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Outlet - Shunyata vs Hubble 20 amp

Trying to decide between these two 20 amp outlets.

Shunyata SR-Z1 is cryogenically treated and built well, cost $100.

Hubble makes a hospital grade outlet HBL 8300 for about $30-$40.

Should I stick with Shunyata since I use their Power cords and cables? Anybody know anything about these outlets?

jumia
erik_squires
16,892 posts
 

My routine warning that most audio outlets don't meet NEC guidelines for installation in the home.  These outlets should be tamper resistant (TR).

Hospital grade TR outlets are however easy to find.

 

 

I can also personally recommend these hospital grade plugs.  Even with "merely" commercial grade outlets they offer an iron grip.

 

cforsythe
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I purchased the shunyata outlet and was satisfied with the upgrade. I don’t know if it’s better than the Hubbel outlet but it did seem to have a positive impact on sound and it wasn’t insanely expensive.

jea48
4,787 posts
 

 

https://www.leviton.com/en/products/8200-sgw

Not a good choice, imo.

From the specs:

Line Contacts: Nickel Plated Phosphor Bronze

Strap Material: Nickel Plated Steel

^ ^ ^ ^ Ferrous steel Not Good.

 

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Better Leviton outlet:

 

 

 

From specs:

Line Contacts: Brass Triple-Wipe
Strap Material: Brass

 

 

 

erik_squires
16,892 posts
 

@jea48  What exactly is the alternative and is it rated for residential use??

Also, nickel plated steel is extra protection against corrosion. 

jea48
4,787 posts
 

 

@erik_squires Said:

What exactly is the alternative and is it rated for residential use??

Yes it meets, exceeds, NEC requirements.

Constructional Feature: Impact Resistant, Tamper Resistant

 

Also, nickel plated steel is extra protection against corrosion.

Not good for feeding audio equipment.

 

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