Furutech Gold and Copper connector

I have changed often connectors for myslef and clients. So I know the burn in time very well. I have compared connectors of different brands a lot. Oyaide is a company what is a pain in the ass for many companies who use their connectors. Many stopped working with them, they did not have a choice. But theyare stil the best. I have the best Furutech makes, but the Oyaide are better in dynamics and also in details. I am a perfectionist and only interested in the best. It is difficult to get Oyaide, but for myself I only want these on my cables. Rest I really don't care!

I agree, Chris vanhause knows what he is talking about, I respect him, and do bussiness with him.

Higher current breaks in connectors and cables faster. Try a refrigerator or air conditioner.

B01972- You are right on Oyaide connectors. It takes forever to get a clear sound out of them. Pricewise they are more expensive. I hear they are good but never used them. On their descriptions it is mentioned they use brass. The dilemma is that usually brass electrical conductivity is inferior compared to Rhodium, Gold and Copper!So, how they do it to sound so good.

Furutech connectors are very good and present tones of sound details. I bought a pair of them (FI-iiMM/IEC) sometimes ago. Before purchasing more of them to make some DIY cables, I tested those on some of my cables. FI-11 Gold are very good but even after 3 days, it is still doesn't have too much of clarity that one would expect. It is compared to Rhodium version. The bass is much fuller, midrange is fantastic and a little bit of shyness on High frequencies. Hopefully after 200 hours I will get more clear sound and precision on different spectrum of frequencies.

Power cable choice is not an exact science! Besides, I found it is useless to trust reviews on power cables in general and from one system to another one could get totally different sound. I tried several cables along with different power conditioners. Each has its good features as well as its drawbacks. It is valid also for choice of connector, from Rhodium to Gold the difference is so audible. It is amazing to find out how a power cord could totally change the sound character of your system.

Next try will be to test Furutech copper connector which seems to be more neutral.

Sonic_genius , For break-in power cords, in some sites I saw:
“Appliances such as computers and refrigerators are ineffective for breaking in power cords because they have energy-saving modes. Using appliances such as heaters, air conditioners, and powerful fans for over 100 hours can save significant in-system break-in time. “

I have been using rhodium for at least a year now still did not Break in yet the Sound is still Harsh could be my Pcord BMI.To my experience rhodium plug has the best électrical conductivity more Dynamic very directive but may take longer to be smart compared to gold wich has more body And caramelised Sound And silver Might be lean And polite Sound so it may take a bit longer for rhodium to reach what one may expect from others plugs And if you're patient rhodium Will provide your system fuller body Sound as far as your p. Cord is supériorité to its plugs therefore a better Controle of what is connected to its termination what ever is the plugs "rhodium -gold-béryllium -silver plugs" they all need to be inferior to what they are connected to (Powercord)And in my case i use BMI pcords stat.rhodium as stated before more Dynamic forwards Sound the second pcord is also Bmi stat And terminated with oyaide plugs 046/079 gold wich Sound more relaxed with full body Sound but less Dynamic connected to my amp And the third pcord is hammerhead with the same oyaide plugs Sound more transparent but less body but refined Each connectif has its parfum all dépend where or with wich gear it is connected of course system dépend . So the plugs connect or must be inferior to the pcord.That´s what i noticed with my system.
Hope that helps.CHAHED