FI-10(R) & FI-10(G) - The Furutech Rhodium-plated FI-10(R) IEC inlet can be described in one word: CLEAN. The Gold-plated FI-10(G) sounds a bit warmer and is especially suited for digital or solid state equipment. This is a premium IEC inlet that utilizes a nylon/fiberglass housing and high conductivity Phosphor bronze. The Furutech FI-10 IEC inlet is a significant upgrade to most audiophile components, since most stock inlets are made of nickel-plated brass and PVC body. When used in conjunction with the Furutech FI-25 series IEC plugs on your power cord- you'll have a connection that has the "grip of death", in addition to unbelievably good sound. This IEC inlet is very easy to install, and does NOT require any soldering. The wires are simply screwed into the inlet.
* Please note these inlets were originally made with a Teflon body (2004), but have since been manufactured with a nylon/fiberglass body to meet regulatory requirements. Many vendors on the web are not aware of this, and are inadvertently advertising these as having a Teflon body.
FI-09(R) & FI-09(G) - Furutech has just introduced the FI-09 15 AMP PREMIUM Gold or Rhodium plated IEC inlets! This newly designed 15A IEC inlet utilizes the same clamping technology as found in Furutechs 20 amp inlets and connectors. Will accept up to 4mm wire diameter and the clamping plates are made of pure copper, NOT brass.
FI-33(R) & FI-33(G) - Furutech has recently introduced the FI-33 20 AMP Gold or Rhodium plated IEC inlets! To my knowledge, these are the very first serious attempt at an audiophile grade 20 amp IEC inlet. The clamping mechanism is similar to that of the FI-25 series connectors, but is futher refined with a patent pending pressure plate that increases the surface area and grip of the clamps. You can easily get two 12 AWG conductors into each termination point (H, N, G).
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ITEM! FI-03 (G) & FI-03 (R) - Furutech has just introduced the FI-03 15 AMP IEC inlets with an integrated 5X20mm fuse holder. Please note fuses are sold separately. This newly designed 15A IEC inlet means you can the cheapo stock inlets with something of subsantially higher quality. Dimensions: 44.0mm (W) x 28.6mm (D) x 33.0 (H) Rated up to 10A at 250V
The Oyaide Inlet R is a highly anticpated product that is finally here! The Oyaide Power Inlet R is Oyaide's statement inlet, and is very simply composed of just a housing and blades. The housing is made with 30% glass filled PBT, for quality, durability, vibration absorption, and heat resistance. Due to the wider area where the cable is to be attached, it makes soldering work easier compared to a regular power inlet. The blade is trimmed down from phosphor bronze, and after hand polishing, is plated by platinum and palladium, determined to be the best sounding based on Oyaide's repeated tests with prototypes.
