I've just ordered two Maestro outlets. These will replace two Porter Ports, they replaced two FIM 20 amp outlets. It's been quite a while since I put in the PP outlets, but I can say the sonic benefit was substantial. One major concern I've had with the PP outlets is that they only seem to grip the last 1/4" of the prongs of my power cords. This, to me is unacceptable. I've not read any other end user remark on this and I find it hard to accept that I bought two inferior outlets. I have two separate dedicated lines in my room, one for the front end electronics and the other for the amp, subs. These two lines feed my Shunyata Hydras, a four for the amp/subs, a 6 for the front end equipment. If there is any interest in my findings, I'll post them later.
Maestro vs. Furutech GTX-D Gold AC Outlets
Hi
Am considering the 2 outlets Maestro and Furutech GTX-D Gold. I realise the Furutech costs substantially more. I will be plugging a Krell FPB power amp and into one outlet of the duplex and an Oyaide MTB 6 with SWO DX Ultimo outlets into the other. Power cords are Triode Wire Labs.
At the moment I am using regular UK outlets with a Wireworld Aurora 5.2 into the Oyaide MTB-6 as the Wireworld is the only cable I have with a UK plug.
I am generally happy with the sound except for some sibilance in the leading edge of notes and would like a full bodied, organic sound which is NOT slow, thick or bloated. Treble extension is sufficient at the moment. I don't know how much of this sibilance is due to the Wireworld cable as that is probably the weakest link and I have no means of testing that. I gather so far based on reading that the GTX-D is a fuller sounding cable and the Maestro is more neutral - that's all I have found.
I am not much of a power tweaker and hopefully will only do this once.
Your experience with these outlets much appreciated.
Thanks
Am considering the 2 outlets Maestro and Furutech GTX-D Gold. I realise the Furutech costs substantially more. I will be plugging a Krell FPB power amp and into one outlet of the duplex and an Oyaide MTB 6 with SWO DX Ultimo outlets into the other. Power cords are Triode Wire Labs.
At the moment I am using regular UK outlets with a Wireworld Aurora 5.2 into the Oyaide MTB-6 as the Wireworld is the only cable I have with a UK plug.
I am generally happy with the sound except for some sibilance in the leading edge of notes and would like a full bodied, organic sound which is NOT slow, thick or bloated. Treble extension is sufficient at the moment. I don't know how much of this sibilance is due to the Wireworld cable as that is probably the weakest link and I have no means of testing that. I gather so far based on reading that the GTX-D is a fuller sounding cable and the Maestro is more neutral - that's all I have found.
I am not much of a power tweaker and hopefully will only do this once.
Your experience with these outlets much appreciated.
Thanks