DCT UltraSocket™ Single UK Double faceplate
4.5 out of 5
- High-performance UK wall socket for Hi-Fi and Home Cinema systems
- High quality contacts for a low resistance connection
- Straightforward replacement for standard double wall socket
- Deep Cryogenically Treated (DCT)
Your first connection to the mains
The quality of the wall socket that feeds your system can have a positive effect on its performance. Even giving your existing socket a clean, and making sure the contacts are still tight, will bring benefits (always turn the electricity off before doing this). But improving the socket itself ensures an even better connection,
UltraSockets™ were originally designed for chassis mounting and you'll find them on our Award-winning X-Block™ mains extensions (this is why they are only available as a single outlet on a single or double faceplate).
We were so impressed with the performance that we custom-designed a faceplate (which is high impact and fire resistant for your peace of mind) enabling the new socket to be easily swapped for existing single or double wall sockets.
To improve performance, every UltraSocket™ is Deep Cryogenically Treated (DCT) and treated with DeoxIT® contact enhancer before shipping.
Russ on the UltraSocket™
"When I first saw these sockets, I set up a jig to test the sound quality from them. As good as our existing SuperSockets™ were, the new sockets were quite clearly better – and the SuperSockets™ sound very good in the first place!
The UltraSockets™ have a very high build quality and this translates into far better performance: they sounded more open, smoother and bass was tighter and cleaner, with more weight."
N.B. When ordering UltraSockets™, ensure you choose the correct version, depending on whether you are replacing an existing single or double outlet. If replacing the socket yourself, ensure that the mains is switched off at the consumer unit and if in doubt consult a qualified electrician.
Specifications
- Robust terminals with high pressure contacts for a low resistance connection
- Superior sounding single 13A 250V rated wall socket, manufactured to BS1363 certification
- Deep Cryogenically Treated (DCT)
- Treated with DeoxIT® contact enhancer
- Custom faceplate made in UL 94-V0 (high impact and fire resistant)
- Straight swap from existing double wall socket
- Accepts conductors upto 5mm in diameter
- 25 year warranty on parts and labour.
Money Back Guarantee
Don't forget! We’re confident in the performance of this product that it is covered by our 60 Day Home Trial with Money Back Guarantee. Buy the product and if you're not completely satisfied, you can return it within 2 months for a refund. For full details click here.
Customer Reviews
Overall product rating
4.5 / 5
5 / 5
reviewed by Martyn A
18 Jan 2024
Yes, I recommend this product.
"Ultra Socket Is Brilliant!!!!"
Been listening to the socket since I installed it and have to say it is brilliant. It is extremely well made and easy to fit, replacing a quite good socket which I suspected was adding brightness to my system and despite owning and using for years it never quite settled down -there always seemed something not right about the sound. Not the case with your socket, even before it settled in, it had tremendous focus and musicality which has only improved with continued use. Really like the sound of my system now, it was a worthwhile exercise and effective upgrade. Releasing great musicality and listening enjoyment is off the scale. Saving up for another one for our TV set up.
3 / 5
reviewed by Paul Stacey
12 Jan 2020
Yes, I recommend this product.
"Good But . . ."
These are clearly robust sockets, and the plug sits firmly in them with little movement. But this is just a Berker british standard socket and frame and can be purchased elsewhere for less than £10. Yes, they're a decent plug socket and if a back plate, DCT and a bit of deoxit = £89 then knock yourself out. Otherwise, look up the name mentioned above and save some cash ....
Customer Service Reply Thank you for your review and we’re glad that you’re enjoying the performance of the UltraSocket. The sockets in their ‘raw’ form are not suitable for wall-mounting so we designed and had made a custom back panel that allows the socket to be fitted safely and securely to an existing back-box. Since we are ordering relatively low quantities of the custom-made back panel, the cost of each panel, with the correct cut out for the socket, is high! As with most things in life you can assemble the parts together yourself and make a saving but we provide the UltraSocket for those who don’t want to buy the raw socket, send it away for Cryo treatment and fabricate a back panel to enable its use.
5 / 5
reviewed by Simon Beattie
21 Jan 2019
Yes, I recommend this product.
"Dct Ultrasocket"
This makes so much sense technically, after all systems start with the electric feed from the wall. I noticed a difference musically too with, I'm sure, even more dynamic contrast between the fortissimos and pianissimos. Very good build quality too, hence another serious endorsement product from the Russ Andrews establishment.
5 / 5
reviewed by john morton
23 Feb 2017
Yes, I recommend this product.
"Surprisingly Good"
This made a noticeable improvement to the sound of my hifi - instruments sit in their own space within a silent background. Lovely music.
