You may want to consider Albert Porters "Porter Ports". 20 amps, already deep immersion cryo treated and one hell of a nice guy.
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I use Zaputech Model #ZAPU2 10 amp units. They're not cryod', but instead are dipped in a frozen glass of water immediately before being shipped. This makes them much more conductive. These outlets utilize an alloy of hardened scurotium, and are hand brushed electro plated with 24.5 coats of golden fartonium. Then they buff em'. Available in the standard "Hospital Celery Green" or the optional "Butternut Squash Black". These outlets have a remarkably transparent way of lowering the noise floor while raising the crown moulding area providing a seemingly larger dynamic retrospect. Unfortunately since they're imported from Uranus, (due to present market valuation and the US oil market) they are only available in 10 amp. So, you'll need to reduce the size of the wiring in your home to meet any applicable building codes established in your area. Consult your local BOCA building codes and support your local Hells Angels. Hope this helps, Ed. |
Jamesw20.... This is a little spice. Stupid comments don't take a lot of time. I have to ask..... Have you sat back and read the overall responses? I come from an engineering background. You would think that with such a technically oriented group that some may ask Why? Why is it that Albert took the time to research these items? Why did Albert feel that "unplated" was an important element in his research? Obviously other manufacturers understand the importance of the aformentioned also. Why? Furutech also offers a high performance outlet devoid of any plating. Why? To contribute to a thread by throwing out brand name recommendations is one thing, however to understand why they are recommending them is a whole nother'. Albert chose an unplated outlet for a reason. The only other manufacturer utilizing the same approach is doing so for exactly the same reason. You may want to go back and review the very first response to your question. That's my serious side. Then..... Do some more homework. Thorough research will demonstrate that each and every type of plating applied to any of the materials being used during manufacturing will impart a different characteristic on the sound. If one wishes to incorporate a coloration or create a change in the sound, the platings alone used in the various different outlets will accomplish so ten times over. There's no reason to be serious when you want to. The need arises only when you have to. |
Plating sound characteristics: http://www.cryo-parts.com/oyaiderec.html Different approaches, different platings: http://www.furutech.com/2008/product2.asp?prodNo=247 http://www.furutech.com/2008/product2.asp?prodNo=72 Hmmm..... Brass, Bronze or Copper: http://www.copper.org/applications/industrial/DesignGuide/conductalloy02.html http://www.cryo-parts.com/psrec.html Brass??? http://www.copper.org/applications/industrial/DesignGuide/conductbrass02.html |
Great question Joel. You'll notice that the majority of the "higher end" manufacturers are using Phosphor Bronze. Phosphor Bronze contains enough Tin to not only reduce connector fatigue but to also provide an elevated level of corrosion resistance. However, many of us have been made aware of the sound of Tin in our connectors. Certain manufacturers use Phosphor Bronze alloys containing lesser levels of Tin, increasing the need for platings to protect against corrosion resistance. http://www.copper.org/applications/industrial/DesignGuide/phbronze02.html |