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07-31-10
you can get these maestro outlets at http://www.cruzef ... Hifisoundguy
07-31-10
Thanks for sharing your findings. that's a bunch of hig ... Foster_9
08-01-10
Thanks for the total picture, i know reviews of outlets ... Lak
08-01-10
yes lak it does take a lot of time. i thought because ... Hifisoundguy
08-01-10
Hifisoundguy, i have a couple fim 880; had them for yea ... Foster_9
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Foster_9 I don't remember now, I try out those FIM 880's about 6 years ago. I compared them to my porter ports for about 3 weeks and then I sent them back. I compared all these outlets like this always going back to the porter ports as having the most neutral sound until I tried the maestro outlets
Hifisoundguy 08-01-10
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
These outlets are great with video too. My pioneer krp-500m plasma has never looked better! Very sharp picture...very vivid colors...skin tones look more natural looking.The whole picture looks so film-like and so clear that it looks like your looking through a window now!
Hifisoundguy 08-01-10
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
I did put one of these maestro outlets inside my monster power hts-3000 power conditioner for my Pioneer plasma and Directv HD satellite receiver in my home theater system. My HD picture just keeps getting better as the maestro outlet settles-in more!
Hifisoundguy 08-01-10
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Hi Hifi,
Thanks for your observation on this outlet. You just gave me an itch now to try this outlet. Will be interesting to see if it will boogie with my system as it is balanced now.
Best regards,
Kenobi
Kenk168 08-03-10
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
(UPDATE) I really did this review a little too soon because my system is still improving even more now...cleaner...more open...and more spacious sounding! I'm going to wait another week or two and do an update review on them then.
Hifisoundguy 08-03-10
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
So where do you purchase them and what do they cost?
Sgr 08-03-10
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Sgr, you can buy these maestro outlets at www.cruzefirstaudio.com or call Fernando Cruz at 954-239-2478 They cost $79 each
Hifisoundguy 08-03-10
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
My maestro outlets are still improving more and more as the days go by now. I'm going to wait until they settle-in really good for 45 to 60 days...my porter ports took about 40 days to sound their very best. I have been having a lot problems with my old computer lately and I'm hopping it will last a little longer because I don't have the money to get a new computer right now.
Hifisoundguy 08-14-10
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
I'm sorry, but I'm skeptical, if only because I know how tedious it is to do all this "comparing", not to mention how nearly impossible it is to be objective, what with required burn in, vagarities in the AC supply, the need to have ALL the components there at the same time, changes in your attitude and hearing as the listening and comparing continues. And then of course there is the whole issue of system dependency. And lets face it: you really have to have a component - any component - in your system for a while and play a lot of music through it over a number of different sessions before you can really discover all of it's characteristics, both obvious and subtle. And further, the differences between one component or another often are subtle. And please: World's BEST! There goes your credibility, right out the window. Anyway, I don't mean to be critical, that's just my take on it. Perhaps you should tell us more about it's physical characteristics: how grippy it is, how heavy it is, what the build quality is like etc.
Mikesmith 08-17-10
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Mikesmith's comments x2...
Tvad 08-17-10
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Mikesmith, I use to be skeptical about ac outlets too about 10 years ago. I know now how very important good ac outlets are for your whole audio/video system. These maestro outlets are now on the same level as an major component upgrade...they are that good! My system sounds like a much higher priced system with these maestro outlets in my system now. The music just flows SO effortessly without strain now! The built quality of this maestro outlet is very very good and the grip on the plugs are very good too.. better an porter ports. The maestro outlet feels like it has a little more weight to them when compared to the porter ports too. These maestro outlets are now turning out to be a very special product !....
Hifisoundguy 08-18-10
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
I been using these for 3 months now. I been very happy. I tried a lot of the other mentioned, I liked the porter ports better than anything I tried up to $145.00.
I like these Masetro even more, I would agree with what Hifisound guy says. These are nice outlets, affordable, and do a great job of taking your system up a notch.
I am not for hype of worlds best, but from what I have tried over the past 3 years these have bettered them all and some by a long shot that cost double the price.
Phillyb 08-19-10
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Totally agree with Hifisoundguy and Phillyb. The Maestro outlet is the most accurate outlet I've heard to date. I've owned Jena Labs, Porter Ports, Teslaplex, Oyaide R1,
FIM880, Wattgate, Isoclean. I strongly recommend you should try these MAESTRO outlets so you can hear the full potential of your system. Also recommend you audition any of the Tripoint products as I believe they will change your perspective of what's possible from music reproduction.
