Tweakers' Asylum

"My memory of the Acme receptacles was of a strident treble"

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In Reply to: RE: Looking at your "System Weaknesses"... posted by Paul_A on February 01, 2010 at 17:37:27

They need a few weeks to break in. Did you try them for that long?

I have had two Acme outlets in place for 4 years or so. I don't perceive a "strident treble".

Regards,
Geoff

Follow Ups:

4 years - Jon L 11:12:59 02/02/10 (0)
I think I have used the ACME's for even longer than 4 years, and they are definitely not strident. But I do recall them being somewhat hard and strident sounding, even after a few months of use when directly compared to my double-cryo Hubbels back then.

Either they take a bazillion hours to "break in," or possibly, the silver-plating either gets stripped off partially or completely inside with repeated use, causing a change in sound..?
RE: "My memory of the Acme receptacles was of a strident treble" - geoffkait 04:11:57 02/02/10 (0)
I agree, the Acme receptacles are not strident. Nor are the Acme fuse holders.
RE: "My memory of the Acme receptacles was of a strident treble" - Paul_A 02:53:03 02/02/10 (0)
It's been a long time, but I usually break in outlets for at least four weeks on the refrigerator before I listen to them.

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