@erik_squires , it never occurred to me to clean my non-audio outlets metal contacts. Thanks.
I plan to upgrade to Furutech GTX-D Rhodium outlet, then maybe QSA (Quantum Science Audio) afterwards.
Wall outlets
Hey everyone, don’t kill me I know it’s been talked about a bit. I’m am currently about to upgrade my wall outlet. Commercial vs Audio outlets. The general consensus is commercial hospital outlets would work but they can strip the coating off our nice power cables. I have talked a bit with @audphile1 on this matter. Furutech has my attention. I have considered upgrading my power cable to the Furutech DPS 4.1 cable and get a Furutech outlet with the same finish. A friend of mine is an electrician and has offered to install a new outlet behind my rack. He said I could pay with a case of beer. Haha. Sorry if I started a new 🔥🔥🔥. The forum is fun, there is far more knowledge here than we are going to find anywhere else IMO. Also I finally got my virtual system up for anyone to take a look. Thanks everyone
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I agreed with erik_squires , one of the first things I did about 13 years ago is replace every cheap ( like 89 cents ) outlet and switch with commercial grade , using aHG outlets where I was plugging my system into . I then replaced the amp plug with a PS Audio , soon after I replaced all the other outlets on the systems circuit with HG outlets , I have since replace the PS Audio with an Audioquest NGR Edison moving the PS Audio to my TV's outlet . I plug the amp directly into the outlet and the front end equipment is plugged into a Medical Grade Tripp-Lite IsoBar Ultra . |
@vthokie83 I too like the GTX-D gold version over the rhodium. Don’t like R plating. I just wish Furutech did a NCF version in the gold plating. VHAudio sell the Oyaide R1 and I have considered getting it. What’s your experience with it? Did you compare directly to GTX-D ? |
Agisthos, When I initially started testing outlets, I started with the Furutech GTX-D(G) and loved it. I started to compare the other outlets, and always compared them to the gold Furutech. My least favorite were the Oyaide SWO XXX and the Cardas 4181.....though I want to be clear that both were vastly superior to the commercial grade that I had installed initially. I did however give those 2 outlets to friends, who use them to this day. I kept the two Furutech GTX-D (gold and rhodium), and the Oyaide R1, because they were so close to each other and that they all could have a place in my evolving system. I am building a listening room in my basement that will have 3 dedicated circuits, one each will have the GTX-D(G), GTX-D(R), and Oyaide R1 receptacles. That will give me the chance to further test and use which outlets work with which components. My thoughts summarized: the Furutech Gold is is aligned with my listening tastes, smooth/engaging/detailed/inviting and an all around great performer with great imaging and soundstage. The Furutech Rhodium is more detailed/revealing/resolving and in my current layout was not as enjoyable as the gold version......though many may prefer that sound. The Oyaide R1 is Platinum plated and is more refined/detailed/resolving than the Furutech gold, but without some of the warmth.....though soundstage was the best of the 3 that I still own. All 3 are superior performers for me, and will be the 3 I use going forward. Hopefully that gives you some clarity? |
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