Following the similarly titled post on power cables ('Do they impact SQ'), here's one on mains sockets which I'm guessing will provoke similarly mixed responses.
Having read somewhere that switches on mains outlets are not good for SQ, I thought I would try swapping a pair of double switched sockets for unswitched.
Whether due to their exceptionally dirty condition (photo), or the 'noise' caused by the switch, replacing the old sockets has I think improved SQ.
Big claims are made by some manufacturers about the benefits of rhodium, silver and gold plating on socket connections. I only had the opportunity to compare standard with gold plated, but definitely preferred the latter which I have kept in my system.
Anyone with relevant experience?
(I'm in the UK)
Having read somewhere that switches on mains outlets are not good for SQ, I thought I would try swapping a pair of double switched sockets for unswitched.
Whether due to their exceptionally dirty condition (photo), or the 'noise' caused by the switch, replacing the old sockets has I think improved SQ.
Big claims are made by some manufacturers about the benefits of rhodium, silver and gold plating on socket connections. I only had the opportunity to compare standard with gold plated, but definitely preferred the latter which I have kept in my system.
Anyone with relevant experience?
(I'm in the UK)