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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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All of the above suggestions are good and all of those products will produce a slightly different sound. Basically what it comes down to is what type of sound do you want to hear, and how will they perform in your home with your system?
A simplification is:
Smooth = Gold plated.
More detailed with more bass slam = Rhodium plated.
And then there are the flavors in between.
My suggestions would be Furutech GTX-D Gold, Furutech GTX-D Rhodium, or Furutech NCF (R) Rhodium Plated.
Unfortunately, you won't know what you really like or the sound that will be produced until you audition any outlet and allow for break-in.
I'll bet you would be happy with whichever outlet you select as long as its a high-end outlet.
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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.
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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, please let us know what you end up purchasing, and eventually how you like it. 
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