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Wall Receptacle Oyaide R0, Furutech GTX-G and SR Black UEF

Hi there been searching around for some good receptacles as I am about to do some reno work for a dedicated room and I have narrowed down to these 3 brands based on what I have read in the web and on the availability within my reach. 

I am thinking of getting one of them but problem is, it is not easy to do a comparison specifically to these 3 series and I have not read so far anyone doing a comparison for specifically the oyaide R0 receptacle which is an unplated version of R1. 

So I am asking here for some help if anyone have had the privilege trying them all in their setup? I have read the thread on this forum "SR red fuse" started by Oregonpapa touching on the SR blacks receptacle with David pritchard comments on it which is btw a very good and informative thread and I have ordered the SR black fuse for my amp based on their reviews and other members too who have pitched in too.

There lots of other kinds of receptacles around and I am aware there are some that do not believe with those uber expensive receptacles performing better than a hospital grade receptacle but then this hobby is full of surprises and voodoos that over the years have made me a believer.
 
A little detail on my setup I am using ARC's (ref150,ref 6 and cd 9) paired up with SF Guarneri EVO's. As for cables am using full loom Transparent Ultra MM2 hooked on to my QB8 which is using Frey 2 power cable to my wattgate wall receptacle.
tjbhuler
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davidpritchard
801 posts
 
The Porter outlet is a good entry grade audio outlet. It is a hospital grade and unplated Hubble outlet that has been cryo treated. 

I do think outlet technology has since progressed and that there are outlets such as the Synergistic Research Black, Furutech GTX-R or G models, and Oyaide that will give a greater sonic benefit.

I do hope all music lovers are not using the outlets that were originally installed in their houses or apartments.

David Pritchard
gdnrbob
2,421 posts
 
Well, with an system like tjbhuler has, I guess cost wouldn't be a restraint, but for most folks a Porterhouse would be a significant upgrade.
inna
5,245 posts
 
If cost is no object at all, one could try them all. It takes a few minutes to replace a receptacle. Besides, as David said, they might in fact sound just slightly different, not better or worse. What's more, at this level you might also want to match power cords not only to components but to a particular receptacle as well.
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tjbhuler OP
33 posts
 
Hi guys thanks for the replies really appreciate it.  What I'm keen to know more is the character each of these receptacles and what are the changes and impact that it made in your system. So that I can have a better judgment on which should i go for.

Cost is always an issue here especially with the renovations that I'm doing. Im from Malaysia and US dollar is not cheap now even those hubbles and porter are expensive now which i have to order online since it is not available in my region. As for the furu and oyaide I have a distributor here and he has some old stocks before the currency hike. It is still expensive than the hubbles and porter but not significantly more now. So getting those furu, oyaide receptacles seems to be a wiser choice. As for the SR blacks that is very expensive as it was recently released but i decided to place them in as an option also since it has been getting good reviews.

Yes going for all 3 will solve the riddle but that's not how i would like to do it.  What David said on trying out every 6 months or so each of those receptacle is a good way but it will be much better if i can get an offhand info regarding these receptacles before my purchase. 
michelzay
106 posts
 
This is my experience: I began with Hubble Cryo version (like Porter outlets). The difference compared to ordinary Hubble outlet was huge. I moved to SR tesla Red and it was even better. Then I replaced them with Furutech GTX-G on amp side (Solid state) and GTX-R on sources/preamp. I found more improvement on both frequency extremes, much better transition on notes, better sound stage and much better articulation on vocals and notes. Most people suggests GTX-Rhodium for Tube based systems like yours which is well justified as reasoning, also based on my own experience.  There are tones of comments about Oyaide vs. Furutech. I would recommend this article too:

http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0114/audiophile_ac_outlets.htm

BTW, I've never seen any review about SR Black UEF! However, I would guess it has same sound signature of SR outlets which is very open on High frequencies.

hope that would help...
Cheers.
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