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RE: Tangram Le' Journey Continues...

I am a big supporter of experimentation. It is a slow often frustrating process. I believe I started a mini revolution in AC related connectors starting back in late 2002 when I started Acme Audio Labs.
I saw comments by Bob Crump of TG Audio about his picks for best sounding stock AC connectors. Bob was well known for voicing equipment and for his cables. I took the outlets he recommended and had them silver plated and put through the cryogenic process. The AC plug, IEC connector and inlet socket followed.
My comment here is to point out there are other factors determining a good connector. The structure and materials of the connector housing and how the pins/metal parts are mounted is also important. My preference is for housings of a more gummy plastic rather than smooth and a very rigid overall mounting. The interior of the housing is also fair game for coatings to increase dampening/performance.
There are other important factors like the quality of the metal, plating and plating thickness. That is something we have no control over.
I have tried a few of the current offering and a few were Chinese. There are some very good options. Use them as is or try some tweaking. You might be pleasantly surprised at the improvements possible.


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