Furutech GTX-D NCF(R) : High-end performance Duplex NCF US receptacle
Furutech’s Top-Tier GTX-D NCF Receptacles… Refinement has a New Name…
The GTX-D NCF manifests a devotion to best performance in every element of AC and signal transfer
Considering that what you actually hear is in a very real sense the direct product of the incoming AC then the final few feet are of prime importance for best performance
Furutech GTX-D NCF(R) : High-end performance Duplex NCF US receptacle
Items Codes:
– GTX-D NCF(R): Rhodium-Plated
Features:
Furutech’s Top-Tier GTX-D NCF Receptacles… Refinement has a New Name…
Nano Crystal² Formula (NCF) – Nano Crystalline, Ceramic and Carbon Powder:
Incorporated into select Furutech products, Nano Crystal² Formula — NCF is comprised of a special crystalline material that has two “active” properties. First, it generates negative ions that eliminate static and secondly, it converts thermal energy into far-infrared. Furutech then combines this remarkable crystalline material with nano-sized ceramic particles and carbon powder for their additional “Piezo Effect” damping properties. The resulting Nano Crystal² Formula is the ultimate electrical and mechanical damping material – only found in Furutech products!
The Pure Transmission Mission:
The GTX-D NCF manifests a devotion to best performance in every element of AC and signal transfer. Considering that what you actually hear is in a very real sense the direct product of the incoming AC then the final few feet are of prime importance for best performance
Of course everyone would love to make pure-copper receptacles, but its malleability – lack of stiffness – makes pure copper a poor choice. That’s why you’ll find less conductive metals like beryllium copper, phosphor bronze or brass in most receptacles. Furutech’s intense engineering scrutiny has resulted in an industry-first, a technique allowing us to use special Furutech rhodium-plated α (Alpha) pure copper conductors strengthened and sprung by our innovative nonmagnetic Stainless Steel Conductor Spring System that keeps a firm grip yet won’t damage male connector blades or their plated surfaces. But what really sets the GTX-D NCF receptacle apart is “NCF” – Furutech’s ultimate damping material – Nano Crystal² Formula eliminates static, “interconverts” thermal, mechanical and electrical energy and damps vibrations. The GTX-D NCF can be summed up in a word; virtuoso!
All metal parts treated with Furutech’s Two Step Cryogenic and Demagnetizing Alpha Process
Specifications
• Rhodium-plated α (Alpha) Pure Copper Conductor (0.8mm) Nonmagnetic stainless conductor spring system
• Body material: Nylon/fiberglass with anti-resonance nano-sized crystalline, piezo ceramic particles and carbon.
• Cover material: Polycarbonate with a special anti-resonance nano-sized crystalline material “NCF”
• Parts set with nonmagnetic 2.0mm-thick stainless brace plate
• Specified for wire diameters of 4mm (set screw)
• Dimensions: 104.0 mm (L) x 47.2 mm (W) x 28.0 mm (H)
• Total attention to detail and build quality extends right down to a specially designed patent-pending conductor pressure plate that increases contact area
• Furutech spade terminal FP-205 recommended for 10 AWG wire
• Type: 2-pole + earth
• Rating: 20A 125V ac
“The GTX-D NCF(R) difference was overall clarity – like removing a thin veil between myself and the sound. It provided better definition of every sound, every instrument, and every vocalist. The bass response was very well defined…I highly recommend the Furutech GTX-D NCF(R) receptacle for audiophile systems – one of the best bang-for-the-buck improvements I have encountered!” – Scott Robertson
” (The) Overall high quality of each Furutech product is unquestionable. They are among the best-of-breed and incorporate solid engineering and design. Lifespan should be, well, virtually forever. One thing I did not write about is aesthetics, and here is where Furutech’s parts shine. The craftsmanship is beautiful, especially the silver colored carbon fiber IEC and wall end power connector. Also of note is that the earth/ground jumper system connects the securing screws to a ground terminal within the plug. This is said to eliminate the field disturbances as stray fields are grounded by a series of interlocking parts within the connector that attach to the ground conductor” – Steven Rochlin
……Big difference (Furutech GTX-D(R) NCF US Receptacles).
Wipes the Oyaide R01 off the board. More detail. Smooth tops, cleaner bottoms and realistic bass with accuracy and detail.
Listening at low volumes as sound is more palpable. Oyaide sounded grainy. This is smooth. Sweet musical organic. Pass labs never sounded so Nelson Pass ever! Just beautiful.
Journey ends for me. I’m happy. Sound like I have a different system.
Review notes from Dr I Rawat – May 2016
“You Complete Me – And while the Furutech GTX is not cheap, its uncompromising quality and high performance make purchasing it seem a small price to pay. In the world of audiophiles-grade wall outlets, the Furutech will spoil you, as if did me, for anything less” – Neil Gader
“Aesthetically, there’s no comparison. The complete, installed Furutech outlet looks just fabulous in its stealth-fighter matte-black finish. It only took one swap back and forth to immediately note the blacker background of my system. Now, this isn’t just a lack of sound. No, my Sonic Frontiers SFL-2 preamp generates enough tube rush that I can hear it two feet from the speakers. But as music began to play, I could feel it emanating out from a deeper soundstage. While I could discern this characteristic on most music, it was blatantly obvious on sparse, well-recorded albums. The moral of this story? If everything else in your system is just how you want it, then maybe you should take a glance over at where the rubber meets the road and consider upgrading your wall receptacle with a Furutech GTX-D NCF (and GTX Wall Plate and 106-D NCF outlet cover).” – Jason Thorpe