Leviton Hospital Grade AC Outlet - Which One?
neither, both sound like crap. Try a pass & seymour 8200 MRI or 5242 (if you can find one) if you don't want to spend too much. these guys have both it seems... http://www.electricsupplyonline.com/prod/pass_and_seymour-outlets.php |
The first outlet I tried was a Leviton from Home Depot, replacing the original outlet in my apartment (circa 1970). It was a step forward over what was there (as you may expect); but I changed it for a Pass and Seymour 5242-I a couple of months later. Once that had some weeks on it, the overall sound was much improved. The P&S do take some time to come on song. Regards, |
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Hubbell HBL 8200H and HBL8300H non plated. (See page 10) 8200H 15 amp 8300H 20 amp Guts are the same, 20 amp rated. Only the faceplate is different. . |
A good "rule of thumb" is that not all Hospital-grade outlets are necessarily audio grade. The Hubble 8300H/I is definitely audio-grade. You won't find these in your Home Depots or Lowe's. Albert Porter has these as his Porter Ports. Only difference is he has them cryo'd. Replacing the stainless steel neutral screws with brass puts the final touch to them. |
