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Furutech FI-50 NCF (R) vs FI-28 (R) Differences?

I would appreciate experiences on the comparison between FI-50 NCF (R) and FI-28 (R). Is there a noticeable or significant difference between the two plugs. I am aware the FI-50 NCF (R) is the top-of-the-line and supposed to be very good. However, they cost much more than the FI-28. Does the additional cost translate to a noticeable or worthwhile difference, or the difference is subtle or marginal at best?

I would appreciate any experiences on this matter. The wire that will be used on the plugs both AC connector and IEC would be FP-TCS31.

Thanks.

ryder
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ryder OP
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Thanks for that. I read the Audio Bacon review earlier but have missed the part about the FI-28. The review is mainly comparing the FI-50 NCF to the FI-46 NCF.

Looks like it may not be wise to skimp on the plugs. At first I was thinking if the FI-28 (R) might do it at a fraction of the cost but it appears that the FI-50 NCF (R) is the way to go.

Thanks.

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daveyf
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I have cables in my system that use both the FI-50 NCF and the FI-28(r). Both are really good plugs, and I think both are far superior to the run of the mill plug. The FI-28’s are certainly not as impressive looking as the top-of-the-line FI 50’s, but they are certainly not a plug that i would go to the effort of replacing with the FI 50’s.

petg60
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FP-TCS31 is a very fine power cable that would mate well with either 28R or 50NCF.

Please note that this cable is not so warm like OCC but rather linear with very good extension, tighter bass, more detail and bigger images and needs a long time to come alive. Depending where you want to use it plugs can be very decisive. In simple words the 28R are really excellent plugs but the NCF ones are impressive. If cost is not an issue the NCF's would be the best choice.

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