World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets


Category: Accessories

Over the years I have tried most of the raved outlets on the market and the Porter Ports from Albert Porter were the best that I had found that did not add or take way from the music... here's a few, Oyaide R1, Synergistic Research Telsaplex, FIM 880, WattGate Silver 381 ag, PS Audio powerport premier, Jena Labs, Isoclean Gold. All these other outlets did something to harm the music in some way...some hyped up the highs and mids and others had bloated low ends. I always thought the Porter Ports were the best on the market that I had tried until I tried the Maestro outlets. The Maestro outlets are the most neutral and most accurate outlets that I have ever heard. I let the maestro outlets settle-in a little for 7 full days and nights playing music non-stop before comparing them with my porter ports. When I compared the two I found that the porter ports sounded a little closed-in and a little Flat sounding when compared to the maestro outlets. The porter ports was not as clean or as clear when compared to the maestro outlets. The porter ports low end was a little bloated too when compared to the maestro outlets. On complex musical passages with the porter ports in my system I found myself turning the volume down more...much more! When I was listening to music with the maestro outlets in my system the Trasparency of these outlets were truely amazing and I hope this will get even better as these outlets settle-in more! The soundstage was wider and deeper and they were more upper frequency air too when compared to the porter ports. The Maestro outlets had a lower noise floor that allowed more of the suble cues to come through more. The maestro outlets also had a better separation of individual instruments and vocals....more natural sounding more REAL! I think the non-plated maestro outlets have a much more direct sound than the non-plated porter ports because the Maestro outlets have a higher quality copper content. My vintage sansui sp-5500 horn speakers just completely disappears now with these maestro outlets in my entry level system...Marantz pm-7001 and matching marantz CD player, DH Labs power plus power cables, very cheap copper interconnects from wal-mart, Synergistic Research Alpha quad active speaker cables... I think these maestro outlets will become an Instant Classic!
hifisoundguy

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Hifisoundguy, your endorsement of both Audio Magic fuses and Maestro ac outlets lacks any comparative basis. If you are going to review, please give some reason why you should be believed.
Hifisoundguy, if you are happy with the Maestros, enjoy. I listened to them but found the Hubbell HBL5362 superior. I should say, however, that I am now using the Weizhi PRS-6 which uses Custom Oyaide R1s. Of course, it is plugged into the Hubbell in the wall. Previously, I had preferred the Hubbell to the R1s. Perhaps it is the combination used in the Weizhi.
Hifisoundguy, you might want to try the Hubbell HBL5362 which should cost you less than $20@.
I got this lead from the outlets used by Sound Application. They use them throughout and provide an additional one to install in the wall. Initially, I did not use it, but later installed it in place of the Maestro plug. Frankly everything benefited from doing this. Dynamics, the top end, bass, soundstage, and general realism improved.

I then compared it with the original Sound Application/Jena Labs unit which is the same Hubbell but cryogenically treated. I was shocked at how bad the cryoing did to the outlet. Next was the Syn. Res. Teslaplex SE. Again the plain HBL5362 proved superior. I bought 12 more and use them everywhere.

Why is it better. It is very heavy and used good brass throughout. It may be a simple as that. It is not used by others as it is typically between $15-$25.
Hifisoundguy, I have no interest in starting a new thread; anything but. This is because I know full well that people value different aspects of music reproduction, have different rooms, and certainly have different equipment. I post only to share my personal experiences.
Agisthos, high copper content is quality brass, which is what is in the Hubbell 5362.
Marqmike, I found that the top commercial grade Hubbell outlet sound far better than the Maestro. I don't think it is available any longer but only cost about $27. I bought about 20 of them and used them all. The Furutech GTX-Dr is my favorite now at only about ten times as much! I also have an Oyaide R0 outlet (about $80@ in one outlet. It is very good.
Marqmike, It would be best to seek one of the Hubbells. I will try to get the number on one of mine. It is the Hubbell HBL5362. Go to Google and put that in. They are about $25@.
Hifisoundguy, true but you are so assertive as to suggest that others should heed you. Why should they?
Marqmike, I have found that it is a lot easier to get good music on ones stereo is easier than to get the realism that I have heard. Getting this realism is very expensive and very fragile.

I would sincerely advice you to do as you say and be happy. But I am, nevertheless, still on the quest.