Replacing generic RECEPTACLES


How important is it to replace your generic receptacles with audio grade receptacles . I already replaced my stock power cords to high end Shunyatas. Would it still be necessary to still change my generic receptacles to audio grade? 
tattooedtrackman

Showing 7 responses by lak

Yes, upgrade outlets for sure over the average outlet you find in your home. How much you spend and the brand you purchase is a personal choice.
You can always purchase the Furutech outlets now and install them and then down the road get whichever wall plate you chose.
The bigger question is which Furutech outlet best suits your needs?
The Rhodiun, Gold or NCF(R)?
I'm a believer of using the audiophile quality outlets, I have five Furutech GTX-D(R) receptacles and one CNF split between two systems. I can't say for certain that I hear a difference using the Furutech Duplex Cover Plate 104-D. Just saying...
Please let us know after your burn-in process how the outlet sounds in your system, also if the outlets sound is constant or in need of additional burn in time.
I read a lot of literature and posts quite a while ago about the very long and frustrating time people were having breaking in the Furutech rhodium and gold outlets. I burned mine in on my Audiodharma Cable Cooker for 30 days, I don't know how many hours would have actually been necessary on my cable cooker but I did the for sure thing ;-)!
I've always done a Google search to locate the least expensive place to purchase my Furutech outlets from, seems like the best price and place to purchase from always changes over time.
Elizabeth, I don't blame you.
I've been able to find good prices from some Audio stores that are very legitimate in Japan. The only drawback is the long wait for shipment.
If one doesn't want the wait time and is afraid of a fake item I suppose for peace of mind one can pay top dollar and buy from a trusted store in the good old USA :-)