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RE: AC Plugs: silver vs rhodium

Posted by Mikey8811 on September 5, 2013 at 11:17:45:
Hi Duster

I am currently using an Oyaide MTB 6 with the original SWO DX Ultimo outlets (silver and rhodium plated). Power cords are Triode Wire Labs (pure copper plugs) from equipment to distributor and from Maestro wall outlet (high-purity copper/brass alloy mix with no plating) to distributor.

The overall sound is detailed but I find highs slightly bright on less pristine recordings,the sound lacking bloom and would like more body and warmth.

Would you be so kind as to suggest if the mix is wrong for my preferences and how you would address it (most economically) in terms of plugs or AC outlets? I am guessing the cheapest option would be to try a gold plated Oyaide SWO GX Ultimo outlet or the more costly Furutech GTX D Gold.

Otherwise I would have to fine tune by changing to warmer interconnects like Cardas Golden Cross.

Thanks