Oyaide outlets

I can't use them, as they only take 12g wires.

After listening to 12g vs 10g wires for dedicated lines in my system, I won't go back to 12g. And then listening to 10g stranded v 10g solid, I won't go back to stranded. The size of stage is larger(both width, depth, and height), there is a more confident pace and swagger to the system with solid core, much better PRaT (this was 10g solid vs Stranded - both made the 12g sound "clogged" or veiled). Like better interconnects between preamp and monoblock amps.(I have 4 dedicated lines, for various gear, same phase of the pannel; all were very well broken in both in terms of amperage and time, and could compare various gear for best synergy)

So I stick to Acme and FIM. The Acme's really do the focus of deep bass and hall info like no other, and the FIM's are musical, yet still detailed. I use what works synergy wise with various gear (digital seperated from analog, and amps, and preamps,....)

Hi Monk, I didn't know that the Oyaide outlets couldn't take a 10 gauge wire. Thanks for the info. I'm running a dedicated subpanel with four 8' runs of 10 gauge Romex 10/2 from the subpanel to the wall outlets. I'll never use 12 gauge wire again either. The 10 gauge difference in my system was enormous. Dynamics, soundstage, clarity, bass response, and musicality all excelled beyond anything that I had experienced up to that point. The bigger gauge wire helps the system perform to it's potential. It's like the difference between a 66 Pontiac GTO and a Volkswagon beetle. Stan

FYI....Oyaide outlets were designed and built to accommodate 10-gauge solid-core wire.

alan m. kafton
audio excellence az

Hi Alan, Thanks for the clarification. How do they compare to the Isoclean or Wattgate outlets? Stan

I've not directly compared the Oyaide to Isoclean or Wattgate. All are very fine products, and ultimately, things come down to a matter of personal preference. When we read of an end user stating that one product was "better", I always take that comment with a bottle of salt. Each product (substrate and plating) offers a different tonal quality, a different sonic perspective, and in some cases a different emphasis in the frequency range. Do you like a Stratocaster or a Les Paul Custom? A vintage Martin, or a Takamine? All are very good, but we will likely prefer one over another. Food for thought in our hobby.

alan m. kafton
audio excellence az