Outlet - Shunyata vs Hubble 20 amp

Here's are pics of a Porterport using a Hubbell 8300HI (per the ad).

I recall that Albert also used 5262 & 5362 as a base for the Porterport. 

Beryllium is typically used in small quantities to enhance/strengthen copper (it's extremely toxic when allowed to "float" around).

Yes, enhanced/stronger copper would "seem" to be ideal, but I've never listened to an outlet using such.

https://www.audioasylumtrader.com/ca/listing/Power-Conditioner-Surge-Protector/Hubbell-HBL8300HI/Porter-Port/Cryo-Treated-Outlet/165790

DeKay

There are few Audiogon members whose opinion I respect as much as @jea48.

As I have posted on other threads, you can do what you want.

But, when you post here, asking for information/opinions, I often see many not accepting the opinions of those who have validated/invalidated the specs/design of the equipment that was being questioned.

So, again, do as you wish. Disregard what others have posted..

But, hey, we tried to warn you.

Bob

jea:

Great info, thanks.

As the OP just brought up copper content I recall that the early 5262 and/or 5263 used a high percentage of copper in the brass used.

This said, many things have changed since then (so many design/material changes).

Tried researching old posts on the mentioned receptacles (I was involved in a few of them), but it’s way too much reading for me.

Need to save my good eye for watching TV and maybe driving the car.

DeKay

The $30 Hubble plugs are ok, I had a PASS & SEYMOUR hospital grade plug and the sound was decent. I bought a Cardas Audio 4181US plug for $187 CDN and was surprised at how much better the sound was overall. 

@dekay said:

I recall that Albert also used 5262 & 5362 as a base for the Porterport. 

Ya, I recall after Hubbell changed the HBL8300H Hospital Grade outlet Albert had to find something else that sounded as good. He ended using the Hubbell Slender/Compact body IG5362 outlet. There were threads on AA from members stating the IG5362 was a good sounding outlet that sounded the same as the HBL8300H outlet. I tried one and I couldn't hear any difference between the two. You can still buy the Slender/Compact body Hubbell IG5362 pretty cheap on eBay. Just wire the outlet as regular non IG grounding type outlet.

Example of the Slender/Compact body Hubbell IG5362 duplex receptacle:

Not this one though... The photo shows the supporting back strap is galvanized steel... Look at the box. It's not a Hubbell, it's a Pass & Seymour.