I have one R-1 outlet. They are plated. Beryllium copper is the base metal which is harder than pure copper to provide a spring contact. In my listening tests, I find Platinum, Palladium, and Rhodium to sound similar (brighter). Gold contacts are warmer and pure unplated brass (Hubbell outlet) is somewhere in the middle. Just be sure to use the same metal/plating on your power cords for the best sound.
Porter Ports or Cabledyne Cryo Hubbell 5362
Just as I was about to purchase 3 Porter Ports yesterday, a friend of mine drew my attention to a new offering on the market, cryoed HBL 5362 by Cabledyne (www.cabledyne.com). Price wise there is considerable difference (as it appears to me): Porter Ports sell of $36 ea. + $12 shipping (for up to 3 units) against $25 each with free US shipping currently being offered by Cabledyne. My heart says Porter Port, but my mind -possibly biased by my friend - says Cabledyne.
Would greatly appreciate the advice from and personal experience/comparison from fellow audiogoners.
thank you in advance.
Would greatly appreciate the advice from and personal experience/comparison from fellow audiogoners.
thank you in advance.
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Gray outlet plates: http://www.kyleswitchplates.com/gray-outlet-cover-plates/ Here is a site that sells a variety of cover plates: http://www.justswitchplates.com/switchplates-all-products.html?size=1+Outlet&page=1 |
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