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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?
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http://www.voodoocable.net/VAPO.htm
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Porter Ports are a Hubbell hospital grade outlet and are not an isolated ground design; just FYI. And running dedicated lines does not mean isolated ground. There is a lot of information on the web pertaining to the wiring of isolated ground circuits. Such as https://www.google.com/#q=wiring+diagram+for+isolated+ground+receptacle.

Also a good method to minimize the occurrence of ground loops is to plug components into a high quality power strip but be sure not to overload the circuit. And of course one must be cognizant of local electrical codes.

Chuck
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I think for the amount of money one has invested in their audio systems that it makes sense to upgrade the standard cheap outlet that is used by most electricians. Given that, I think the PS Audio, the Porter Port and the Voo-Doo Audio outlets represent a good value and I personally wouldn't spend anymore money on an outlet above and beyond the three mentioned above.

Chuck
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