Gdecent33 08-19-10
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
I installed one a couple days ago. I'm going to let that settle in before I add the 2nd. There are 6 of these on the Spartan, but I cannot comment specifically on the outlet from that perspective. I'll report my findings in a short time.
I know that Miguel Alvarez was extremely picky and careful to listen to all outlets, easily available or otherwise. In his exhaustive search, this one was the most natural, clear, relaxed, and grain-free.
In any event, the price is such that most people can decide for themselves.
Rtn1 08-21-10
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
I have had my Maestro outlet for a day and within 1 minute I was hearing a significant improvement in depth of soundstage and separation of instruments I had not heard with my other outlets. About 20 hours in I noticed a balanced clarity without the overblown bass or top end you get with some others. Very nice and still breaking in. Compared to Oyaide R1 and GWO-XXX, Wattgate, PorterPort and Jena Labs.
Martay49 09-10-10
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Some of you that have maestro outlets might want to try my teflon tape on the ac prongs tweak, it took my maestro outlets to a whole new level !.. The power lines do vibrate A LOT and this tweak helps dampen those vibrations and lowers the noise floor. Here's some pictures on this teflon tape tweak here... http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/tweaks/messages/16/165450.html
Hifisoundguy 09-13-10
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
can you recommend the best neatral sounding port for 220volts power input as maestro is not available for 220v input
Mehrakrishan 10-16-10
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
which the best neautral sounding port after maestro as maestro is not available in 220v power input,i am putting up a dedicated power line and was planning teslaplex port
Mehrakrishan 10-16-10
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
I just wanted to add my voice and say that the Maestro outlet has a very, very positive effect on my music system. It was shipped the same day, arrived two days later, a solid unit. I spoke with Fernando once, and received a cordial welcome with lots of information regarding his views on the best setup for my system. Much appreciated! I recommend the product. Quite a surprise to the upside.
:) listening,
Ed
Istanbulu 11-16-10
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
I just wanted to put a working link to Cruze First Audio's web site here... http://www.cruzefirstaudio.com/maestro_outlet.htm
Hifisoundguy 04-18-11
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
(UPDATE) I changed my system lately, I now have some new Bose 901 series 6 version 2's that just came out a few months ago. I also have a new Yamaha a-s2000 integrated amp but I still have the same speaker cables and power cables. The one word that defines my system as a whole now is.."Musicality"!. I stoped analyzing my equipment and just listen to the music now. I get that "YOU ARE THERE FEELING" when I listen to music now!...everything sounds "SO SPOOKY REAL" now! The Maestro outlets are a very special product! They just let the music flow through without anything getting in the way...as it should be ! As you get better equipment the Maestro outlets show you what they are made of ! NOW...WILL I EVER GET ANY SLEEP? !
Hifisoundguy 04-19-11
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
{Update} I changed ALL my cables in my system to Crimson Musiclink cables....one of the very best bargain on the market right now.. WOW !
Hifisoundguy 07-30-11
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Hifisoundguy,
Why don't you post your current system with pictures on Audiogon?
Regards,
Lak 07-31-11
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Lak, I don't have a digital camera to post pictures.
Hifisoundguy 08-09-11
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
{Update} I have been trying out some DNM interconnect cables with the HFTN upgrade, $500 for 1 meter and these cables are by far the best cables I have ever tried in my system ! My Crimson Musiclink cables sounded flat and life-less compared to these DNM cables ! The more I listen, the more I think this has to be a major breakthrough for interconnect cables !...
Hifisoundguy 08-11-11
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
There's even a Electrical Engineer raving about these Maestro outlets, saying they made a BIG DIFFERENCE TOO.. http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1280092337&openflup&24&4#24
Hifisoundguy 08-12-11
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
I know some of you have been waiting for the 6moons review of these Maestro ac outlets and here it is...down this page a little.. http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/sablon2/3.html
Hifisoundguy 09-15-11
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
I wish the Maestros were available in white. This will be a WAF problem, but I decided to give them a try.
Tonyptony 10-15-11
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Hifisoundguy (and other Maestro users), this afternoon I installed one of these outlets and gave it an initial listen. This one serves all my source gear, which is fed by a combination of Audience Adept and RSA conditioners. I'd like to find out what your initial impressions were of this outlet. Mine are only so-so. I know I need to put quite a bit more time on it, but my first listen was met with sound that was less dynamic, a bit less open, and overall more "polite" - especially in the bass. Looking to see if that matches what any of you others heard.
