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Old 09-02-2012, 07:22 PM
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Default Furutech GTX combo

Some pics of the Furutech GTX combo.


Group shot.


Another angle.


Out of box.


Another angle.


GTX-D (R) receptacle, made of pure copper with Rhodium plating.


Aluminum wall plate and 104-D stainless steel/carbon fibre face plate.

I will post more pics of the installed combo later.
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Old 09-02-2012, 07:24 PM
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Oh thanks a lot!! Now my laptop has drool all over it
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Some pics of the Furutech GTX combo.


Group shot.


Another angle.


Out of box.


Another angle.


GTX-D (R) receptacle, made of pure copper with Rhodium plating.


Aluminum wall plate and 104-D stainless steel/carbon fibre face plate.

I will post more pics of the installed combo later.
Excellent outlets These are my favorites by a large margin, enjoy
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Old 09-03-2012, 11:04 AM
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Some pics of the Furutech GTX combo.

Group shot.

Another angle.

Out of box.

Another angle.

GTX-D (R) receptacle, made of pure copper with Rhodium plating.

Aluminum wall plate and 104-D stainless steel/carbon fibre face plate.

I will post more pics of the installed combo later.
Why did you chose the Rhodium instead of the gold?
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Old 09-03-2012, 11:13 PM
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I think Rhodium will suit my Sonus Faber and Shindo system better. It is more balanced than the mid range hump on the Gold. For other more clinical system, I'm sure the Gold will be better.
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I think Rhodium will suit my Sonus Faber and Shindo system better. It is more balanced than the mid range hump on the Gold. For other more clinical system, I'm sure the Gold will be better.
Didn't you previously have the Oyaide R1 and WPCZ? If so, can you describe the sonic differences between the Oyaide and the Furutech?

I currently use the Oyaide WPCZ's with Synergistic TeslaPlex outlets, but might give the R1 or GTX a try.
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Old 09-05-2012, 11:54 PM
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A few observations for far vs. Oyaide R1/WPC-Z combo:
1. The Furutech resonates less. When I tap it with my knuckle, there's almost no sound.
2. The Furutech grips better.
3. The Furutech's built quality seems better. Feels more solid in my hand.
4. The Oyaide looks better with the silver aluminum frame, carbon fibre face plate, and white receptacle. Furutech is just... black.
5. Can't comment on sound as I just installed the combo. Also, I sold the Oyaide a few months ago before I had the Shindo.
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Thank you for your remarks.
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The GTX has some interesting patents

http://www.vhaudio.com/furutech-gtx-d.pdf
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I think Rhodium will suit my Sonus Faber and Shindo system better. It is more balanced than the mid range hump on the Gold. For other more clinical system, I'm sure the Gold will be better.
Interesting. I don't find that hump in my system and no one would ever accuse my system of being clinical. OTOH, I'm only using the GTXD-Au receptacle so wonder if that has something to do with it.
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