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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Supra
Supra LoRad MKII 2.5 CS-BS 13 Amp Mains Cable Custom LengthSKU: LoRad MKII 2.5 CS-BS Custom
(1 reviews)£63.33Ex. VATLoRad MKII is a revised and updated version of the original CE-approved audio grade shielded mains cable, using multi-stranded tin-plated OFC conductors. -
Supra
Supra LoRad MKII 2.5 CS-BS 16 Amp Mains Cable Custom LengthSKU: LoRad MKII 2.5 CS-BS 16 Amp Custom
(1 reviews)£66.67Ex. VATLoRad MKII is a revised and updated version of the original CE-approved audio grade shielded mains cable, using multi-stranded tin-plated OFC conductors. -
Supra
Supra LoRad MKII 2.5 CS-EU 10 Amp Mains Cable Custom LengthSKU: LoRad MKII 2.5 CS-EU 10 Amp Custom
(1 reviews)£66.67Ex. VATLoRad MKII is a revised and updated version of the original CE-approved audio grade shielded mains cable, using multi-stranded tin-plated OFC conductors. -
SALEFrom£83.33 £166.67Ex. VAT ✓ Save £83.33The Merlin Black Widow MK6 USA Mains Power Cable showcases an advanced design, reducing electromagnetic and radio frequency interference for superior performance. Inspired by the Tarantula MK6, it features 2.5 mm2 high-purity copper conductors, coated with a premium PE, surpassing conventional PVC. Additional features include an anti-electrostatic earth conductor, natural cotton fillers for noise reduction, and a protective external jacket that combats electrostatic energy. Best suited for substantial equipment like amplifiers and mains conditioners due to its robust construction.
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SALENordost
Nordost Blue Heaven Power Cord IEC - UK 3 Pin Plug - Special Offer - Black November DealSKU: Blue Heaven Power
(1 reviews)From£333.29 £475.00Ex. VAT ✓ Save £141.71The Blue Heaven power cord seems like a conventional, three-core AC cord, but don't be fooled. -
Van Den Hul
Van Den Hul The Mainsstream BS Hybrid UK - IEC Power CableSKU: Van Den Hul Mainstream
(1 reviews)From£354.17Ex. VATThe MAINSSTREAM BS HYBRID has been specially designed bearing uncompromised mains power distribution to high-end audio, video and professional equipment in mind and is able to deliver a virtually unlimited stream of low noise mains power. -
Furutech
Furutech FI-E30 NCF Rhodium High End Performance NCF Schuko SocketSKU: FI-E30 Rh NCF
(1 reviews)£50.83Ex. VATIncorporated into select Furutech products, Nano Crystal² Formula --- NCF is comprised of a special crystalline material that has two “active” properties. -
SALEAudioQuest
AudioQuest Tornado High-Current Mains Power Cable - Special Offer - Black November DealSKU: Tornado High Current
(1 reviews)From£762.46 £1,082.50Ex. VAT ✓ Save £320.04Special offer available in limited quantities only for select configurations
The AudioQuest Tornado High-Current power cable offers a major step up from the Thunder High-Current by introducing perfect-surface copper+ conductors, hanging-silver red-copper plugs, and AudioQuest's carbon DBS. These improvements greatly improve the conductivity of the cable, ensuring cleaner power is delivered to your system.
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SALEAudioQuest
AudioQuest Hurricane High-Current Mains Power Cable - Special Offer - Black November DealSKU: Hurricane High Current
(1 reviews)From£1,316.62 £1,874.17Ex. VAT ✓ Save £557.54Special offer available in limited quantities only for select configurations
The AudioQuest Hurricane High-Current power cable improves even further upon the Tornado High-Current by encompassing perfect-surface copper+ conductors throughout. This improvement ensures consistently improved conductivity, further reducing interference and loss, providing cleaner more substantial current to your system.
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From£124.96Ex. VATWith the same advanced design as the Mini Stratus, upgraded by adding a thick layer of silver on the OFC strands, Mini Aurora preserves more musical detail and dynamic expression than previous power cords in this price range.
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SALEFrom£145.83 £172.92Ex. VAT ✓ Save £27.08The Eos 1.5em Power Cable uses OFC conductors in a sophisticated fully screened configuration, implementing Atlas' ‘dd’ (dual drain) screening in an entry-level power cable for the first time.
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£290.83Ex. VATThe Best of Two Worlds Power & Precision ECO MKII linear audio upgrade power supply (BOTW P&P ECO) is the successor of Sbooster's BOTW P&P ECO, which was introduced in the summer of 2015. The BOTW P&P ECO upgrade power supply combines power, precision and efficiency in a unique innovative manner and is the best choice for every audiophile.
