Rhodium vs Gold AC connectors

Rja and Melbguy1,

It takes some time to find out what works best in our systems. Each system is different. Trying to depend on music memory can be problematic. Doing A/B-ing is essential. The properties or characteristics of one outlet that works well in one system many not work well in another system. The best we can do is to share our experiences and hope it makes a difference for others.

I used to like Oyaide products very much, and Synergistic Research receptacles, but I gradually moved over to Furutech. I find more clarity and better sound staging with Furutech products in my system -- their receptacles, IEC inlets, plugs and IECs, wires (AC, interconnect and speaker) and spade terminations. The Furutech imaging, transparency and overall feel is the best I have ever experienced in my system.

That's fair enough Rja. I currently own a tubed cd player, but will be moving to an all-solid state system with my next next cdp. I maintain that with the new Furutech GTX wpo's, the plating doesn't have as much influence on the overall sound as say, the Furutech FPX outlets. The real mojo is in the base metal (pure copper). And although the Vitus gear is on the warm side, on balance I think the GTX gold version is the right way to go, and Chris and I are on the same page there.

Rafafel ... just some points for clarity ... Brass (Copper + Zinc) Bronze (Copper + Tin) and Beryllium (Copper +Beryllium) are the different base metals the conductors are made of

Rhodium .. Gold .. Platinum and Palladium are platings that are applied to the base metal

The base conductor material ... good .. better .. best .. Brass .. Phosphorous Bronze and Beryllium is important to conductivity

The plating's how ever are not .. good .. better .. best .. but more flavoring or seasoning to taste or need

Tubes may appreciate Rhodium .. SS and Digital may blend well with Gold and a system slightly down on detail may perk up with Platinum and Palladium

Pick your base metal for the best conductivity ... audiophile grade starts at Phosphorous Bronze .. then you can select a plating based on your systems need for seasoning ... does it need more salt or garlic

Just remember ... What effects the Cow Effect the Cheese (;-]
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wall respectacle outlets the Furutech GTX-D (R) or (G) ? And
US Plugs and IEC (R) or (G) ?
My audio system equipment SS.

Thanks

I have found Furutech work better than Oyaide in my system.