Shunyata Copper-Conn receptacles might be worth a try. Not sure but I would think Shunyata Research would also offer Copper-Conn construction in their non-North American outlets.
(Posted before I read your very complete post @marty !)
I would bet most of us who couldn't attend would be very interested in how the Taiko room fared and what your thoughts were at the end of the show. Im betting you had standing room only all weekend
I would bet most of us who couldn't attend would be very interested in how the Taiko room fared and what your thoughts were at the end of the show. Im betting you had standing room only all weekend
Best sound at the show, for me. I am very drawn to the openness that the Alsyvox bring, and could hear their excellences even though there was a pretty clear room resonance problem. Like ticks and pops on an LP, you could hear the beauty right through it (but it was weird at times!).
And, yes, the room didn't seem to turnover like an ordinary room! Made it crowded most times.
Have any Extreme Owners or Emile tried the Netgear M5 modem/router using 5G T-Mobile. I have one for travel and tried yesterday. Just 5G built in wireless in low power mode. 2.4G off. No time yet to listen extensively but In my system It went, at least, two steps above of my dedicated current ATT fiber 1tb. I just tried M5-Bluejean Cat6-Melco-DAC to Extreme (old Fiber Card). Look forward to get the silver Switch-Router when available.
I recently bought a similar one from a shop in China. Also made by big copper block and milled by CNC, a small unit weights over 11 kg. Costs about USD600.
It looks as if you are quoting the information for the Shunyata SR-Z1 outlets. The Copper-Conn outlets are a different beast:
CopperCONN™ CONNECTORS
CopperCONN’s™ internal metals are culled from solid copper and use a high-tension spring-loaded contacts for vice-like grip. This contributes to a measurable improvement in DTCD™ performance and a correspondingly obvious difference in audible performance. CopperCONN™ connectors deliver measurably lower-resistance connections that will unlock the performance of any component and system.
The Shunyata website is not always up to date, particularly in the case of their "accessory" items. However, I am (almost) sure Richard Rogers of Shunyata told me that US Copper Conn outlets are available for sale. I'll ask Richard the next time I see him (he's a neighbor) to verify that.
A little more about the Copper-Conn connectors from the Shunyata website:
CopperCONN™ Connectors
The CopperCONN™ connectors are electrical power connectors designed by Shunyata scientist Caelin Gabriel. Their unique construction and performance attributes are unique in the world of high-performance parts, found only in Shunyata Research products.
I recently bought a similar one from a shop in China. Also made by big copper block and milled by CNC, a small unit weights over 11 kg. Costs about USD600.
It looks as if you are quoting the information for the Shunyata SR-Z1 outlets. The Copper-Conn outlets are a different beast:
CopperCONN™ CONNECTORS
CopperCONN’s™ internal metals are culled from solid copper and use a high-tension spring-loaded contacts for vice-like grip. This contributes to a measurable improvement in DTCD™ performance and a correspondingly obvious difference in audible performance. CopperCONN™ connectors deliver measurably lower-resistance connections that will unlock the performance of any component and system.
The Shunyata website is not always up to date, particularly in the case of their "accessory" items. However, I am (almost) sure Richard Rogers of Shunyata told me that US Copper Conn outlets are available for sale. I'll ask Richard the next time I see him (he's a neighbor) to verify that.
Emile/Bob, is the first track with the double bass and saxophone the same album as the Pink Panther theme you played? Could you please tell us the name of the album, so we can listen to this great track at home and get some High End show nostalgia.
Emile/Bob, is the first track with the double bass and saxophone the same album as the Pink Panther theme you played? Could you please tell us the name of the album, so we can listen to this great track at home and get some High End show nostalgia.
Please mind there is copper and copper and that could make a difference for audio SQ purposes, probably more substantial in contacts & cables. I am not judging the product, just saying.