FI-52M (R) NCF 20A Wall Plug

Furutech's Pure Transmission FI-50 Piezo Ceramic series connector bodies and housings feature several breakthrough construction techniques. A multilayer nonmagnetic stainless steel and carbon fiber shell incorporates a special damping and insulating acetal copolymer. Furutech settled on stainless and carbon fiber for the outer housing after extensive listening sessions with Japanese industry figures and audiophiles. The body of the connectors combines two active materials: Nano-sized ceramic particles and powdered carbon. (Only nano-sized ceramic particles effectively couples with carbon powder.) Nylon and fiberglass are incorporated as well forming an extremely effective, well damped, mechanically and electrically non-resonant connector body. That's correct, they're electrically damped as well.

Piezoelectric effects are the key. Furutech's breakthrough in design and materials is based on employing nano-sized polycrystalline ferroelectric ceramic particles exhibiting electro-generative properties; mechanical pressure creates an electrical charge forming a bridge between electrical and mechanical oscillation. Carbon powder exhibits thermal-conductive characteristics that interact with the charged ferro-ceramic particles converting their energy into heat that's conducted away and released from the surface of the connector body! These carefully chosen and tested active materials mechanically and electrically damp the connector and receptacle as they convert thermal, mechanical, and electrical energy for the finest Furutech Pure Transmission signal imaginable.

NOTE: The horizontal blade for the hot pin means that this 20A capable wall-plug requires a 20A wall outlet.

• α (Alpha) Pure-Copper Rhodium-plated Conductor
• Earth (Ground) Jumper System (US Patent No.: 6,669,491/European:EP1445837)
• Nylon/fiberglass body with a special anti-resonance nano-sized crystalline, piezo ceramic particles and carbon damping material
• Multilayered nonmagnetic stainless steel and silver plated carbon fiber housing incorporating an acetal copolymer. The best of damping and insulation materials improve frequency extension and tonal balance
• Specified for cable diameters from 6mm to 20mm
• Metal cable clamp improves grip and reduces mechanically and electrically induced distortion
• Dimensions: Body length 40mm x 34.5mm diameter / 76.2mm overall length

Nano Crystal Formula (aka NCF) 
This is the ultimate electrical and mechanical damping material. Developed by Furutech, NCF is a proprietary crystalline compound blended with ceramic nanoparticles and carbon powder. This process creates a remarkable material with multiple benefits: First, NCF generates negative ions to eliminate static charge build-up. Second, NCF converts thermal energy into far-infrared light, a remarkable innovation allowing the material to run cooler, even during the most demanding of passages. Third, NCF has excellent damping properties, thanks to the “piezoelectric effect” of the NCF material. Found exclusively in Furutech’s top offerings, NCF is a game-changing material and its sonic effect is undeniable; superior resolution, clarity and dynamics, with deep-black backgrounds and a purely natural tonal balance.