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Post by kaufman on Jun 18, 2024 9:59:32 GMT
Has anyone here had experience with different IEC and Plugs for mains connectors?
I currently have some Iego 8085 (gold over furukawa copper) and a Furutech FI28. They sound quite different. The former seems to have a colourful uplift in upper midrange, the latter a darker tilt but with a lower noise floor (possibly because of the alpha cryo and field dampening system).
Not sure which is more "correct" though?
Lots of people seems to say Furutechs iecs are they best but some say iego is better.
I've read good things about the Iego pure silver but they have rhodium plating which I'm sure I read somewhere has a strange effect on mains sound quality?
I also am interested in the MS HD Power blue which has a improved conductivity cryo process. Anyone tried these?
Anyone have experience with any of these or a preferred brand of connector after testing?
My mains cables are Studio Connections Black Star in a solid state digital system with Harbeth 30.1s.
Many thanks for your thoughts.
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Post by MikeMusic on Jun 18, 2024 10:27:01 GMT
MS HD are the plugs I have, possibly throughout Courtesy of Tony HD Music & Test
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Post by MartinT on Jun 18, 2024 10:30:56 GMT
Furutech plugs all the way, both IEC and UK/Schuko. I've tried IeGo silver ones, not as good.
But for goodness sake, buy the gold Furutechs, not the rhodium ones (they will make your system sound like a 1980s Linn/Naim setup).
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Post by mattspl on Jun 18, 2024 11:24:54 GMT
Neotech Gold plated OCC copper look good on paper, but I’ve yet to try them.
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Post by Fro on Jun 18, 2024 13:19:47 GMT
I even replaced the captive flimsy power cord on my new Sony a95L OLED TV with a Furutech IEC + Shunyata Venom NR power cord! ![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53628407889_3d2849a297_h.jpg)
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Post by kaufman on Jun 18, 2024 15:16:53 GMT
A second query!
Can anyone tell me where can I order the type of screw used to secure IEC barrels on fancy connectors? The long thin ones with some thread at the end?
A link or even the name size of the screw would be great. Mine have become quite battered with re-terminating.
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