Oyaide C-079 / P-079e / C-279 The reference grade of P/C series with 24K gold plated phosphor bronze contacts

The Oyaide C-079 / P-079e / C-279 represents the reference grade in Oyaide’s P/C series, featuring 24K gold plated phosphor bronze contacts. These connectors are designed for audiophiles and professionals who want to infuse warmth, richness, and smoothness into their audio systems. Their superior construction ensures excellent conductivity, durability, and consistent performance, making them an ideal choice for high-end audio setups that benefit from the tonal warmth and musicality these connectors bring.

Key Features

1. 24K Gold Plated Phosphor Bronze Contacts:

• High-Quality Phosphor Bronze: The contact elements in the C-079, P-079e, and C-279 are made from phosphor bronze, known for its strength, resilience, and good conductivity. This ensures a stable, efficient power connection with minimal resistance, which is crucial for high-fidelity audio transmission.
• Pure 24K Gold Plating: The phosphor bronze contacts are plated with a thick layer of 24K gold, which enhances conductivity and provides a luxurious, smooth, and warm sonic signature. This gold plating not only improves signal transmission but also adds a touch of richness and fullness to the audio output, making it ideal for systems that benefit from a warmer tonal character.

2. Precision Engineering and Sturdy Construction:

• Solid One-Piece Body Structure: The C-079 / P-079e / C-279 connectors feature a one-piece construction, ensuring durability and a stable, vibration-free connection. This design helps maintain consistent power delivery, which is essential for preserving the integrity of your audio signal.
• Secure and Reliable Fit: These connectors are designed to provide a snug and secure fit with power cables and IEC inlets, ensuring a reliable connection without the risk of power loss or interruptions. This secure fit is crucial for maintaining consistent audio performance in high-end setups.

3. Vibration Dampening and Resonance Control:

• POM Resin Housing: The outer housing of the C-079, P-079e, and C-279 connectors is made from polyoxymethylene (POM) resin, a material renowned for its vibration-dampening properties. This helps to reduce mechanical vibrations that could interfere with power transmission, ensuring a cleaner and more stable power supply.
• Effective Resonance Control: The internal design incorporates elements that control resonance, further contributing to a stable and consistent power delivery, which is vital for achieving high-quality sound reproduction.

Detailed Overview of Each Model

Oyaide C-079 (IEC Connector)

• Type: IEC C-15 connector
• Contacts: Phosphor bronze with 24K gold plating
• Ideal For: Providing clean, warm, and stable power to audio equipment, enhancing the musicality and richness of your system.

Oyaide P-079e (AC Power Plug)

• Type: AC power plug
• Contacts: Phosphor bronze with 24K gold plating
• Ideal For: Connecting audio devices to power outlets, offering an enriched power connection that enhances sound warmth and smoothness.

Oyaide C-279 (20A IEC Connector)

• Type: IEC C-19 connector (20A rated)
• Contacts: Phosphor bronze with 24K gold plating
• Ideal For: High-power audio equipment requiring a 20A power connection, delivering consistent and warm power transfer ideal for larger, more demanding audio setups.

Benefits of Using Oyaide C-079 / P-079e / C-279 Connectors

• Superior Conductivity: The 24K gold plating ensures excellent conductivity, resulting in a smooth and efficient power transfer that enhances the overall audio performance.
• Warm and Rich Sound Signature: The gold plating imparts a warm and musical character to your audio system, making it ideal for audiophiles who prefer a more engaging and full-bodied sound experience.
• Durability and Reliability: The combination of phosphor bronze contacts and 24K gold plating offers long-lasting performance, with resistance to oxidation and corrosion ensuring consistent quality over time.

Ideal Applications

• High-End Hi-Fi Audio Systems: Perfect for audiophiles looking to add warmth, richness, and smoothness to their audio setup, resulting in a more immersive and musical listening experience.
• Professional Audio Environments: Suitable for studios and mixing consoles where a stable and high-quality power supply is essential for achieving accurate sound reproduction with added warmth.
• High-Resolution Home Theater Systems: Enhances the audio quality of home theater systems by providing a smooth and stable power connection, leading to more detailed and immersive sound reproduction.

Comparison with Other Oyaide P/C Series Connectors

The C-079 / P-079e / C-279 connectors are known for their distinctive warm and musical sonic signature, making them an excellent choice for those seeking a more engaging sound experience:

• Compared to C-046 / P-046e / C-246: The C-046 / P-046e / C-246 series, with their 24K gold + palladium plating, offers a slightly more balanced sound with a bit more detail. In contrast, the C-079 / P-079e / C-279 focuses more on delivering a richer, warmer tone that is well-suited for enhancing the musicality of audio systems.
• Compared to C-037 / P-037e / C-237: The C-037 / P-037e / C-237, with their silver + rhodium plating, provide a more neutral and detailed sound profile. The C-079 / P-079e / C-279, however, is ideal for those who prefer a fuller, warmer, and more engaging sound signature.

The Oyaide C-079 / P-079e / C-279 series stands out as an exceptional choice for audiophiles and professionals seeking to add a touch of warmth, richness, and smoothness to their audio systems. With 24K gold plated phosphor bronze contacts, these connectors provide efficient and high-quality power delivery that enhances the musicality and depth of your audio equipment.

Whether you’re aiming to enrich the tonal quality of your Hi-Fi audio setup, improve the power stability in your professional studio environment, or elevate the sound performance of your home theater system, the Oyaide C-079 / P-079e / C-279 connectors offer a superior solution. They ensure that your equipment receives the clean, stable, and warm power needed to deliver an unparalleled and immersive audio experience, making them a valuable addition to any high-end audio setup.

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 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-079/C-079 is 24k Gold.
Generally, 18k gold plating applied for industrial use is actually “gold alloy” due to enhancing its corrosion resistance property and durability. However, since we regard its sound quality as the most important priority factor, pure gold plating without nickel, cobalt and bismuth is selected for the plating of P-079/C-079.

Grade Purity (content rate）
14K 54.2-62.5%
18K 70.9-79.2%
20K 79.3-87.5%
22K 87.6-95.9%
24K 95.9% or more

Body Features

■ Inner Body
30% glass filled PBT has excellent machine-ability and provides superior electrical isolation. The highly rigid body of the P-037/C-037 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.