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Is the Maestro AC outlet basically a cryo'd Cooper BR20 found at Lowes for $3.47?

Quote from an AA member regarding the Maestro AC outlet. 


Image: Cooper BR20 AC Outlet

I think it’s safe to assume the Maestro AC outlet is a Cooper brand product that’s essentially the same or similar to the Cooper BR20 Commercial Grade AC outlet available at Lowe’s for $3.47. If so, the Maestro AC outlet is nothing more than an ordinary hardware store product that’s been cryo’d and treated with a sweet smelling, sticky substance (snake oil?). Perhaps this unknown coating is what can supposedly make a $3.47 AC outlet sound superior to a Furutech or Oyaide product. Sorry for the snarky commentary, but this type of thing can affect the reputation of bonafide Audio Grade AC products. I’m sure you will fully enjoy the new Furutech GTX-D(R) AC outlet, bcowen!

See link:

http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/tweaks/messages/20/202332.html

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Here is the full Tweakers Asylum thread.

http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/tweaks/messages/20/202315.html

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jea48
mitch2
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I just received the Furutech GTX-D(R) on Saturday and have not had time to install it yet.  After I do, I will come back and post my impressions.  I have to agree with lalitk,
The outlets and plugs build quality is phenomenal.
I use their plugs, rca and xlr connectors on cables I make and the build quality of the connectors is excellent.  The build quality of their wire is also very good as I have used their bulk IC, speaker and PC wire.  I have been very happy with the Porter Ports but I was able to purchase the  GTX-D(R) as a "new, open box" item at a very good price so I thought I would see what all the fuss is about.
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lak
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I use and like the Porter Port outlets. I started to use them when Albert started up the sale years ago. For the price I think they are hard to beat. With that said, I find the Furutech GTX-D (R) outlets to sound superior in both of my systems, I use 5 of the Furutech GTX-D(R) outlets along with some Porter Port outlets. The sound is more dynamic, three dimensional, with more detail and bigger bass. The down side is the price and the "LONG" break in time. Sometimes up to 300 hours! Luckily I have and used my Audiodharma Cable Cooker to break in the outlets and I did not have to put up with the misery that so many others had to listen to during break-in. There is a lengthy discussion in the Audiogon Forum regarding the Furutech GTX-D(R) outlet and other outlets.
These might be the two Forums I was thinking of if you have the time and patients to read through it all. There really is some good information here:

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/rhodium-vs-gold-ac-connectors

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/what-are-your-impressions

Best regards
knghifi
1,667 posts
 
I was told by someone in the industry that I trust, Maestro is just a cryo'd hospital grade outlet.  

Eventually I replaced all my Maestro outlets with Furutech GTX-D(R) and it was NO contest.   Furutech is much much superior.
jea48 OP
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I was told by someone in the industry that I trust, Maestro is just a cryo’d hospital grade outlet.

No green dot.... For the receptacle to be a hospital grade outlet it would have to have the green dot.

Looking at the picture of the Maestro outlet compared to the Cooper BR20 Commercial grade outlet they are identical. Right down to the Trade Mark found around the wall plate mounting support screw hole.


http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/tweaks/messages/20/202332.html

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mitch2
1,911 posts
 
 Luckily I have and used my Audiodharma Cable Cooker to break in the outlets
Great point lak.  My new GTX-D(R) will take a detour to the cable cooker before I install it.  Did you condition each plug inlet separately?

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