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What outlet should I choose.....

Decided to try and install dedicated electrical lines to my system, so I've been researching wall outlets. There are PS Audio, Porter Ports, the new Japanese outlets, Wattgate, etc. And of course with everything else, prices run the gamut. I understand the need for better outlets, but come on...$147 for an outlet? Are the higher priced outlets that much better than the ones for $36?

I ask because I don't want really want to take the time to get the different outlets and audition them. With CD players I can do that, but it just seems silly to audition wall outlets...help?
sammie
sdcampbell
2,136 posts
 
Better grade electrical outlets may make a difference in your system, but they only make sense AFTER you have addressed more important improvements -- such as dedicated lines, etc.

Albert Porter recently posted a link to an article about the various grades of electrical outlets that you may find informative:
http://www.ul.com/regulators/ReceptacleGrades_Kurten_JF2005.pdf

Best regards,
SDC
jgy1
27 posts
 
You can't go wrong with the Porter Ports.
kurt_tank
1,189 posts
 
In case it helps your peace of mind, I found that the Porter Ports were well worth it. (Of course, I too could not really A/B them either.) They certainly strongly pinch the prongs of the plug to establish a good contact.

I had mine installed when I installed my dedicated circuits. Whether it was the dedicated circuits, or the outlets or a combination of both (probably the later), my sound definitely improved.

Besides, if you are going to line someone's pocket, why not a fellow Audiogon member!? (Besides Albert is a really nice guy and will answer any question you put to him.)

My two cents worth anyway.
hdm
1,055 posts
 
How about $19 for a cryoed Hubbell 8300H (posted price is 20.95 Cnd. which = $19 U.S.)?

http://www.takefiveaudio.com/mall/shopexd.asp?id=393

The Porter Port is a cryoed 8300H. So is the Takefive. They are cryoed in different facilities. I've used outlets cryoed in different facilities (Cryogenics International, wherever Acme Audio has their cryo done and Bayson Heat Treating where Takefive has their products cryoed) and have not been able to hear differences in "cryo facilities". Perhaps you could, but I have not been able to. If you're looking at one or two receptacles, with shipping to the U.S. the Porter Ports are probably a very good purchase. At 3-4 receptacles, the Takefive's offer much better value. If you're in Canada, the Takefive's are a no brainer.
radman707
29 posts
 
Go with the Porter Ports. I'm glad I did.
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