Blindjim, don't let my experience discourage you in your quest for experimentation. If it helps, I should add that I really think Oyaide duplexes were not the culprit but it very well could be the new 20 amp lines changed the tonal balance more rather significantly in upper mids than the duplexes . Prior to new lines installation i had the duplexes on 15 amp regular lines and the sound was equal to or better than the reg duplexes.
Oyaide, Hubble, FIM etc, any consensus on flavors?
I’ve decided now to replace my hospital grade outlets with some more upscale outlets.
I’ve found thru the archives so far, there are several models in the Oyaide line up, and perhaps some of the others too, like Watt Gate, FIM, Isoclean, etc.
Something tells me they don't all do the same things
If someone could give me some inkling as to what each Oyaide model’s electronic flavor is, it would be greatly appreciated. Are there 3 or 4 models now out from Oyaide?
… but then I don’t know for sure as to which outlet from which co will give which results.
All lines are dedicated 20A
Main 2ch rig is all tubes.
Any insight on the varied flavors of the Oyaide, Isoclean, Hubble, FIM etc, would be immensely appreciated…. For at this time they all look alike to me except for their prices of course.
Naturally, I'd be inclined to spend more for the 2ch tubed rig, than I probably would on the HT side... but then, who knows?
so far the only insight I have is on the 3 Oyaide units:
1 Silver/Rhodium � Pure, strong, solid, uncolored reproduction � providing a very extended sound field.
2 Direct Gold - bold, sweet, luxurious, dynamic and lucid character
3 Gold/Palladium � the character of Gold with an added vibrancy and a cooler, fresher feeling Oyaide
...which I took from a resellers web page.
your thoughts?
Many thanks as always.
I’ve found thru the archives so far, there are several models in the Oyaide line up, and perhaps some of the others too, like Watt Gate, FIM, Isoclean, etc.
Something tells me they don't all do the same things
If someone could give me some inkling as to what each Oyaide model’s electronic flavor is, it would be greatly appreciated. Are there 3 or 4 models now out from Oyaide?
… but then I don’t know for sure as to which outlet from which co will give which results.
All lines are dedicated 20A
Main 2ch rig is all tubes.
Any insight on the varied flavors of the Oyaide, Isoclean, Hubble, FIM etc, would be immensely appreciated…. For at this time they all look alike to me except for their prices of course.
Naturally, I'd be inclined to spend more for the 2ch tubed rig, than I probably would on the HT side... but then, who knows?
so far the only insight I have is on the 3 Oyaide units:
1 Silver/Rhodium � Pure, strong, solid, uncolored reproduction � providing a very extended sound field.
2 Direct Gold - bold, sweet, luxurious, dynamic and lucid character
3 Gold/Palladium � the character of Gold with an added vibrancy and a cooler, fresher feeling Oyaide
...which I took from a resellers web page.
your thoughts?
Many thanks as always.