|
Audio Asylum Thread Printer Get a view of an entire thread on one page |
For Sale Ads |
59.112.165.94
In Reply to: Re: Be Careful...... posted by Mike B. on November 17, 2006 at 09:18:08:
Interesting observation. I've tried Furutech FP-3GMK2(only available in Asia)which happened to be gold-plated and it sounded too soft for my tastes. I preferred a more detailed or even slightly etched type of sound especially in high frequency region. My dealer was kind enough to allow me exchange for an ATL 880CU(made by Cooper)which seemed to be all brass and sounded more detailed in comparison. I suppose cryo'd outlets would sound even more brighter and probably suits me even better. More opinions welcome.
Follow Ups:
I've been listening to the P&S MRI outlets for 2 months, and they are just amazing. I got them already cryo'd from VHaudio, and then had them cryo'd again by a friend from Audiogon whose advice I trust. They are amazing. I wouldn't say they're 'etched' like the coopers, but they are stunningly revealing. I didn't think cryoing them again would make any difference, but it was a noticeable improvement. I've had cables "double-cryo'd" before, and it didnt' make a difference, but with outlets, it seems more effective.
JMO.
for a freakin' outlet. I'm still trying hard to pick the suitable cryo'd outlet since there are quite a few to choose from. We have VHaudio, CryoParts, ACME and all have received good reviews. Guess it'll take a little while longer for me to make up my mind.
If you're shopping around, consider the Furu Fi-15. Its $40, free shipping thorugh some suppliers too. Blows away any of the P&S or other OEM outlets that are cryo'd. I have a cryo'd P&S outlet from CV, its soooooo bright and nasty compared to the Furu which was $8 more. I also have 4 Oyaide SWO-XXX, one of which is cryo'd. The furu is a fantastic performer.
Mattcecil1...
It's strange, because I agree with your opinions, except for the "brightness" of the P&S outlet, which I can't agree with, unless you got a "bad" issue.
I like the Furutechs alot, (except for the G models), but they just aren't "better" than the P&S, at least to the extent you're stating.
Have you tried a cryo'd P&S MRI outlet?
Hey Wayne,haven't tried the MRI, they may be a difft beast than the 5262 i bought from CV, but the brightness I experience is definitely not subjective! for me, there's no comparison the furu or Oyaide's & so for an extra $10 over what the P&S costs the furu is a no brainer in my book. the better outlets have much more low end authority too.
I had the P&S in place for almost 2 years...at the time i thought i was nuts for spending $30 on an outlet! But, after a trial with the Oyaide's it was apparent that outlets designed for electronic gear work better than the std stuff you buy at HD.
my guess is the P&S 5262 i have has nickel in it.
Well, I'm intrigued with this outlet issue, thanx to you all. Someone has sold me a couple of used but brass plated Hubbells for a few bucks. I'm gonna try them out for a month to see what happens. It's a pain in the ears to wait for their break-in to take affect because it sounds muffled and lifeless from the start.I didn't like Furutech's gold-plated series and wondered if the copper-plated FP-15A would sound similar, warm and spacious but too soft in the top end. Perhaps full-brass outlets are all sound this way and many people who don't like brightness seemed to appreciate it since it's less-fatiguing.
This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors: