Wall outlets - what are you using?

I just use some PS Audio plugs that were on sale. They grip my 7 gauge amp cables very tightly, the previous wall plugs couldn't hold them. They seem well built and I plugged in a couple of Shunyata Venom Defenders in the open plugs.
 
Mike said:
I used upgraded wire in the store, and 10 gauge. As for what runs to the breaker box from outside? Who knows? What I'm finding is that the hospital grade outlets are sh!t. They don't hold a tight connection with the big ass heavy Shunyata Sigma Power Cords. They were installed properly, but they just suck. They don't form a tight fit.
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Mike that is surprising.. Grip is exactly what is supposed to make them hospital grade. They are supposed to be installed with the ground pin at the top and not how they are usually installed facing down. The few Shunyata cables I have connected to wall outlets (not the 6000T) grip nicely.
 
Furutech GTX NCF with matching wall plates and covers.


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I use a Furutech GTX-D(G) in my system which is a terrific wpo. I chose the gold over the rhodium as my system is all-ss, and I reasoned the more neutral-sounding Magico S5 Mk2's could use a touch more warmth. The hystrionics on some forums over the rhodium version borders on neurotic, and is mostly uninformed tripe.
 
Melbguy1 said:
I use a Furutech GTX-D(G) in my system which is a terrific wpo. I chose the gold over the rhodium as my system is all-ss, and I reasoned the more neutral-sounding Magico S5 Mk2's could use a touch more warmth. The hystrionics on some forums over the rhodium version borders on neurotic, and is mostly uninformed tripe.
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I've tried both the Furutech GTX-D gold and rhodium versions and preferred the gold myself. However, the new Furutech GTX NCF for me definitely eclipses them both.
 
Everest Audio said:
I've tried both the Furutech GTX-D gold and rhodium versions and preferred the gold myself. However, the new Furutech GTX NCF for me definitely eclipses them both.
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There will always be something better coming out. My Oyaide R1 was only in the wall for 12 months before it got replaced with the GTX-D(G). The trick is knowing when your gear is 'good enough':scholar:.
 
Melbguy1 said:
There will always be better gear coming out. My Oyaide R1 was only in the wall for 12 months before it got replaced with the GTX-D(G). The trick is knowing when your gear is 'good enough':scholar:.
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I absolutely agree, but for someone just diving into outlets, I'd just say get the full Furutech GTX-D NCF package with cover and wall plate and you're done. I opted to not even show the Gold and Rhodium versions on our site any more as the change in price to go to the NCF wasn't that terribly much more. So, I figured, if someone is willing to lay out some cash for the Gold or Rhodium, lay out just a little more for the NCF and you won't regret it.
 
Everest Audio said:
I absolutely agree, but for someone just diving into outlets, I'd just say get the full Furutech GTX-D NCF package with cover and wall plate and you're done. I opted to not even show the Gold and Rhodium versions on our site any more as the change in price to go to the NCF wasn't that terribly much more. So, I figured, if someone is willing to lay out some cash for the Gold or Rhodium, lay out just a little more for the NCF and you won't regret it.
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I think you eloquently described the slippery slope of high end audio :lol:.
 
still-one said:
Mike that is surprising.. Grip is exactly what is supposed to make them hospital grade. They are supposed to be installed with the ground pin at the top and not how they are usually installed facing down. The few Shunyata cables I have connected to wall outlets (not the 6000T) grip nicely.
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Same here. I always install outlets ground pin up. Albert Porter's outlets are modified hospital grade outlets, and grip very well for me. The power cords to my amps are extremely stiff and heavy, yet the outlet keeps them nicely in place. The strongest grip I have ever seen regarding an outlet is the Oyaide R-1. It nearly takes an act of God to remove that plug once it's in there. Nice sounding outlet too....just didn't want to spend the loot at the time to outfit the entire room with them.
 
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