Replacing generic RECEPTACLES

@elizabeth ....Got it Elizabeth.. So what was all the hay say crap about why am i putting in a 20A dedicated circuit for my CDP. 

I made a wall plate by gluing together Benz Rosewood cartridge bodies.....

no seriously.... the Hospital grade Hubble are excellent and the PS Audio Power Ports $50 ish then the more exotic stuff after that...

in our litigious society, 20 A on 15 amp Line not advised.... unless well labeled...

@tomic601....Who is talking about a 20A on a 15A Line?

@ Elizabeth. Kudos to you for disassembling a receptacle. I used to do this for a living and never contemplated doing that. I think the receptacle you described is a little over the top, but glad you like them. In a high current draw situation, if the connector, being the cord in this case, doesn't generate any heat at the connection,  you're good. As I said earlier, a lot of small tweaks put together, can and does make a difference. My view is, as I said, you have diminishing returns after a while. I'll have to say, you're really getting down to the nitty gritty. I guess if you know you have done everything you can to improve your sound, it's very comforting.