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)

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The best method? Don't use a plug. Hardwire in a sealed box. Cheapest and by far the best. You could simply cut off the ends, strip the wires and solder/connect them together in a sealed box. Then you don't have to pay a rediculious amount for a more 'snug' fitting hospital outlet. Of course the outlet can easily be reinstalled with a plug outlet at any time.

 

@pinball101 Wouldnt I get a better connection, at least to the first outlet, by going directly into the outlet rather than creating a pigtail in the box? That’s what I was thinking and why I would Daisy chain. Because the most important outlet will be the first one where the two amplifiers are set  also, this quad installation is the end of a circuit… So I’m not too worried about other outlets further downstream.

I’m glad to see that I can Daisy chain.  In order to isolate the ground, however, would I break off the tab that wraps around one side of the unit to the ground lug? I think I have a metal box… Because the cable is armored and therefore the metal box and armored cable all provide shielding together.

@gdaddy1 I hear you… But I would also have to construct my own cables in that case. I’m using power cables that have plugs on them.

Hubbel 5362. These come in 15 and 20 amp versions and are better made than typical outlets from Home Depot. They are all copper and are heavier duty than a typical outlet. They are under $15 each on Amazon.

They are not copper, they nickel plated brass. Of course brass is half copper. 

In order to isolate the ground, however, would I break off the tab that wraps around one side of the unit to the ground lug? 

But why the priority for isolated grounds? Why not use Puritan groundmaster instead. Shunyata or nordost have their grounding systems also for much more money. 

@jea48 what are your thoughts on isolated grounds?