Hubbel v Virtual Dynamics v FIM v Purist v Jena


Ok, so which was is the latest, greatest, best. Which is the "it" outlet:
Virtual Dynamics Cryo
FIM
Purist Audio
Jenal Labs
Ps Audio
Hubbell 8300I

Etc, Etc.

Thanks for the info and help
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I ended up using the Jena and have NO regrets/complaints, they do everything that I am told good outlets do(or more importantly don't do) blacker back ground, quieter noise floor, slightly more defined sound stage. I am VERY pleased with them.
I would add to the list the Audio Excellence/World Power receptacle(s), of which the cryoed 5362 is identical to the Jena Labs at half the price. For what it's worth, the Virtual Dynamics, Jena, and Purist are all cryoed Hubbells (5262 or 5362), the PS Audio is a stock Hubbell 8300 with extra nickel plating, the FIM is a Woodhead 5362 with some changes I've never been able to establish, and the Wattgate, if I was a betting man, would bet to be a Leviton 8300 with gold plating and a modified front saying it is "blue star audio grade".

FWIW, I have used the stock Hubbell 8300 and am now using the double cryoed Audio Excellence 5362's and they are, believe me, worlds apart, although the 8300 was the best standard receptacle I have used. I've had an Audio Excellence at the wall in my system for about 45-60 days (posted a review here in the review section) and just slotted a couple into my line conditioner in the past 10 days with phenomenal results. I would highly recommend them at $55 and $60 respectively. I can basically run my system off two receptacles and can honestly say that this $110 has been the best money I've ever spent and the biggest bang for the buck I've ever had in audio.
Short review to to be releast soon. Hdm has it correct. I also beleive that a cryoed outlet (done correctly, 24-48 hours @ -324) will be an improvement over the same outlet that is not cryogenically treated.
I am using pass & seymore hospital grade outlets with a 20 amp dedicated circuit. I am having a difficault time believing any of the above mentioned outlets can make that much of a difference. But if you hear it then it must be. I have read multiple threads on this subject(here and elsewhere)and still I remain skeptical. I guess it is just me.