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Good outlet for amplifiers

I have a circuit in my listening room for my amplifiers and it uses a dedicated ground.  Right now I have two duplex outlets connected - and I use the primary outlet (first on the run) for the amps (reserve secondary for subwoofers if needed).  I would like to install better quality outlets for this - two duplex, set up for a dedicated ground.  I could see spending $100-$200 per duplex, if that gets me something decent.  I want it to grip the plugs well.  Recommendations?

PS - I'm running two VAC Phi-200 amplifiers (200w tube amps, KT88)

peter_s
peter_s OP
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@erik_squires Are you saying that the issue is the plug rather than the receptacle?  I've got good power cords (e.g. Shunyata Alpha) and they are not tightly gripped.  Thanks.

ghdprentice
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I used hospital grade outlets when I first installed my direct lines. Then as an experiment to see if it made a difference I swapped one for a Furutech GTX-D NCF(R) Ultimate Nano-Crystal Rhodium-Plated AC Duplex Receptacle. Once I heard the difference, I immediately ordered another one for my other direct line. I found them to be a very worthwhile investment. 

 

I got them from Amazon ($199):

 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017LTCI5M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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thecarpathian
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And of course make sure you're getting the correct amperage outlet.

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ditusa
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@peter_s Wrote:

Good outlet for amplifiers

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tee_dee
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Spending hundreds of dollars on a commoditized product one can buy for $2 at HD is a ridiculous concept but I did it anyway. I bot the AQ Edison receptacle expecting some improvement but that wasn't the case. I didn't spend too much time testing it. For $200, I'll assume it works and does its intended job. 

Anyway, where it was undeniably beneficial was in the high-tension grip. It's quite impressive. I have a heavy AQ Hurricane cord plugged directly into the wall. The cord rests on the floor but tugs down and away from the wall. Still the cord's plug itself is really secure. The receptacle also has some nice weight and a lot of shiny metal contacts. It feels premium. 

BTW, the ground pin is up in my installation. I'm not sure whether that matters.  I read that hospitals use this orientation for obvious reasons. 

I tried some generic hospital grade receptacle before the Edison but found the grip was insufficient to support the cord. If you want grip, the AQ is it.  You can be the judge whether sound is improved. 

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