Any one try the new Synergistic Research BLUE UEF Duplex receptacle?

@lak

I believe you when you say the Synergistic Research Blue outlet improves the sound of your audio system.

One problem I have with the outlet it starts out as just a regular nothing special spec grade "Legrand - Pass & Seymour TR5362BKCC12 Receptacle Duplex Tamper Resistant Back and Side Wire 20-Amp/125-volt, Black" outlet that sells for $5.98.
https://www.amazon.com/Seymour-TR5362WCC12-Receptacle-Resistant-125-volt/dp/B0052EDREA?th=1

And of all things the outlet has a ferrous galvanized steel supporting back strap.
That defies everything we have been told about the use of ferrous materials used in an outlet. Just look at all the high end receptacle outlets being sold. Not main stream mass produced outlets rebranded as audio grade outlets, but from companies that design and manufacture their own outlets. You won’t find any ferrous steel supporting back straps in them.
Jim
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Furutech uses a wide and thick stainless steel back strap.  
No brass inside. Pure copper connectors, with stainless steel spring system. I discovered there is a reason for no brass in the device. Brass creates it's own distortion.... I got rid of every duplex and replaced them with the Furutech all copper..When I would add a brass plug, I could hear it creating a background buzz/distortion in the upper mids... So no more brass for me if I can help it.I switched to PC with all copper plugs...

elizabeth6,146 posts01-07-2019 10:51am


Furutech uses a wide and thick stainless steel back strap.
No brass inside. Pure copper connectors, with stainless steel spring system. I discovered there is a reason for no brass in the device. Brass creates it’s own distortion.... I got rid of every duplex and replaced them with the Furutech all copper..When I would add a brass plug, I could hear it creating a background buzz/distortion in the upper mids... So no more brass for me if I can help it.I switched to PC with all copper plugs...

@ elizabeth
Yes, Furutech uses a high grade non ferrous stainless steel materials in the outlet.

@jea48 I have the same issue with the SR outlet and have wondered what they might be able to accomplish with a ’higher’ quality unit. Whatever they are using as treatment / conditioning does return value in overall performance upsides.

@jea48 
That's a little disappointing to find out and very disconcerting at the price they charge!
I am happy that I perceived a change in SQ but still that is depressing.
May have to reevaluate the purchase of any future SR Blue products.

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