frey 2 power cable to my wattgate wall receptacle.
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nmmusicman
278 posts
 
Macdude,

I had the same experience as you when I first starting using Oyaide outlets. Issues I thought were related to digital playback were in fact power related to my outlet/power conditioning. Each step up the Oyaide line, while sometimes sideways, was always an improvement  to digital playback and to everything else as well, just not as dramatic as the digital transformation. 

Going to high current balanced power was the best upgrade I've made.
macdude
187 posts
 
Nmmusicman, what balanced power setup are you using?

I was going to go with a Vertex Balanced Hi-rez Taga, but I would have had to custom order it with US sockets and buy it without an audition.

So I picked up an Entreq Powerus Challenger 3v and it's very good. In fact, it's so much better than anything else I've tried that I wouldn't even call it a power conditioner.
nmmusicman
278 posts
 
" Nmmusicman, what balanced power setup are you using?"

I'm using a dedicated 20 amp line to the listening room with a Platinum Power PP-1 balanced power transformer with a rated capacity of 2400VA.
I'm also using a second unit for the HT system.

The transformers for the PP-1 were custom made to Platinum Power specs by Plitron using 10 gauge wiring instead of the usual 12 gauge along with other proprietary tweaks. Unfortunately, Platinum Power is long out of business and units very seldom come up for sale if at all.
macdude
187 posts
 
The Oyaide R0 may still be breaking in, but I can already tell it's a much more forward and caffeinated outlet than the Maestro. The Maestro is definitely laid back and romantic in comparison.

I agree with nmmusicman that the R0 has a precise soundstage. It's been educational listening to it, as I've never heard sound staging done like this before.
macdude
187 posts
 
Nmmusicman, according to my UK audiophile friends, there are huge gains when upgrading to a balanced mains block, such as the Vertex AQ Balanced Hirez Taga. In fact, Vertex goes as far as saying your system won't perform at a high level until you go balanced power.

I was about to go that route, but there was no audition period since I had to get it custom made with US sockets.

I would also place the PP-1 on isolation feet or an isolation stand if you haven't already done so. That will make a big difference.
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