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I ordered a GTX-Gold from Dave and it arrives tomorrow. I also made a spur-of-the-moment purchase of a Rhodium version which I'll install on the wall. The gold version will go on the MiniBuss for the front end gear, but I'll start with the wall install only so I can hear what each of the GTX outlets are contributing to the sound.
It sounds like a few of us have ordered the Furutech GTX outlets from Dave. I received an email from himyesterday afternoon and he asked that we post our impressions here. I just thought I would start things off as I await delivery. I will be upgrading from an Acme Audio silver plated cryo'd outlet - not from a standardbuilder grade outlet. My power delivery will be as follows:Furutech GTX-Gold+7 TWL PCUberBuss monoblocks into UberFurman Elte 15pfi into UberFront end components into FurmanAll other PCs are Cullen Cable CrossoverFor a listing of components see my system page.Hope to see other contributions.Don P.
You will find the different platings to have different sonics. These are the seasonings that we can use to voice a system. Kind of like the difference between cayenne and ghost peppers
Hello Everyone,I'm new to AC and glad to be a part of this discussion.I also bought a GTX Gold and will receive it on Monday. My plan is to install into the wall (on a dedicated circuit) where it will draw the most current during break-in. I will then experiment with positioning after that. Here's my setup:- GTX-D Gold at wall (currently a Maestro)- Mongo/MPC power cord from wall to UberBUSS (Neutrik Powercon)- Two Maestro, Two stock P&S outlets in UberBUSS (Maestro's not yet installed, currently using P&S outlets)- Baetis Music Server and a Schiit Gungnir DAC are plugged into a CyberPower UPS, which is then plugged into the 2nd wall outlet next to Mongo/MPC (bypasses Uber)- Decware SE84CKCS amp and two Rythmik plate amps are plugged into UberBUSSI will experiment with best positioning of Maestros and the GTX after I'm comfortable the GTX has settled in.I was very, very reluctant to order the Rhodium version. I don't know what it was, but I once had Grover Huffman PCs that used Rhodium plating and I strongly disliked them.Rob
The couple of GTX-D Rhodium receptacles I have inserted has actually taken away any glare or thin sound I might have had before. The amount of detail is amazing for "just" being a receptacle.
I prefer the rhodium version, people are scared of it because other companies' rhodium plated parts might not sound good. Now, if you're going with the FPX, which uses phosphor bronze, than the rhodium plating may be a little more aggressive sounding and I think the gold plated version is a little better. But for any of the "Alpha Copper" Furutech connectors, including the GTX, the rhodium plating ends up more neutral and resolving and the gold plating is more on the warm side. Adding warmth using passive parts does sacrifice resolution and I think you'll find the rhodium GTX a better overall performer vs the gold plated version. I don't even carry the gold plated version... But either way the GTX is head-and-shoulders better than any other receptacle and it makes a very noticeable difference in my system. I highly recommend getting at least one to put in the wall to feed your power distributor, and even better if you order the wall plate and stainless steel/carbon fiber cover for them too.
Welcome to AC Rob!Lots of great folks on this forum. I've learned a lot and have purchased quite a bit of equipment from the industry participants.Don P.
Nice. Can this GTX receptacle be modified and split in to two separate outlets? i.e. is there a removable common power connecting tab?ThxKenreau
The very similar Cooper 5252 can be split.
Well, I just ordered a GTX-D (R) from Dave. Looks like I'll have a comparo with the Gold to share later! Quick shout out to all the enablers out there...
