Your Favorite AC Outlets


I am getting ready to re-do my AC runs from my junction box to my listening room; going to add dedicated lines for my monoblocks. I want to upgrade my wall receptacles to good quality isolated grounded outlets. Have you tried the PS Audio outlets? Is their higher priced gold plated outlets that much better than their cheaper model? What brand(s) do you like best?
stickman451
Al...as usual your comments are highly informative and greatly appreciated! I'm still kinda confused about the "outlet" part of this.

I have dedicated 20 amp lines that run from my service box to the outlet in the wall. So do I or don't I have isolated grounds? The outlet is only wired to themselves, (i.e. no other outlets are in series with them). There are also no metal conduits or anything else involved. The wire runs straight from the box to the outlet which are Porter Ports.

I guess I have never heard this termed as "isolated grounds" before. I have absolutely no noise from my setup.

BTW, you are "my" expert in everything electrical as related to audio...don't sell yourself short :-)

Thanks again!
Try either Synergistic Research Tesla Plex SE or Oyaide; the red colored one. Both of these outlets are fantastic sounding
Another vote for Porter port. My jaw hit the floor once I gave this a listen. Everything significantly improved. The best part was that it only cost me $35. I would rank this as the best improvement for the cash I have heard on my rig.
Without getting technical (and I might not be capable of that) for the money I find the Porter Ports very hard to beat although there are a few outlets out there that probably sound better but at a much higher cost.
Remember this is all very subjective and equipment dependent.