AudioQuest NRG Edison 15 Duplex Wall Outlet

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AudioQuest NRG Edison 15 Duplex Wall Outlet

NRG Edison provides superior spring tension and long-lasting, low-impedance AC power connections. Typical materials such as brass, or even high-purity copper aided by spring and wedge devices, cannot equal the retention strength of the high-mass beryllium-copper used in this outlet's construction. Polished high-tension surfaces with hanging-silver plating ensure the lowest distortion of any plated or clad material, while efficiently transferring radio-frequency noise toward the utility transformer and earth ground, away from your sensitive components. As an authorized AudioQuest dealer in Toronto, Canada, Vinyl Sound can help you plan a dedicated AC line installation around this outlet.

Key Features

• Beryllium-copper base metal for superior spring tension and low-impedance connections
• Polished high-tension surfaces with hanging-silver plating
• Significantly greater metal mass for optimum current delivery, including retention blades, ground, wire, and spade-lug connections
• High-conductivity silver over beryllium-copper ground contacts, instead of the steel, chrome, or nickel used in typical outlets
• Includes duplex outlet, wall plate, and hardware

Beryllium-Copper Construction

Beryllium-copper provides superior gripping strength and long-lasting, low-impedance AC power connections that AudioQuest states typical brass or spring/wedge-assisted copper designs cannot match. Polished, hanging-silver-plated surfaces under high-tension spring action exert strong force on the plug for a high-pressure connection, ensuring low distortion and efficiently draining signal-masking RF noise toward the utility transformer and earth ground rather than into your components.

Dedicated Line Wiring Recommendations

NRG Edison 15 can accommodate up to #8 AWG wiring, though #10 or #12 AWG may offer better RF noise-dissipation properties than #8, since skin effect at radio frequencies favors thinner wire gauges for routing noise back to the electrical panel and ground rod. Heavier wire lowers AC impedance at 50-60Hz, which benefits a power amplifier, but slightly smaller wire diameters are more efficient at draining RF noise. AudioQuest recommends #10 to #12 AWG solid-core electrical-grade wiring as the best overall compromise for a dedicated AC line — a discrete Line, Neutral, and Ground run back to your primary panel without other outlets daisy-chained along the way. A dedicated line isn't strictly necessary, particularly in rented or temporary spaces; your system will still benefit from installing NRG Edison on stock wiring.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a dedicated AC line for this outlet?
No, a dedicated line isn't strictly necessary — your system will still benefit from installing NRG Edison on your existing wiring. For a dedicated line, AudioQuest recommends #10 to #12 AWG solid-core wiring as the best overall compromise.

What's the difference between the NRG Edison 15 and 20?
This is the 15A version, intended for branch circuits using a 15A circuit breaker. AudioQuest also offers an NRG Edison 20 for 20A service, which requires at least #12 AWG wiring or heavier.

Should this be installed by an electrician?
Yes, wall outlet installation should be performed by a licensed electrician in accordance with local electrical code.