{"product_id":"audioquest-nrg-x2-ac-power-cable-the-grid-hifi-copy","title":"AudioQuest NRG-X3 AC Power Cable | The Grid HiFi","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAudioQuest NRG-X3 — AC Power Cable\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetter power delivery starts with a better connection.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eAudioQuest NRG-X3\u003c\/strong\u003e is an affordable upgrade over conventional stock power cords, designed to reduce distortion and RF noise before they reach your audio or video components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNRG-X3 combines \u003cstrong\u003eSemi-Solid Concentric Long-Grain Copper (LGC) conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e with AudioQuest’s \u003cstrong\u003eDirection-Controlled Conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a cleaner, quieter power connection for everything from DACs and streamers to powered speakers and other A\/V electronics. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eLong-Grain Copper Conductors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest uses \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-purity Long-Grain Copper (LGC)\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout the NRG-X3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAll metal conductors contain grain boundaries. AudioQuest uses LGC to minimize the distortion associated with those boundaries, providing a cleaner electrical path and helping connected equipment perform with greater clarity and less unwanted noise. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSemi-Solid Concentric Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRather than using a conventional bundle of randomly positioned strands, the NRG-X3 features \u003cstrong\u003eSemi-Solid Concentric Conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe individual strands are packed tightly and maintain their position within the conductor bundle. AudioQuest says this construction significantly reduces strand interaction—a source of dynamic distortion found in conventional stranded cables. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's an important distinction at this price point and brings some of AudioQuest's fundamental cable-design philosophy into the entry-level NRG series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDirection-Controlled Conductors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eEvery internal conductor in the NRG-X3 is \u003cstrong\u003eDirection-Controlled\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest controls conductor orientation to manage variations in RF impedance and help induced radio-frequency noise drain away from sensitive electronics. This forms part of AudioQuest's broader \u003cstrong\u003eNoise-Dissipation\u003c\/strong\u003e approach used throughout its cable lineup. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eC13 and C5 Connections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUnlike the two-pole C7 connection used by the NRG-X2, the \u003cstrong\u003eNRG-X3 is available with grounded C13 and C5 component connections\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIEC-C13\u003c\/strong\u003e version is compatible with the standard three-pin power inlet found on a huge range of audio and video equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIEC-C5\u003c\/strong\u003e, often called a \"cloverleaf\" connection, accommodates compatible components using the smaller three-pole inlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor the U.S. market, both terminate in a \u003cstrong\u003e3-prong grounded wall plug\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAn Easy Upgrade for A\/V Components\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe NRG-X3 is an excellent starting point when replacing the generic detachable power cords supplied with components such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDACs and music streamers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisc players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetwork and digital components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGame consoles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelevisions and video equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther C13- or C5-equipped electronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest specifically positions the NRG-X3 as an upgrade for DACs, powered desktop speakers, game consoles, streamers, and other compatible electronics. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eMultiple Lengths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe NRG-X3 is available in a useful range of lengths for everything from compact systems to larger equipment installations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1m \/ 3 ft 3 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2m \/ 6 ft 6 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3m \/ 9 ft 10 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.5m \/ 14 ft 9 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6m \/ 19 ft 8 in\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-purity \u003cstrong\u003eLong-Grain Copper (LGC) conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Solid Concentric conductor construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirection-Controlled Conductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to minimize strand-interaction distortion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise-Dissipation technology designed to reduce induced RF noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable with \u003cstrong\u003eIEC-C13 or IEC-C5\u003c\/strong\u003e component connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrounded 3-prong US wall plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable from 1m to 6m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for audio, video, digital, and entertainment components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA logical first upgrade from a standard factory-supplied power cord \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Grid HiFi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePower cables are part of the complete signal chain. 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