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Wattgate 381 Audio Grade Duplex Socket

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If you are building your own audiophile power cord to improve component performance, you need the WattGate 381 receptacle. Why build a performance power cable only to plug it into the same receptacle that's been in use for almost 100 years? WattGate's 381 is a no compromise solution for the demanding AV enthusiast. Construction of the 381 is top-notch and features glass-filled, nylon front and rear housings. Mounting strap, rivets and grounding strip are gold plated, solid brass for the ultimate in corrosion resistance and power transfer. Installation of the 381 is simple and efficient due to rear wiring and large, #10 brass terminal screws. Terminal clamps are gold plated, solid brass and shaped to better grip the conductors. Like the 330 and 350, the 381 leaves the competition behind with its contacts. Configured in a triple-wiper design allows the plug blades to be gripped at three separate points. Additionally, the heavy-duty contacts maximize the clamping spring-rate and ensure conductivity. A three-layer plating process is also completed on the 381: Oxygen free copper plating, electrolysis nickel, and finally 24k gold plating. Receptacle contacts are cryogenically heat treat hardened. Receptacle is rated at 125 VAC, 20A.
  • Cryogenic heat treat hardened contacts
  • Solid brass contact construction
  • Three step 24k gold plating process
  • Triple wiper design increases contact area
  • Superior performance over standard receptacles
66 Customer Reviews
Value  4
Performance  4.5
Features  4.5
Overall Satisfaction  4


1-3 of 66 Reviews | Show all reviews

Life altering experience.
Monday, January 11, 2010
prisoner 125986 from Wichita, Ks  

I am rating the Wattgate 381 so low because I have conflicting opinions on it. Working as an electronics technician on high end business aircraft we needed a receptacle capable of filtering out the considerable noise found on the power distribution systes of aircraft. After installing these outlets we found that any laptop plugged into it had an extra terrabyte of hard disk space and ran 287.6% faster. Initial testing showed that on a flight from Wichita, Ks to Seattle, Wa our cruising speed inscreased by 80 knots and fuel consumption was reduced by an astounding 25%. However I write this review from a holding cell because being so impressed with the Wattgate 381's performance I decided to take one home to try. Once installed though my home theatre system ran with unparalleled clarity and performance I never could have dreamed of, the Wattgate notified the authorities that it had been stolen and the police showed up at my door within 45 minutes. I tried to explain that I merely borrowed the outlet to test at home before purchasing one, but it was to no avail. I now have no job, my wife has filed for divorce and after the Wattgate 381 testifies in open court I will have a criminal record.

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Value  3
Performance  3.5
Features  3.5
Overall  3.5

No need for Digital Converter! Awesome!
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Ratboy from Sprindfield, Ill  

I hat rat problems in my walls and they eventually caused considerable damage to my electrical wiring. After a small fire forced us to live at my mother's house for the holidays, we got down to business to repairing the damage.

Of course I had to replace my wall outlets in my living room and decided I want the extra fire protection that the Wattgate 381 provides. So I ordered 4 and got a good deal!

When I plugged in my old Pioneer television, and turned it on, I discovered I now receive digital HDTV with free HBO!

Thank you Wattgate 381!

  Experience with Product
I own it
Technical Knowledge
Professional

Value  5
Performance  5
Features  5
Overall  5

Great sound, but not portable.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Operation: Aardvark from Honolulu  

The Wattgate 381 Audio Grade Duplex Socket is a must-have for any serious audiophile. The pristine sound it achieves is simply unbeatable by its non-cryogenically-treated counterparts. However, like so many other duplex sockets of its class, it falls short in one critical area: portability.
Despite it's state-of-the-art design, the Wattgate 381 Audio Grade Duplex Socket must still be installed in a wall. It would be great to experience the unmatched audio-grade capabilities of this duplex socket on road trips or while jogging with an iPod. Looking forward to the next generation wireless model!

  Experience with Product
I own it
Technical Knowledge
Professional

Value  4.5
Performance  4.5
Features  2.5
Overall  4


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