Outlet shoot out


OK I am doing new outlets this month. What to use?? Standard issue Hubbel hospital grades? PS Audio? FIM? other?? what do you use and why? what else did you try? There have been a few threads on outlets but I don't recall seeing one comparing them, also perhaps a different outlet for amps and sources, anyone try that? This is a relatively cheap tweak(expensive outlets are under $100) and about time I tried it! Thanks for any input.
~Tim
tireguy
I guess it's just my own rig then, but break in of AC components hasn't really been very much of an issue here; most upgrade cords that I've used haven't changed very noticably when broken in, excepting the Virtual Dynamics Signature, which although already cryo'd did improve considerably over the first couple of weeks use.
This Wattagate 381 outlet has only been in use for 2 weeks now, and although it sounds fantastic from day one, it has either improved somewhat more over time or maybe it's me still getting accustomed to the overall sonic improvements. Over the past weekend I sat spellbound & glued to the sofa with remote controls in hand, not being able to stop myself from listening over several hours duration. This hasn't happened in over 4 years, so I know I'm finally getting closer to nirvana. If this gets any better over time I'll be all the happier still. It's as if this outlet has enhanced the effects of all the other tweaks already in place; it's finally all come together.
FYI: I use the Wattagate 381 outlet terminating a single 10awg solid copper spiral twisted dedicated line; at the source is a vintage household fusebox with a ceramic 30A edison base fuse.
I do product photography for Purist Audio and am good friends with Jim, so I have the latest price list. Unfortunately the outlets are not listed. I'm willing to call for pricing if anyone is interested.
Yes, I would be interested. I understand, from another thread, that the Purist is essentially the same as the Jenna Labs and Worldpower/Audio Excellence. Has this been your experience as well?
I just spoke to Jim at Purist. The outlets he sells under the Purist trademark are a special order Leviton that are then cryo treated. Sales of these are exclusive to Japan. None have ever been sold in the USA. It is possible someone ordered from Japan or entered the country with them in their suitcase.

That being said, he uses Hubbell in his own system, the same series hospital grade I use. Mine were treated by immersion cryo at NASA and the effect was well worthwhile, at least when teamed up with Purist Power cords.

If a group of you want to go together, buy a box or case of outlets, I can get a quantity discount for us for the full Purist treatment. There will be no special packaging or wrappers, but you will have ultimate performance for a fraction of the cost. (This is exactly what I did).

To alleviate any concern, the outlets for Japan are exclusive NOT because they are some incredible performance denied to the US A, but rather the Japanese prefer specialty products that cannot be compared to USA product or imported at discount back into their market.

One more tidbit, several of the outlets being touted here among audiophiles are supplied by and / or cryo treated by Purist Audio.

The last time I visited the factory to do new product photography of Purist products, there was a master case of 144 outlets sitting on the floor. When I ask about them Jim said that he had obtained them, cryo treated them and they were on their way to xxxxxx to be packed with the xxxxxx trademark and sent to dealers.

I suggest we collect as many Audiogoners together as possible and send a batch to be treated. For myself I want Hubbell. There is no reason a number of you cannot form some sub groups and send me other brands. Leviton, Pass & Seymore, Arrow or whatever brand suits your fancy. The whole bunch can go with the Hubbells and save on shipping.

Also, any one of you that can obtain Hubbell at a deeper discount than me, can obtain them for the entire group.

Generally speaking, the fewer ( larger ) packages of product that travel the fewest times back and forth, the lower cost for each of you.

Let me know.