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I want musicality and vibrancy. Good tone.Other outlets I did not like PS Power Port (good detail, but analytical on my system), and cryo's Hubbell (good detail, but a bit sour sounding, tones not as rich as I like). Both broken in running a space heater.
I get good tone and musicality from my cheap outlets that came with the house, but a bit bloated.
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It depends on what AC plug is connected to your choice of AC outlet. IME, the Oyaide SWO-GX is certainly higher performance but is more connector dependant than the Furutech FP-15A(Cu) which mates well with just about any AC plug. If you plan to use power cords with ordinary AC plugs, you might want to check out the new 2007 Furutech FP-15A(Cu)-N1. It's more rigid and offers a stronger grip than the older model FP-15A(Cu) for only several bucks more. My best guess is the new model will likely sound more vibrant and detailed while still maintaining the older model's musicality and AC plug versatility. Chris VH (VH Audio) thinks highly of the new line... toss him an email with questions about your wants/needs.
Duster, Al, et al.,I'm really trying to figure out which is the most realistic of 2 potential routes on the outlet & plug upgrades. Money DOES matter here; it's the primary limiting factor. With 4 duplexes and 8 plugs in my system, whatever I do will be costly to me, so I want the best bang for the bucks.
I cannot simply afford to go all Oyaide. In fact, I'd be lucky to go one major Oyaide outlet or maybe 2 at best. I can afford to replace all with Furutech Cu over time.
You guys who've now tested them seem to say 2 things consistently that don't lead to the same conclusions: 1) that they're both great, but Oyaide is a step or two above Furu; and 2) that plug/outlet synergy is highly important to the sound of either outlet, and Oyaide is more sensitive to those plugs than Furu.
Sooooo, if one Oyaide at the wall would be that good as to overshadow positively the downstream plugs and outlets, then that's a way I can go. But if plug to outlet synergy is more important overall, then I have to go Furu.
Can you guys with direct comparison experience guide me from your impressions as to which way would likely produce the best results?
Hi bartc, did you receive my April 15th reply to your April 14th email?
HOw about sending it to me again. Thanks.
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Still not coming through. Try me directly: bcharlow@aol.com
I sent the original reply and the resend to that address. This is not the first time I've found issue with AOL email accounts not receiving my emails. If you happen to have a non-AOL email address (such as MSN Hotmail, Yahoo Mail, or another web-based email service), please send it via my AA email...
My vote is for Oyaide too, but try and look at this not as a single outlet, but rather the control center for your entire stereo.By this, I mean to try and match not only the outlet but the corresponding male plugs on your pc's. the brand of cabling you use is an issue to - synergy is very important when dealing with AC current delivery.
I have 4 SWO-XXX outlets & a few Furu Fi-15cu's, the Oyaide's are a gigantic leap. However, Furu's latest offerings should be given a serious look.
I won't get rid of my SXO-XXX's, but i sure wish the Oyaide plugs were easier to work with re: large gauge wire. the body of their plugs is not much difft than the $15 Wattgate plugs i started off with...that's a bit disapointing.
At some point i may try the high end Furu Fi-25 plugs on the SWO-XXX.
In my system I prefer the Oyaide GX's by a large margin. The Furu's nice and other's have gotten good results using them but I think most will agree the Oyaide are a step or two above them.
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