Oyaide C-046, C-246, P-046 AC Connectors

Palladium over 24k Gold plating 

Every one of Oyaide's products are totally "made in Japan" even down to minute components, all because for them to maintain their high standard of quality and reliability, it is essential to have every production system under Oyaide's direct and strict control. Their products are for a special market where minute vibration from loose connections or due to poor materials could become a vital failure.

Oyaide carefully designs each and every component for ease of assembling, simplicity and performance, cost factor is secondary. Excess decoration and unnecessary complexity are avoided. 

These plugs and connectors are not merely high grade; every step is taken to realize the `State of the the Art` for audio application.

Features

Blade Features

Contacts
The basic material is 1.4mm thick deoxidized phosphor bronze for strength and secure contact. When connected, they can take over 7kg load. Surface is thoroughly polished twice.

Plating
The manufacturing process is started from foundation coating. The material which was punched out as a part is polished by hand piece by piece after machined barrel-polishing.

The plating of the P-046/C-046 is a combination of 24k gold and palladium which were selected as a result of repeated listening tests. The inner gold layer is 1.5 microns thick and the outer palladium layer is 0.3 microns thick.

Body Features

Inner Body
30% glass filled PBT has excellent machine-ability and provides superior electrical isolation. The highly rigid body of the P-046/C-046 effectively attenuates high-speed vibrations. All screws, which were originally designed for P/C series, are made of highly rigid stainless steel which is non-magnetic substance. Moreover, the cable cannot be separated from the plug by a force less than 30kg, a significant safety feature.

Stainless Screws
The screws of P/C series are all made of highly rigid stainless so its screw head doesn't collapse even if you give them too much strength. In addition, because it is non-magnetic material, it helps to achieve high S/N ratio without being magnetized at its connection part.

Outer Housing
The outer cover of P/C series is made of PC ( Polycarbonate ) for its rigidity and hardness. It helps to attenuate tiny vibrations in quick response and reduce distortions by its superior mechanical strength.