Tonyptony 10-21-11
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Tonyptony, these outlets need 300 to 400 hours break-in time to sound their best.
Hifisoundguy 11-09-11
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
I agree with tonyptony. I wasn't overly impressed at first listen, same effect on my system that pretty much is only used for analog (graham, Benz, threshold, Teres 265, etc). .Gonna run this nonstop before my 30 day money back guarntee is up hoping for improvement. . will update my final decision. Will also be comparing to a porter port which is what I had in there before.
Cani80 11-09-11
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Cani80, I'll be very curious about your impressions as time moves along. I have to say actually that the sound is improving in my system. I've been running my gear non-stop since I installed the Maestro (the beauty of using it for source gear first). I think I have about 480 hours on it now.
Tonyptony 11-09-11
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
80,
Talk to us!
Glory 11-13-11
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Hello. I have been running it now not as long as you, but is say 200 hours. It seems to have opened up some, but when I go back to my old outlet (porter port), it just doesn't hold up. Sound just isn't as dynamic, a lot of the soundstage was lost . It's being tested from a dedicated line, plugged directly into source with black sand z1mk 2 powercords. Now not saying its a bad plug by any means, but I'm thinking maybe this one is more system dependant. Setup of mine now has been put together on me reading countless reviews from others experiences becuase its impossible to try everything. I've got a very neutral sound in my system now, which I think we all are tryin to achieve, that why I was excited to try the maestro thinking that by the review, it would give my system even more realism. I'm going to give it another day or so but I'm thinking if it doesn't improve, I'm gonna send it back. Im still keeping my hopes up :-)
Cani80 11-16-11
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
I have been trying out a Audio Magic Nano-Liquid fuse in my Yamaha a-s2000 solid-state integrated amp and my amp sounds much better now...everything sounds very smooth and with a very tube-like mid-range !..
These fuses let you hear the Maestro ac outlet's full potential and are a perfect match for these Maestro outlets.
Hifisoundguy 01-17-12
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
I have been trying out the new cover plates for my Maestro ac outlets from Cruze First Audio and these cover plates are by far the best I have ever tried...period !! These cover plates and Maestro ac outlets together let you hear.. "recorded music the way it was meant to be heard" !!
These cover plates are treated with the same RFI/EMI rejecting compuend used in the Maestro ac outlets !
I would like to get some feedback on these new cover plates from some of the Maestro ac outlet owners out there !
http://www.cruzefirstaudio.com/maestro_outlet.htm
Hifisoundguy 02-25-12
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Hifisoundguy, your endorsement of both Audio Magic fuses and Maestro ac outlets lacks any comparative basis. If you are going to review, please give some reason why you should be believed.
Tbg 02-25-12
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Hifisoundguy do you own or work for cruzefirst?
Tpreaves 02-25-12
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Tpreaves NO, I DO NOT own or work for Cruze First Audio !
Hifisoundguy 02-27-12
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Tbg , All "REVIEWS" should be looked at as a Guide only because we all hear things differently and we all have different tastes !..
Hifisoundguy 02-27-12
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Higuy can not work for Cruz Audio as he spells Cruze wrong LOL
Glory 02-27-12
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Its amazing that someone spends this much money and effort on outlets when his system is just mediocre at best. Let someone with a true high end system do these kind of evaluations, maybe I would be more interested in this product.
Jwm 03-01-12
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Jwm,
How do you know Higuy has a mediocre system?
Have you heard it?
Glory 03-01-12
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
I have the Maestro outlets and they are worth the T&E needed to install and hear how they can outrun the competition.
Is my system up to snuff Jwm?
Glory 03-02-12
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Jwm , I now have a Yamaha a-s2000 integrated amp and matching CD Player, Crimson R.M. Music Link interconnects and speaker cables, Modified BOSE 901 series 6 MK2's.
I think I have a pretty Damn GOOD system...to my EARS and that's ALL THAT MATTERS !..
I only wished they had these "Cover Plates" back when I first got my Maestro ac outlets...they are very addictive together !!..
Hifisoundguy 03-03-12
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Hifisoundguy, if you are happy with the Maestros, enjoy. I listened to them but found the Hubbell HBL5362 superior. I should say, however, that I am now using the Weizhi PRS-6 which uses Custom Oyaide R1s. Of course, it is plugged into the Hubbell in the wall. Previously, I had preferred the Hubbell to the R1s. Perhaps it is the combination used in the Weizhi.
