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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Thanks for you comments. I'm trying to get a general consensus whether or not those expensive outlets are that much better than hospital grade. It often becomes a trial and error which equates to spending more than I planned. I tried 4 different fuses before deciding the one I liked best. 
@lak  that's the type of response I was hoping for so that's why I mentioned my equipment and my preference of sound. Based on what you stated I would favor the gold plated. I converted to a tube amp especially with the GL KT77 for a smooth, warm sound. My sub gives me enough slam that is not overwhelming. Another factor is my small listening room and I sit less than 8 ft from the speakers. 

Since I would most likely favor gold plated, how would that compared to the brands mentioned above?
I appreciate everyone's responses and suggestions. I understand that any component is system dependent and based on personal tastes. I also understand some are skeptical concerning outlets, but I found that changing power cords and fuses had a dramatic impact to my system. Additionally buying a companies higher priced cables doesn't necessarily mean it sounds better. As I stated, it's a matter of tastes.

I'm leaning towards the SR black since I use and I'm happy with SR cables and tweaks as folkfreak suggested and the fact that SR has a 30 day return policy as David suggested. The 30 day return policy has worked for me several times previously. If I'm not satisfied with the blacks I may consider the Furutech Gold since I found it 33% off list at the cable company.  Since I'll order the outlet thru the cable company, I'll ask their opinion between both outlets.

Thanks again for everyone's input and I'll post my findings. Ron
Tom,

You know my tastes best since we swapped tubes and communicate often. I checked the VH website and noticed they also carry SR so I'll give a call tomorrow.

Regards, Ron
I decided on the Furutech GTX-Gold after speaking to my dealer. I'm debating if I should break-in the outlet first or just apply Total Contact during the installation.