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Oyaide AC connectors and LAT AC-2MkII

I am looking to change the AC plug (Schuko) and IEC connector on a length of LAT AC-2MkII for an Audio Note DAC2.1x Balanced. Currently, I am using a Furutech FI-E11 (Cu) and a silver plated Otto Heil IEC. I have already determined not to use the P-037e and the C-037. I wonder which combination of P-079e/P-046e and C-079/C-046 might best suit the LAT, which, as you will probably be aware, is a silver-plated copper (‘fused’?), mains cable.

So, what’s wrong with the combination of Schuko and IEC currently employed? It might be said to lack a little warmth and be a trifle thin tonally — these attributes are fine, but are clearly perceived. While I am not by any sense obsessed with sound imaging, I feel some opening of the sound stage is in order. So, I want to warm but not ‘thicken’ the sound and open up the sound stage.

Before proceeding to purchase a set of Oyaide Schuko and IEC, I thought I would invite comment. I understand that later in the year Oyaide are to market a Schuko AC socket. I would look to utilize said. Perhaps, your suggestions apropos the Oyaide combination thought best to suit might include consideration of use of rhodium, gold or palladium on the Schuko sockets when such AC sockets are available (based on your experience of Oyaide US sockets?.

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Topic - Oyaide AC connectors and LAT AC-2MkII - Seán 04:39:11 07/13/06 (41)
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