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Looking to Upgrade Outlet

I just had a dedicated line installed for my system and I'm looking to upgrade my outlet and need some recommendations. My current outlet is hospital grade and I'm hoping for recommendations based on my current system and sound preferences. I read many threads here but too often there are so many suggestions that it becomes too confusing just like cables and tubes.

My system consists of the Primaluna Dialogue Premium integrated amp with 6 Cifte 12AU7 and 4 GL KT77 tubes driving Lawrence Audio Violin SE speakers and a JL Audio E110 sub and my sources are all digital. My digital, power cords, speaker and RCA cables are all from Synergistic along with their FEQ, XOT and ground block. The power cords are connected to the Core Power Tech 1800 and all fuses have been upgraded. All connections have been treated with Total Contact with the exception of the power line into the outlet.  I don't plan to make any equipment changes now that I'm retired. My system is very musical and don't like anything that's analytical or bright sounding. 

Please, I don't want this thread to be another controversial subject about snake oil, etc and please no negative comments.
ronrags
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lak
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@david_ten, generic for most outlets that fall into the gold-plated vs the rhodium plated catagory.
david_ten
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Thank you.
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ronrags OP
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@lak  that's the type of response I was hoping for so that's why I mentioned my equipment and my preference of sound. Based on what you stated I would favor the gold plated. I converted to a tube amp especially with the GL KT77 for a smooth, warm sound. My sub gives me enough slam that is not overwhelming. Another factor is my small listening room and I sit less than 8 ft from the speakers. 

Since I would most likely favor gold plated, how would that compared to the brands mentioned above?
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lak
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@ronrags I really believe all the above brands mentioned in this thread are good, and many others that have not been mentioned.
I personally have switched to all Furutech outlets. So if you wanted gold plated I personally go with Furutech GTX-D Gold.
If you aren't in a hurry, do a search on Google or eBay to find your best price, I've noticed that the Furutech GTX-D Gold is currently receiving a discount by many establishments.
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ronrags:
I am glad you will be improving your outlets. They make a big difference.
I have used Oyaide R-1, Furutech GTX Gold, Furutech GTX Rhodinium,
PS Audio Premier, Synergistic Research RED, and Synergistic Research Black.

I would suggest trying the Synergistic Research Black. Big soundstage, great detail without being etched, a wonderful sense of flow to the music.
All of the above mentioned outlets need at least 10 days of electrical current to fully settle in.

The SR outlets do come with a 30 day return policy which is nice. My Furutechs did not. I spent approximately 6 months evaluating outlets without other changes to my system.

I hope this can be of help.

David Pritchard
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