The Furutech FX-ALPHA-AG is an engineering masterpiece. It represents the absolute state-of-the-art in passive AC connectors. It solves problems you didn't know you had—mechanical resonance, magnetic leakage, and static charge—and turns your power cable into a true high-end component.
Is the price absurd? Yes. Is the performance undeniable? Absolutely. If you have the budget and the hardware to support it, the FX-ALPHA-AG is the best way to connect your amplifier to the wall. Just remember to warm it up for 200 hours—like all Furutech products, the cryogenic treatment takes time to fully settle.
Furutech provided a sample for this review, but the opinions are my own after 300 hours of burn-in. furutech fx-alpha-ag review
The FX-Alpha-AG is a high-end AC connector (IEC or male plug) from Furutech’s premium Alpha series.
Key build features:
No tools are required, obviously. The FX-Alpha-AG sits on any standard 7mm (0.276") spindle. It is compatible with all belt-drive and direct-drive turntables, provided you have clearance for a 75mm diameter disc.
The good: The recessed bottom grips the record label perfectly, so it never touches the grooves. It is heavy enough to flatten mild edge warps but not so heavy (380g) that it stresses a delicate suspension sub-chassis turntable (though check your manual; Linns and Regas can handle this, but use caution). The Furutech FX-ALPHA-AG is an engineering masterpiece
The bad: Because the top is acrylic, it is a fingerprint magnet. You will find yourself wiping it with a microfiber cloth constantly to maintain that "showroom" look.