Tbg 03-03-12
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Tbg , Did you listen to Maestro outlet with the new Cover Plate ON IT...these Maestro outlets do sound better with these cover plates ON THEM !..
I know these Maestro outlets are not going to please every system out there...
Hifisoundguy 03-03-12
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
No, I don't think they had one at the time.
Tbg 03-04-12
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Tbg , you should give them another try sometime, they do sound better with these cover plates on them. They might be a better match for your system now.
Hifisoundguy 03-09-12
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Hifisoundguy, you might want to try the Hubbell HBL5362 which should cost you less than $20@.
Tbg 03-09-12
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Hifisoundguy, you might want to try the Hubbell HBL5362 which should cost you less than $20@.
Tbg,
Why would the Hubbell be so good in your system and what AC cables are you plugging into it?
Glory 03-09-12
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
I got this lead from the outlets used by Sound Application. They use them throughout and provide an additional one to install in the wall. Initially, I did not use it, but later installed it in place of the Maestro plug. Frankly everything benefited from doing this. Dynamics, the top end, bass, soundstage, and general realism improved.
I then compared it with the original Sound Application/Jena Labs unit which is the same Hubbell but cryogenically treated. I was shocked at how bad the cryoing did to the outlet. Next was the Syn. Res. Teslaplex SE. Again the plain HBL5362 proved superior. I bought 12 more and use them everywhere.
Why is it better. It is very heavy and used good brass throughout. It may be a simple as that. It is not used by others as it is typically between $15-$25.
Tbg 03-10-12
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Tbg , its good that you have found a ac outlet that you like a lot... you should start your own thread about them here. We all have different tastes and we all hear things differently so what ever makes you happy is all that matters.
Hifisoundguy 03-10-12
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Hifisoundguy, I have no interest in starting a new thread; anything but. This is because I know full well that people value different aspects of music reproduction, have different rooms, and certainly have different equipment. I post only to share my personal experiences.
Tbg 03-11-12
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
I'm very happy with with my Maestro ac outlets and I'm done looking for ac outlets.
Adding the new cover plates was just Icing on the cake and showed me the real full potential of these Maestro outlets !
To my ears, these Maestro outlets are the best ac outlets I have ever tried and they will be raved about for many years to come.
Hifisoundguy 03-12-12
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
There is one outlet that the Maestro should be compared to. The new Furutech GTX pure copper outlet.
My past experiences with using pure copper AC/IEC connectors for power cables have been a noticable jump in naturalness. You soon realise all gold/silver/rhodium plating has an artificial-ness about them.
Im not sure what the longevity is with using pure/red copper, but Furutech may have found a way to get high copper content and yet not have the problems with oxidation or softness.
Agisthos 03-14-12
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Agisthos, high copper content is quality brass, which is what is in the Hubbell 5362.
Tbg 03-14-12
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
I recently installed a Maestro outlet and there was a perceptible improvement in sound quality. I have no idea why it would make any difference, especially in light of the fact that the outlet it replaced was also a "special" outlet -- a Synergistic Research Teslaplex. I assume the answer is Magic, but that is another thread. Anyway, I have a question...
I seem to recall reading in a couple places that magnetic backstraps were a no no. The Teslaplex has a magnetic backstrap, so I used that to "justify" ordering the Maestro. Justify to myself, not The Wife. I spare her the discomfort of these decisions. Yes, I know it's thoughtful of me. Anyway...
A week later, the Maestro arrived, shiny and new. When The Wife asked, "What's that?" I believe I said, "I have no idea. The mailman brought it." She left me gazing romantically at my new outlet, when an idea found its way into my head. I reached into my desk and found the very same magnet that had condemned the Teslaplex to the Drawer of Forgotten Toys. I decided to celebrate the Maestro's arrival by holding the magnet to its backstrap, and... it stuck.
The Maestro also has a magnetic backstrap. Hmm.
Bryon
Bryoncunningham 03-22-12
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Bryon,
If it's any consolation, the new Teslaplex SE dose not have a magnetic back strap. Thanks to your input (and others) I began experiments with not magnetic materials in the construction of the Teslaplex and found this made a substantial improvement.
Yours in music,
Ted Denney III
Lead Designer, Synergistic Research Inc.
Ted_d 05-04-12
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