Best outlet

I've never tried the Oyaide outlets however after reading some of the posts that Hotbird mentioned; I'd like to do my own comparison in my systems. Could be the way to go, I'd have to A/B it to my Porter ports, and other outlets.

Are your lines true isolated ground (i.e., grounded to the service ground buss where the power first comes into your main service box at the meter)?

If so, an Ebayer "polkmx" sells cryo'd Hubbell "HBL-8100IG" receptacles for $23.95. He sells other cryo'd Hubbells but these isolated ground receptacles are the only ones I've used.

I'm very satisfied with them.

Yes, they are isolated ground lines. Thanks to all for the suggestions. Buscis you need a little spice in your life man. Sarcasm = too much time on ones hands too think up stupid comments.

Jamesw20.... This is a little spice.

Stupid comments don't take a lot of time.

I have to ask..... Have you sat back and read the overall responses? I come from an engineering background. You would think that with such a technically oriented group that some may ask Why?

Why is it that Albert took the time to research these items?
Why did Albert feel that "unplated" was an important element in his research? Obviously other manufacturers understand the importance of the aformentioned also. Why? Furutech also offers a high performance outlet devoid of any plating. Why?

To contribute to a thread by throwing out brand name recommendations is one thing, however to understand why they are recommending them is a whole nother'.

Albert chose an unplated outlet for a reason. The only other manufacturer utilizing the same approach is doing so for exactly the same reason.

You may want to go back and review the very first response to your question. That's my serious side. Then..... Do some more homework. Thorough research will demonstrate that each and every type of plating applied to any of the materials being used during manufacturing will impart a different characteristic on the sound.
If one wishes to incorporate a coloration or create a change in the sound, the platings alone used in the various different outlets will accomplish so ten times over.

There's no reason to be serious when you want to. The need arises only when you have to.

Buscis2, I appreciate your professional opinion and certainly plan on finding out the reasons for any suggested improvements "upgraded" outlets may make on my system. Great advice for any endeavor. Thanks.