Truly dedicated to achieve high performance results
The contact pins are made out of deoxidized phosphorous bronze and machined out of a single piece for the best possible conductivity. No nickel plating is used between the bronze and the gold. Instead, the surface is highly polished by hand-twice. There are two layers of gold and two polishing processes involved to yield the mirror-like finish that only a dedicated company such as Oyaide achieves. The rhodium plating of the lesser models, due to its being less conductive, sounds a bit harsh. Switching to the gold gives the true warmth back to the sound, without a trace of false muddiness. The body of the connectors are made of high density pbt with 30% glass particle filler mixed in for a resulting high resonance
absorption factor while maintaining good rigidity and stability when used in warm climates with warm gear. Regarding the IEC connectors, it is the pressure of the contact surface area which defines much of the quality. This was found through our own experimentation to be as audible in the ground connection(!) as it is in the two power connections. Oyaide does not compromise on metal costs. The very generous thickness of metal used results in a spring action of the IEC plugs which is so strong that even hundreds of connections in and out do not compromise their grip. And they are polished to a perfection which the dedicated audiophile will appreciate. Does this sound unnecessary? Nobody would go to this trouble if it weren't audible. For more detailed information please see the manufacturer's website: www.Oyaide.com
