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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
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stereo5
6,442 posts
 

I use Shunyata Z-1 cryoed outlets.  They grip tight and were around $100 each when I purchased them. All the wall outlets in my living room are by Shunyata and I use 2 dedicated 20 amp lines for the system.  All my power conditioners and power cords with one exception (Acrolink for the Esoteric player) use Various Shunyata cords.  

garebear
1,159 posts
 

.....go with the best Furutech along with their wall plates. You will not look back and I was surprised what a difference it actually made. 

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nutty
2,936 posts
 

I'm currently using Furutech GTX-D Gold. 

 

vthokie83
942 posts
 

OP

I tested a bunch of receptacles over a year, and here were my findings:

Best - Furutech GTX-D(G Gold) - The GTX-D(R Rhodium was too bright for me, but it is a detail machine...but took forever to break in)

Best (just a hair down) - Oyaide R-1 (not the SWX series)

Really good and less expensive - Acme Audio Labs Silver plated, cryo'd, with CFC coating....really good for about $70

 

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