Oyaide C-046 / P-046e / C-246 The reference grade of P/C series with 24K gold + palladium plated phosphor bronze contacts

The Oyaide C-046 / P-046e / C-246 is a reference-grade series of AC power connectors in Oyaide’s P/C lineup, featuring 24K gold + palladium plated phosphor bronze contacts. These connectors are crafted to deliver superior power transmission with a touch of warmth and richness, making them ideal for high-fidelity audio systems and professional audio setups. Their high-quality construction ensures efficient power delivery, enhancing the performance and sound quality of your audio equipment.

Key Features

1. 24K Gold + Palladium Plated Phosphor Bronze Contacts:

• High-Quality Phosphor Bronze: The contact elements of the C-046, P-046e, and C-246 are made from phosphor bronze, which offers an excellent balance between strength, conductivity, and durability. This material ensures reliable power transmission with minimal resistance.
• Dual Plating of 24K Gold + Palladium: The phosphor bronze contacts are first plated with a layer of palladium, which enhances conductivity and corrosion resistance. This is followed by a layer of 24K gold, which not only provides additional protection against oxidation but also contributes to a smoother and warmer audio signal, enhancing the overall musicality and richness of your audio experience.

2. Precision Engineering and Solid Construction:

• One-Piece Body Design: The C-046 / P-046e / C-246 connectors are crafted with a solid, one-piece body structure, minimizing potential points of failure and ensuring a stable, vibration-free connection. This results in consistent power delivery and prevents signal degradation.
• Secure and Tight Fit: These connectors are designed for a secure fit with power cords and IEC inlets, ensuring a tight and reliable connection that maintains optimal power flow without any disruptions, crucial for high-fidelity audio systems.

3. Vibration Dampening and Resonance Control:

• POM Resin Housing: The connectors feature an outer housing made from polyoxymethylene (POM) resin, known for its vibration-dampening properties. This reduces mechanical vibrations that can interfere with power transmission, resulting in a cleaner and more stable power supply.
• Resonance Control Design: The internal design of the connectors effectively controls resonance, ensuring that power delivery remains consistent and stable, contributing to improved audio clarity and performance.

Detailed Overview of Each Model

Oyaide C-046 (IEC Connector)

• Type: IEC C-15 connector
• Contacts: Phosphor bronze with 24K gold + palladium plating
• Ideal For: Providing clean and stable power to audio equipment, ensuring consistent performance with a touch of warmth and richness in sound.

Oyaide P-046e (AC Power Plug)

• Type: AC power plug
• Contacts: Phosphor bronze with 24K gold + palladium plating
• Ideal For: Connecting audio devices to power outlets, delivering a high-quality power connection that enhances sound quality with warmth and smoothness.

Oyaide C-246 (20A IEC Connector)

• Type: IEC C-19 connector (20A rated)
• Contacts: Phosphor bronze with 24K gold + palladium plating
• Ideal For: High-power audio equipment that requires a 20A power connection, providing reliable and efficient power transfer with improved sound characteristics.

Benefits of Using Oyaide C-046 / P-046e / C-246 Connectors

• Enhanced Conductivity: The combination of 24K gold and palladium plating over phosphor bronze contacts ensures high conductivity and efficient power delivery, resulting in improved sound quality.
• Warm and Smooth Sound Signature: The gold plating adds a touch of warmth and smoothness to the audio signal, making these connectors ideal for audiophiles who prefer a richer, more musical sound.
• Durability and Long-Term Performance: The palladium layer provides excellent resistance to oxidation and corrosion, ensuring that the connectors maintain their performance over time, even in demanding environments.

Ideal Applications

• High-End Hi-Fi Audio Systems: Perfect for audiophiles who want to add warmth and richness to their audio setup, resulting in a more engaging and musical sound experience.
• Professional Audio Environments: Suitable for studios, mixing consoles, and other professional applications where stable and high-quality power delivery is essential for accurate sound reproduction.
• High-Resolution Home Theater Systems: Enhances the overall performance of home theater systems by providing a clean and stable power connection, resulting in more detailed and immersive audio.

Comparison with Other Oyaide P/C Series Connectors

The C-046 / P-046e / C-246 stands out as the reference-grade choice with a unique sonic signature due to its 24K gold + palladium plating:

• Compared to C-037 / P-037e / C-237: The C-037 / P-037e / C-237 connectors use silver + rhodium plating, which provides a more neutral and detailed sound. In contrast, the C-046 / P-046e / C-246 offers a warmer and smoother sound, making it ideal for those who prefer a more musical and lush audio experience.
• Compared to C-004 / P-004e: The C-004 / P-004e with platinum + palladium plating offers superior conductivity and a more analytical sound. The C-046 / P-046e / C-246, however, provides a more balanced, musical, and warmer sound signature, catering to listeners who enjoy a slightly richer tonal quality.

The Oyaide C-046 / P-046e / C-246 connectors represent a top-tier choice for audiophiles and professionals seeking to enhance their audio system’s power delivery with a touch of warmth and smoothness. Their 24K gold + palladium plated phosphor bronze contacts ensure efficient power transfer while imparting a rich, musical character to your audio system, making them an ideal upgrade for those who want to add a luxurious and engaging sound to their listening experience.

Whether you’re aiming to elevate your Hi-Fi audio setup, improve your professional studio environment, or enhance your high-resolution home theater system, the Oyaide C-046 / P-046e / C-246 connectors offer the perfect combination of superior conductivity, durability, and refined sonic character, delivering a truly immersive and high-quality audio experience.

Basic

Every one of our products are totally “made in Japan” even down to minute component, all because for us to maintain our high standard of quality and reliability, it is essential to have every production system under our direct and strict control. Our products are for special market where minute vibration from loose connection or due to imperfect choice of material could become a vital failure.

We carefully design each and every component for easiness in assembling, simplicity and requirement, cost factor is secondary. Instead we ignore excess decoration and unnecessary complexity. We are proud to present the true value for your enjoyment.

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.

Product Management System with Serial Numbered Hologram Seals

All Oyaide Electric’s P/C series AC plugs and IEC connector are all labeled with a “hologram sticker” with a serial number for management purposes. The product is shipped in its original can case, which protects it from shocks during transportation.

It has been confirmed that counterfeit products that look very similar to the “P/C series AC plug and IEC connector are currently circulating.

All products are shipped in an “original can case,” with a “hologram sticker” with serial number attached to the side of the main body, and the name sticker attached to the side of the main body has been changed to an “aluminum plate sticker” to distinguish it from counterfeit products.

Before your purchasing, please contact your local authorized Oyaide distributor if you are unsure.