Power Cables
Mains leads in IEC C13, C15, C19 and Figure 8, with most available made to order in the length you need. Usually the first power upgrade people make.
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Choosing a mains cable
Start with the connector. Your equipment takes one of four inlets. C13 is the standard kettle style socket, C15 is the notched high temperature version used by some amplifiers, C19 is the larger high current type on bigger power amplifiers, and Figure 8 is the small two pin fitting on lighter source components. The wrong one will not fit, so check the back of the unit before ordering.
Current capacity comes next. A power amplifier draws far more than a DAC or a streamer, and a cable designed for a source component can restrict a large amplifier on dynamic peaks. Where a manufacturer specifies a minimum, follow it.
On what to expect: changes here are usually described as a lower noise floor and better dynamic control rather than a shift in tonal balance, and they tend to be clearest on amplifiers and on digital sources with switching supplies. It is also the area of hi-fi where the gap between claim and result is widest, which is exactly why the 60-day money-back guarantee matters here. Put one on your amplifier and decide for yourself.
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£18.29Ex. VATEC 90/2 bends opposite the ground pin. Perfect for those tight installations which require strain relief with no sacrifice in performance on your high-performance power cables. -
£18.29Ex. VATIEC 90/1 bends toward the ground pin. Perfect for those tight installations which require strain relief with no sacrifice in performance on your high-performance power cables.
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£416.67Ex. VATThe Q-PSU III power supply brings high-performance energy delivery to your Modular Series components. Featuring a 50 VA toroidal transformer and 20,000 µF filtering, it provides clean, stable power for improved sound quality. With an internal voltage regulator and dual output connector, it supports multiple devices simultaneously, enhancing clarity and reducing noise. Elevate your audio experience with the Q-PSU III.
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From£2,558.33Ex. VATNordost’s proprietary Micro Mono-Filament construction creates a virtual air dielectric complete with an elegantly engineered suspension system. -
From£4,058.33Ex. VATNordost’s new Tyr 2 Power Cord benefits from the extensive research made in creating Valhalla 2 and therefore extends our celebrated Norse cable range into the realm of our Reference line. -
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Nordost Valhalla 2 Reference UK Power Cord with QSA Red-BlackSKU: Valhalla 2 Power QSA Red-Black
From£7,183.33Ex. VATThe cable consists of 7 solid silver plated 16 AWG OFC conductors, each suspended in a Dual Mono-Filament matrix. The separate solid core conductors eliminate strand interaction, hot spots, and carbonization, which can occur in stranded cables. -
£316.67Ex. VATThe Waversa Systems WVShield DC5521 Power Cable offers audiophiles a high-quality DC power cable with VSHIELD technology, specifically designed for use with Waversa Systems power supplies like the WLPS H/P and other Waversa products. Featuring custom high-quality aluminium 5521 terminals and OFC copper construction, this cable ensures the transmission of a pure DC signal without corruption to the connected component.
