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In Reply to: Best Power Outlet? posted by Tippy on July 29, 2006 at 05:53:03:
I know it's a pain to swap AC outlets, but once you find one that works right for our system and tastes, they're one of the most cost-effective upgrades in all of audio.You really need to try the Oyaide trio, the GX, DX, and XXX. They each have their own personality, yet, they are still quieter and more revealing than other AC outlets I've tried.
I used to have the API 116. If I were to stick with it, I'd go with the XXX wall outlet. If you want to add some more structural suport, but at a silly price, check out the WPC frame. I wrote a little bit about this and the Oyaide outlets on my blog, a few weeks back.
My API 116 had the 20A connector. Again, if I were to keep the 116, I'd get rid of whatever AC cord I was using (and I've used a lot, including some $2000 models), and ask Audioexcellence AZ (http://www.audioexcellenceaz.com/)to make an Acrolink 6N cord with and Oyaide 046 and the wall end, and a 20A connector at the component end.
-Lummy The Seahorse
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To connect a power distributor/power line conditioner at the wall, a selective decision based on Oyaide's three different AC outlet models can do wonders, as a particular model's presentation and performance will affect all associated gear placed downstream of it. Each Oyaide model provides a different sonic signature to choose from, so research is necessary in order to select the one that suits a listener's particular wants/needs.I selected an Oyaide SWO-XXX along with an Oyaide WPC-Z machined aluminum bracket/carbon fiber faceplate (WPC-XXX system) as my main system's wall outlet, as well as another SWO-XXX for my bedroom system (using a non-magnetic stainless steel wall plate). Both systems involve power line conditioners connected at the wall. As compared to a number of other previous AC wall outlets, I find Oyaide's AC gear to offer remarkable sonic benefit well worth the expense, which is not so radical when one considers the typical price point of premium quality SOTA audio connectors in general.
I was so impressed with the acquisition of my first Oyaide product that I went on to terminate/re-terminate a number of power cords in my systems with Oyaide AC plugs and IEC connectors (as well as an SWO-GX AC outlet upgrade for a power line conditioner) and could not be more pleased with the results of these AC delivery upgrades. While there's also other fine makes of AC gear to choose from (and that I also use within my audio systems), I consider an Oyaide AC outlet placed at the wall to be a "must have" audiophile device for my particular wants/needs.
I think it's also important to note that even a modestly priced audio system which one might think Oyaide to be overkill to reach a desired goal can show great benefit by the use of such. It's something definitely worth saving audio dollars towards as more than just a tweak... as I consider it to be a vital aspect of higher performance audio playback, not just an accessory item with marginal importance, IME...
just my 2 cents
I'm running two dedicated 20a circuits so need 20a outlets. After looking at Furutech, P&S, etc. I decided on Porter Power's cryo'ed Hubbels.I wish Oyaide made 20a receptacles.
The Oyaide receptacles are 15-amp rated due to their "face", as they will not accept a 20-amp wall plug (with the horizontal blade). However, they are capacity tested (by Oyaide) to nearly 30-amperes and 250 volts. Additionally, they have been installed on *many* dedicated 20-amp lines without a problem, and further have been field-tested in a few cases by commercial contractors for this very purpose, or they would not have been approved for use.If you think about it....what ampere rating are the AC wall plugs on your power cords, and what AC wall plugs do every cable manufacturer supply on their products (unless otherwise specified)? 15 amps.
Even where a power cord has a 20-amp IEC on the equipment end for heavy-wattage amps like Krell, or certain line conditioners that require such an IEC. And these very wall plugs are inserted into 20-amp rated receptacles (like Hubbell's, Furutech's and Wattgates) on 20-amp rated dedicated lines.
Hmmm......
Oh, I was answering the question from Tippy, who was using an API 116. The API 116 has a 20A connector on its chassis, but runs from a regular 15A wall outlet.But if you're running 20A lines, and need 20A outlets, there aren't as many choices, and I guess the Oyaides are out of the question.
Just opened up my 116 MK II last week. I found it interesting that the filter inside says 15A instead of 20A...Alan Hsu
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