Wall Outlets?

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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited August 2008
    awe-d-o-file wrote: »
    I got Hubbell hospital grade 20A- nice, then I got Oyaide-holy crap! I never thought an outlet could make such a difference! I got the SWO-**** with the WPC-Z cover (which costs more than the outler!) Very much worth what I paid. I now have the newer R-1's. VH Audio has them cryo'ed

    My friend has a great experience with replacing wall outlet to Oyaide products. I am convinced to upgrade to these outlets in the future...
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited August 2008
    mmadden28 wrote: »
    But is "just understanding" that up to code? Would an electical inspector allow it? What if after you sell the house and forgot to pass the uderstanding along to the new owner, and they that its a 20A outlet and that is on a 15A breaker-ignoring the wire guage, says' hey I think I should put that on a 20A breaker for my new amp....

    If its code, then fine- but if its not...the record should be set right.

    It depends on your locality. For example, some places only allow BX cable and you MUST use 12/3 for kitchens and bathrooms.
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited August 2008
    mmadden28 wrote: »
    A friend of mine lives in an older house which when built was somwhat remote-Not sure exactly why but he had is own transformer in the basement with the high voltage lines coming right in.

    Hes not an audio enthusiast so I couldn't rell you if that made any difference for him.

    Of course it wasn't a fun idea pumping out his basement when it flooded-it wasn't just a measly 120v anymore. :eek:

    You mean like the Equi-Tech type transformers? They can power any system out there, with transformers ranging form ~7.5amps - 100amps output.
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited August 2008
    Gaara wrote: »
    You mean like the Equi-Tech type transformers? They can power any system out there, with transformers ranging form ~7.5amps - 100amps output.

    Not sure what they are.
    The wiring coming from the utility poles is High Voltage-If I remember correctly about 7200V not 240v. The transformer in the house then steps it down to the 240v (where normally the pole mounted transformer would handle the step-down).
    I grew up in an Apt complex and there were these Electric boxes all over the place. I would imagine it was similar to one of those (I didn't look under the water to see it). I would imagine usiung the high voltage would be the best distributuion method.
    When I was there for the flood, the PECO rep indicated the transformer was owned by the property owner, not PECO (as would otherwise be the norm).
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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited September 2008
    awe-d-o-file wrote: »
    I put in the outlet then the cover and my wife and I were both stunned. Then when R-1's came out I did the same thing. I am still amazed at what that 2 pound milled aluminum and Cf cover does. My system also plugs into the outlet closest to my panel- six feet away.

    I have just replaced a wall outlet with Oyaide SWO-**** Ultimo receptacle and WPC-Z housing/cover. I would have to say I am stunned with their "whatever magic".... Explosion sound experience if you know what I mean.
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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited September 2008
    Oyaide goody...
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  • ntculenuff
    ntculenuff Posts: 1,146
    edited September 2008
    well damn my curiosity is peaked :) think i will be putting in an order just read up on the PS audio port
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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited September 2008
    ntculenuff wrote: »
    well damn my curiosity is peaked :) think i will be putting in an order just read up on the PS audio port

    I was curious myself, too and gave it a try but did not really believe in the good effect until this morning... :)


    Good luck with yours...
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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited September 2008
    ntculenuff wrote: »
    well damn my curiosity is peaked :) think i will be putting in an order just read up on the PS audio port

    I was curious myself, too and gave it a try but did not really believe in the good effect until this morning... :)

    My friend recommends Oyaide products to me after he replaced his outlets.
    He told me good outlets improve video and sound quality in his HT, too.


    Good luck with yours...
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