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Merlin Tarantula FE MK6 Mains 1m Cable UK to IEC - Ex Demo
€99.95 Special Price €79.95
SKU
Tarantula FE UK IEC 1m Ex Demo
Lifetime
EX-Demo
24 hours
The Award-winning Tarantula MK6 offers amazing levels of performance for the money. Constructed using 3 x 2.5 mm twisted high purity oxygen free copper conductors to low resistance and give greater current handing. The conductors are coated with an extremely high-grade Polyolefin which has a much better dielectric constant than the regular PVC used in on most mains cables. An Ali/Mylar screen with drain wire and then a CCS conductive carbon screen is employed to shield the cable which is then finished in flexible PVC outer.
Merlin Tarantula FE MK6 Mains 1m Cable UK to IEC - Ex Demo
The Award-winning Tarantula MK6 offers amazing levels of performance for the money. Constructed using 3 x 2.5 mm twisted high purity oxygen free copper conductors to low resistance and give greater current handing. The conductors are coated with an extremely high-grade Polyolefin which has a much better dielectric constant than the regular PVC used in on most mains cables. An Ali/Mylar screen with drain wire and then a CCS conductive carbon screen is employed to shield the cable which is then finished in flexible PVC outer.
The radiated and transmitted RF and Em Interference channelled into the equipment by regular mains cables tends to manifest itself as distortion of image or picture on AV equipment or loss of focus on audio so it is essential as much is removed as possible and at the same time lower the resistance of the circuit to increase dynamics. What makes Tarantula FE (filter edition) different to a standard model is the inclusion of our highest grade passive filters which drastically reduce interference that screening alone cannot remove and also minimising the leaked interference from your component power supply. Tarantula FE is how we like to see Tarantula! The standard model is engineered to hit a price point and represents outrageous value for money but where a little more refinement is preferred the FE will deliver! It is designed to bring extended dynamics and vibrancy to all components as well as improved clarity to both sound and images.
Very few cables at this price point offer much improvement at all, never mind to the standard of our new Tarantula. It is designed to bring extended dynamics and vibrancy to all components by lowering the noise floor. The new Tarantula represents the very best value for money for someone sceptical about mains cables and who just wants to sample a change for as little outlay as possible.
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"Plug it into your hi-fi electronics and, compared with your standard kettle lead, the Tarantula produces a much cleaner, smoother sound. The lack of noise allows more detail to seep through into the sound-stage, with greater separation between instruments and vocals. But the benefits aren't just hi-fi based: plug the cable into a TV, and images appear crisper, while there's greater punch to the overall picture. It's not a spectacular difference, but we think it's a worthwhile improvement nonetheless." What Hi-Fi Magazine November 2010 |
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"The company’s MK6 version is a spectacular improvement. Plug it into hi-fi electronics and, compared with your standard kettle lead, the Tarantula helps your system produce a much cleaner, smoother sound. The lack of noise allows more detail to seep through into the soundstage, with greater separation between instruments and vocals. But the benefits aren’t just hi-fi based: plug the cable into a TV, and images appear crisper, while there’s greater punch to the overall picture." BEST MAINS CABLE - WHAT HI-FI SOUND & VISION AWARDS 2009 |
Specification
- Length: 1m
- Constructed using 3 x 2.5 mm twisted high purity oxygen-free copper conductors to low resistance and give greater current handing
- Conductors are coated with an extremely high-grade LDPE which has a much better dielectric constant
- Natural cotton fillers & Ali/Mylar screen with drain wire is employed to shield the cable which is then finished in flexible PVC outer
- Additional Conductive Carbon Screen
- Built in filter (FE) Filter Edition to improved clarity to both sound and images
- This cable is terminated with a Re-wireable UK plug
About Merlin Cables 
Merlin Cables is a small privately owned specialist company based in the south of England dedicated to the manufacturing and designing high-quality audio and visual products that all represent optimum value for money to consumers.
Merlin currently manufacture an extremely competitive range of high-quality products including Audio Interconnects, Audio Visual Interconnects, Digital Interconnects, Speaker Cables, Mains Cables, Mains Distribution Blocks and they also supply a selection of small accessories. Many of these have received great reviews in the Hi-Fi press and are already Award Winning products. All of these products are hand-assembled by highly trained engineers right here in the UK.
All of their products are produced in the UK and totally custom-built around our customers need. Any cable can be produced to order and will always represent fantastic value for money.
Specification
- Length: 1m
- Constructed using 3 x 2.5 mm twisted high purity oxygen-free copper conductors to low resistance and give greater current handing
- Conductors are coated with an extremely high-grade LDPE which has a much better dielectric constant
- Natural cotton fillers & Ali/Mylar screen with drain wire is employed to shield the cable which is then finished in flexible PVC outer
- Additional Conductive Carbon Screen
- Built in filter (FE) Filter Edition to improved clarity to both sound and images
- This cable is terminated with a Re-wireable UK plug
UK Delivery
1. We use Royal Mail 1st Class Services as a Standard Postage Option
Orders received before 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. Over 98% of our orders are usually delivered the next working day including Saturdays.
Standard delivery is usually within 2-3 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays . In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days.
All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Futureshop.co.uk. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD or Interlink Express for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order Monday to Friday subject to stock availability. For International orders, we use FedEx Services where customers have selected this option.
Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths or custom-made cables may be subject to longer delivery time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
We offer 'Free UK delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions:
- Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at FutureShop.co.uk
- Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by UK Mail).
- Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address.
- You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs.
- We reserve the right to change or discontinue 'Free delivery on orders over £99 promotion at any time.
- FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OVER £99 OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO TRADE CUSTOMERS.
Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or Interlink Express next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK.
Free Delivery for orders over £99 excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or Interlink Express.
2. Special Delivery UK - Guaranteed Next Working Day
We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM.
For the Next Day Special Delivery service, orders must be received by futureshop.co.uk by 4.30pm weekdays. Orders after the 4.30pm deadline cannot be guaranteed for same day dispatch.
Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. If this is the case, the item will be shipped via The Royal Mail Special Delivery service as soon as the cable is custom made.
For orders weighing over 2KG, we reserve the right to ship items using Next Day Pre-Noon Courier Services where Royal Mail Special Delivery option has been selected.
3. Channel Islands & Northern Ireland
We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. Unless you select a premium service, Items weighing under 2KG are delivered using our standard UK delivery option above. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland.
European Countries
Deliveries to EU member states are subject to 20% VAT. We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 10 working days.
- Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 7 working days.
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours
Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe
Deliveries outside of the EU are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you login or register.
We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days.
- Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail - Items are usually delivered within 10-15 working days.
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets.