Yes, I did hear that Furutech is using Gold again. We did the Pepsi challenge years back on the FI-09 IEC A/C inlet plug, Gold VS Rhodium . Some preferred the Gold, others liked the Rhodium. As of right now , The group that liked the Gold now , are...
Just finished installing FI 09 NCF (R) in a pair of SS power amps. Bass definition , top end clarity improved dramatically . Had the same result with source equipment.
Don't even bother with the FI 06's not even in the same league.
Installed Furutech FI 09 . Delrin used for mounting block. Notice use original mounting holes . Can undue this mod , and return it back to stock if needed.
Well... I listened to the older model D7 Dalby record weight on my Micro Seiki turntable. It's a 3.5 pound beast . It does some things a little better than my 1.5 Lbs. Stillpoints LP 1 record weight. Too bad the Dalby weight is 2.80 mm larger in diameter than the Stillpoints...
Teflon insulated tube sockets , copper pins. Then throw away the O rings around the tubes , they choke the life out of the sound. Mu Metal for shielding transformers. Best IEC Inlet is: Furutech FI-O9 NCF in Rhodium .
Better dynamics to the music, quieter back- round, more open sound stage. 11 total count for the GTX-D NCF (R) Duplex A/C plugs in my system. 8 total count of the FI - 09 (R) A/C IEC input plugs.
I am now only running GTX-D NCF (R) duplex A/C outlets. They replaced all the non NCF A/C outlets. The newer NCF outlet are worth every penny ! Very nice improvement for just changing out a plug.
The FI 06 NCF (R) A/C IEC Inlet is a step up improvement over the stock no name junk IEC inlets. I am running all FI 09 NCF (R)
inlets. Way better performance top to bottom. Yes, they have a larger back body and the mounting hole centers are farther apart.