Try the experiment yourself. I'm willing to bet a $20 home depot receptacle will sound just the same as anything else on the market.
Why wouldn't it?? 20A, 12ga solid copper wire. I would far more concerned about quality of power coming from the line than a receptacle. Maybe take a look at the voltage sag at various times during the day and night from the public line. LOL I was sure surprised at that and I'm in a very populated area (10M+ people in a 30mi x 80mi stretch)
Outlet Question
Could not find category for outlets so I am asking here. What would be good outlets to change too? I had hospital grade from Home Depot 20 years ago but left them when I moved. Is there any good outlets for about $20 U.S. anyone can recommend? I don't want to go crazy but get something better than what is stock on homes built in the last 4 years. Any suggestions would be great!
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Yes a high grade nonmagnetic SS back strap works great. But not a Ferrous magnetic steel back strap. Use a magnet to check. If it sticks like glue that's not good for the sound of an audio system. ~ The Late Al Sekela (A) ,an Audio Asylum member, said the ferrous magnetic steel back strap worked like a one pole inductor because it was positioned between the Hot and neutral current carrying conductors. Do a search on the AA archives for Al's posts. Al was an EE, and going from memory, his field was in electronics. |
@romad , Leviton 15-Amp, 125-Volt Industrial Grade Tamper-Resistant Duplex Receptacle, 5262-SG You may not even need a Tamper Resistant outlet. Is it behind an audio rack? I would use this one. It’s a heavy duty. Build quality is better than the above "TR" Leviton outlet. Cheaper price too. Doesn’t have the TR shutters. Home Depot. 15 Amp Industrial Grade Heavy Duty Self Grounding Duplex Outlet, White Amazon.
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