Rhodium plated audio grade wall socket


Is this snake oil?

https://www.mcru.co.uk/product/rhodium-plated-audio-grade-wall-socket/?v=79cba1185463

I am renovating my house so have the opportunity to overhaul everything including the electrics. I am having a dedicated line from the breaker box/RCD to my hifi equipment. Will adding these types of wall sockets also help reduce interference from other household appliances, routers etc? What does Rhodium actually do in this case? It’s less conductive than copper, silver and gold.

Any thoughts are much appreciated.

cainullah

@cainullah - Take a look at this link on electrical conductivity of metals

Electrical Conductivity

You will see what metals conduct the best. Rhodium is way down the list and is used only because it is hard wearing and it looks nice and shiney

However - it’s very hard to get the metals with the best conductivity into an outlet - not to mention very expensive.

I have found that Hospital grade outlets have a tendancy to "clamp" more effectively than a standard outlet and for a more reasonable cost than the unit you have posted

Unfortunately you have posted a picture of a UK outlet, which I am not too familiar with.

But you could try something like this unit...

RED COLOR 13 AMP UK BRITISH OUTLET, SOCKET, 13 AMPERE, 13A, BS 1363 A, UK, MK, ASTA, BSI, BRITISH, BS 1363, CE IEC TYPE G (internationalconfig.com)

In combination with one of these silver plated plugs...

UK Mains Plugs | HIFICollective

I think they might be more effective.

Regards - Steve

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Thanks @steakster .

They also do the same socket in Brass De-oxited, Silver or Gold plated. 

Any thoughts? Or should I just get a normal plug socket.

 

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In a well balanced system rhodium is perfect and very refined. Tend to agree with @steakster ​​​​. 

For me base material is very crucial.