Outlet Question

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Ferrous Steel... Just look at an audio grade outlet company's outlet, that have their outlets made to their specs. You won't see any steel used. 

You don't have to spend big bucks for a good sounding outlet. Just buy one that has a non nickel plated brass back strap an non nickel plated brass contacts.

Wow! 🤔🤕🚯

Incidentally and in case anyone might be interested, here’s a rare comparison of several of the more popular “audiophile” outlets.  It’s 10 years old but still interesting/useful today I think.  Note that it includes a cryo’ed (not standard) Hubbell outlet.

https://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0114/audiophile_ac_outlets.htm

@jea48 

I installed them about 10 years ago , model 8200W  15amp 

purchased from HD Supply , good deals for 10 or more .

The inside is the exact same as the 20 amp , you pay extra for the cover !

I took a 15amp apart and found the 20amp side blade .under the 15amp cover .

@imhififan said: . . .    Wow! 🤔🤕🚯

Context...

jea48

4,273 posts

04-29-2024 at 11:29am 

 

 

Not all Hubbell 5362 outlets are created, (manufactured), equal...

Notice the silver color Yoke/supporting back strap on some of the Hubbell 5362 photos?

That is not silver, it's galvanized steel. Steel is not good for the sound from audio equipment. It will cause a slightly grainy sound from an audio system.

Hubbell changed hands several years ago. Do your homework before buying.

Ferrous Steel... Just look at an audio grade outlet company's outlet, that have their outlets made to their specs. You won't see any steel used. 

You don't have to spend big bucks for a good sounding outlet. Just buy one that has a non nickel plated brass back strap an non nickel plated brass contacts.

@imhififan , Sorry if I didn't explain it well enough for you.  What part don't you understand?

Jim

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