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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SALEFrom£66.62 £74.17Ex. VAT ✓ Save £7.54If you're serious about your audio set-up and want to get the most out of your equipment, then the QED XT3 Mains Power Cable is an ideal option for you. Featuring a number of proprietary technologies, the XT3 cable is designed to reduce distortion and improve current flow in order to get the best sound out of your audio equipment.
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The Furutech Nano-OFC power cord uses one of the finest conductors otheir engineers have designed the Alpha Nano OFC. They combined their legendary Alpha-OFC conductors.
At FutureShop we can custom make this cable for you. All you need to do is select the plug that you want from the source and receiver end from the drop down menus.
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Furutech
Furutech The Empire Professional Audio UK Power Cable - 1.5m LengthSKU: The Empire
(5 reviews)£433.33Ex. VATThe new Furutech Empire power cord were designed for demanding professionals Developed in Tokyo with extensive feedback from musicians and recording professionals, the Empire power cords have been specifically tuned and balanced to deliver greater punch and dynamics to your sound—more of what you’re hearing in your head and in your heart. The Empire offers a well-balanced sound with incredible resolution so that you hear every detail and nuance.
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From£54.12Ex. VATAs with the previous versions of NRG-X cables, new NRG-X cables use Direction-Controlled Long-Grain Copper (LGC) in superbly simplified Semi-Solid Concentric Conductors — packing the same 12 amp rating (X3,120V) into 7 strands instead of the previous 37 strands. That’s an incredibly tiny percentage of the previous strand interaction. Sounds so simple, but the resulting improvement is so delightfully clear.
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SALE ★ AwardMerlin Cables
Merlin Tarantula MK6 Mains Cable UK - IEC 1m x3 Combo DealSKU: Merlin Tarantula SP_02
(4 reviews)£162.49 £174.99Ex. VAT ✓ Save £12.50The current Tarantula MK6 uses the latest construction introduced in 2023, replacing the earlier grey MK6.2 version.
The Merlin Tarantula MK6 is a UK-designed power cable that delivers enhanced audio fidelity. It features high-purity copper conductors for superior current flow, ECG technology to reduce electrostatic interference, and natural cotton with Ali/Mylar shielding to block noise. With advanced XLPE insulation, it offers a purer soundstage, maximising your hi-fi system’s performance in a noisy environment.
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Merlin Tarantula MK6 USA Mains Power cableSKU: Merlin Tarantula USA-Mains Power
(4 reviews)From£62.49Ex. VATThe current Tarantula MK6 uses the latest construction introduced in 2023, replacing the earlier grey MK6.2 version.
The Merlin Tarantula MK6 is a UK-designed power cable that delivers enhanced audio fidelity. It features high-purity copper conductors for superior current flow, ECG technology to reduce electrostatic interference, and natural cotton with Ali/Mylar shielding to block noise. With advanced XLPE insulation, it offers a purer soundstage, maximising your hi-fi system’s performance in a noisy environment.
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From£57.50Ex. VATLoRad is a worldwide patented, CE-approved audio grade shielded mains cable, availble "off the reel", using multi-stranded tin-plated OFC Conductors. -
SALEWireworld
Wireworld Aurora 7 Power Cable - Special Offer - Black November DealSKU: Aurora Mains Power
(4 reviews)From£127.46 £158.29Ex. VAT ✓ Save £30.83The Aurora 7 is a high performance power cord which offers exceptional value for money. It features Silver-Clad Oxygen-Free Copper conductors and molded connectors with Silver-Clad Copper alloy contacts. A perfect choice for mid-range Audio systems and high-end Video displays.
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£325.00Ex. VATThe Roxy Power Cord has been designed and tuned to complement a wide range of analogue components. It delivers balanced energy allowing for a powerful, yet stable and defined bass. Greater extension at both low and high frequencies delivers clears and dynamic imagery in an ultra-quiet soundstage. The new slimline IEC connector also allows for easy connection to lightweight components, like phono stages and is perfect for fitting space restricted IEC sockets that can be found on some high-end components.
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SALEFrom£119.12 £132.50Ex. VAT ✓ Save £13.38This single-minded determination to liberate the performance of hi-fi electronics of all kinds has resulted in XT5 - a mains cable that spotlights QED’s mastery of cable technology and sets entirely new standards of performance at the price.
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SALEFrom£119.12 £132.50Ex. VAT ✓ Save £13.38This single-minded determination to liberate the performance of hi-fi electronics of all kinds has resulted in XT5 - a mains cable that spotlights QED’s mastery of cable technology and sets entirely new standards of performance at the price.
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£1,662.50Ex. VATSyncro is not a mains conditioner or filter in the accepted sense. It can be used on its own to power a single hi-fi component, and will bring significant improvements if used in this way.
