{"product_id":"audioquest-niagara-3000-power-conditioner-the-grid-hifi-copy","title":"AudioQuest Niagara 3000 Power Conditioner | The Grid HiFi (Copy)","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAudioQuest Niagara 5000 Power Conditioner \u0026amp; Surge Protection\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 outlets | 90+ amp transient current reservoir | Ultra-Linear Noise Dissipation | Non-sacrificial surge protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe AudioQuest Niagara 5000 is a reference-level AC power conditioner designed for high-performance two-channel audio, home theater, and complex A\/V systems. Sitting between the Niagara 3000 and flagship Niagara 7000, it significantly increases outlet capacity and current delivery while incorporating AudioQuest’s advanced AC Ground-Noise Dissipation and Ultra-Linear Noise-Dissipation technologies. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt the heart of the Niagara 5000 is AudioQuest’s Transient Power Correction circuit, providing an instantaneous current reservoir of \u003cstrong\u003emore than 90 amps peak for up to 25 milliseconds\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rather than restricting current to large power amplifiers, the system is specifically engineered to provide a low-impedance source during demanding musical transients. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 AC outlets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expanded capacity for larger audio and home theater systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e90+ amp peak current reservoir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transient Power Correction supplies more than 90 amps peak for up to 25 mS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatented Ground-Noise Dissipation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to reduce ground-borne noise and associated distortion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Linear Noise-Dissipation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Differential- and common-mode filtering across a wide bandwidth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAQ-formed RF filtering capacitors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for improved linearity and reduced AC line and radio-frequency noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirection-controlled solid wiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultra-low-resistance internal wiring optimized for RF noise dissipation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-sacrificial surge protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protects connected equipment without relying on sacrificial components that degrade after significant surge events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver-voltage shutdown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatically disconnects connected equipment during dangerous sustained voltage conditions and resets when safe operating conditions return.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero Ground-Contamination Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prevents surge energy and noise from being dumped onto the AC ground. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eMore Current for Demanding Amplifiers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Niagara 5000 is particularly well suited to systems built around large power amplifiers, monoblocks, powered subwoofers, and other current-demanding components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest emphasizes that Transient Power Correction does more than minimize current compression. The circuit provides an ultra-low-impedance buffered source capable of supplying \u003cstrong\u003eover 90 amps peak\u003c\/strong\u003e during short-duration AC current transients. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat represents a significant step up from the \u003cstrong\u003e55+ amp peak reservoir of the Niagara 3000\u003c\/strong\u003e and makes the 5000 a logical choice for larger reference-level systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eUltra-Linear Noise Dissipation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSensitive source components have different power requirements than large amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Niagara 5000 uses AudioQuest's Ultra-Linear Noise-Dissipation technology to address both differential- and common-mode AC noise while maintaining a linear response across varying line and load impedances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest also uses specially formed AC RF filtering capacitors and direction-controlled internal wiring to further dissipate radio-frequency noise that can enter a system through the AC line. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eComprehensive Equipment Protection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Niagara 5000 combines performance-oriented AC treatment with non-sacrificial surge suppression and automatic over-voltage shutdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eInstead of intentionally directing surge energy to the AC ground, AudioQuest's Zero Ground-Contamination technology is designed to prevent noise and surge energy from contaminating the ground connection shared by sensitive audio and video components. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable dir=\"auto\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudioQuest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNiagara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNiagara 5000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC Power Conditioner \/ Low-Z Power Noise-Dissipation System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorth American SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNIAGARA5000USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e092592050457\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal AC outlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransient Power Correction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeak transient current reservoir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90+ amps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransient duration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 25 mS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC Ground-Noise Dissipation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePatented system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNoise filtering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltra-Linear Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRF filtering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAQ-formed AC RF filtering capacitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal wiring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirection-controlled ultra-low-resistance solid wiring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurge protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-sacrificial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOver-voltage protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic shutdown and reset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGround protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZero Ground-Contamination Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorth American configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent U.S. MSRP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$6,900\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eNiagara 5000 vs. Niagara 7000\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe biggest distinction between the Niagara 5000 and flagship Niagara 7000 is not simply outlet count or current capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Niagara 5000 \u003cstrong\u003edoes not use the Niagara 7000's dielectric-biased symmetrical power isolation transformers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Those transformers provide the 7000 with an additional level of common-mode AC and RF noise dissipation for low-current source components. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere is also an interesting reason someone might deliberately choose the 5000. AudioQuest explains that some custom-install, professional-audio, and video components require more current than the 7000's isolation-transformer source banks provide. The 5000 therefore offers greater flexibility for certain large or complex systems. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest itself describes the Niagara 5000 as delivering \u003cstrong\u003e90% of the source-component performance of the 7000 and 100% of its amplifier performance\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhere the Niagara 5000 Fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable dir=\"auto\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eNiagara 3000\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNiagara 5000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eNiagara 7000\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlagship\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal outlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeak transient current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55+ amps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90+ amps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90+ amps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltra-Linear Noise Dissipation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDielectric-biased isolation transformers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eU.S. MSRP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$4,500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$6,900\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$12,500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor larger systems, the Niagara 5000 occupies an important middle ground: substantially greater capacity and current capability than the Niagara 3000, while retaining a considerably lower price than the transformer-equipped flagship Niagara 7000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop AudioQuest Niagara power conditioning at The Grid HiFi in Houston.\u003c\/strong\u003e Our team can help determine whether the Niagara 3000, 5000, or 7000 is best suited to your amplifiers, source components, and complete audio or home theater system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audioquest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55060224803153,"sku":"NIAGARA5000USA","price":6900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/7178\/0945\/files\/audioquest-niagara-5000-power-conditioner-niagara5000usa-818062.webp?v=1790189374","url":"https:\/\/gridhifi.com\/products\/audioquest-niagara-3000-power-conditioner-the-grid-hifi-copy","provider":"The Grid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}