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Wall Receptacle Oyaide R0, Furutech GTX-G and SR Black UEF

Hi there been searching around for some good receptacles as I am about to do some reno work for a dedicated room and I have narrowed down to these 3 brands based on what I have read in the web and on the availability within my reach. 

I am thinking of getting one of them but problem is, it is not easy to do a comparison specifically to these 3 series and I have not read so far anyone doing a comparison for specifically the oyaide R0 receptacle which is an unplated version of R1. 

So I am asking here for some help if anyone have had the privilege trying them all in their setup? I have read the thread on this forum "SR red fuse" started by Oregonpapa touching on the SR blacks receptacle with David pritchard comments on it which is btw a very good and informative thread and I have ordered the SR black fuse for my amp based on their reviews and other members too who have pitched in too.

There lots of other kinds of receptacles around and I am aware there are some that do not believe with those uber expensive receptacles performing better than a hospital grade receptacle but then this hobby is full of surprises and voodoos that over the years have made me a believer.
 
A little detail on my setup I am using ARC's (ref150,ref 6 and cd 9) paired up with SF Guarneri EVO's. As for cables am using full loom Transparent Ultra MM2 hooked on to my QB8 which is using Frey 2 power cable to my wattgate wall receptacle.
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tjbhuler:

Congratulations on a wonderful system!. If your listening room is on the heavily damped side of the spectrum the Furutech will give more "air and detail without being bright". The Synergistic Research Black will do a wider spectrum of things "right" to the music. I have only heard the Oyaide R1 which is a darker sound but has good qualities.

All of the outlets you ask about will sound much better than ordinary outlets. All will take 150 hours to fully settle in. 

You can always pick more than one and every six months exchange them - just like tube rolling! You may find there is more than one right answer to audio satisfaction.

Best wishes.

David Pritchard
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The Porter outlet is a good entry grade audio outlet. It is a hospital grade and unplated Hubble outlet that has been cryo treated. 

I do think outlet technology has since progressed and that there are outlets such as the Synergistic Research Black, Furutech GTX-R or G models, and Oyaide that will give a greater sonic benefit.

I do hope all music lovers are not using the outlets that were originally installed in their houses or apartments.

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michelzay:

What a wonderful concise review of outlets and thank you for providing the link to the outlet review. I agree with your observations and the "Enjoy the Music" article's conclusions. I do hope all audiophiles will read this article.

The Synergistic Black outlet (to me) has qualities of the SR Tesla Plex outlet mixed with the increased detail and air of the Furutech GTX-R.

When evaluating any of the discussed outlets, please give them a week of electricity flowing thru them before making a final decision.

David Pritchard

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The Oyaide wall plates do occasionally come up for sale here at Audiogon as do the Wall outlets. 

If your source of equipment in Malaysia does not offer a return policy, an option is to buy used at Audiogon. That way the outlets are already partially broken in!

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Thank you nmmusicman for reminding outlet users to consider using the Oyaide WPC-Z (outlet mounting holder + carbon fiber face plate). The WPC-Z improves the sound by holding the outlet more securely in place and the carbon face plate helps improve the purity of the signal.

As a bonus the outlet also has a very professional - custom installation look.

After installing the Oyaide + the wall outlet of your choice, I hope the advanced audiophile will consider buying a Hagerman FryCorder.

This unit from Jim Hagerman plugs into wall outlet and then conditions the circuit's wiring all the way back to the utility company's transformer! Takes three days but you can listen to your music while it is working. Then remove the Frycorder from the circuit.

WPC-Z + Syner

David Pritchard
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