{"product_id":"audioquest-nrg-x3-ac-power-cable-the-grid-hifi-copy-1","title":"AudioQuest NRG-Y2 C7 Power Cable | The Grid HiFi","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAudioQuest NRG-Y2 — AC Power Cable\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA serious upgrade for components with a C7 power connection.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eAudioQuest NRG-Y2\u003c\/strong\u003e takes a significant step beyond conventional power cords—and beyond the NRG-X2—by combining \u003cstrong\u003eSemi-Solid Concentric Long-Grain Copper conductors with ZERO-Tech and silver-plated drain wires\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDesigned for DACs, streamers, powered speakers, game consoles, and other components using a two-pole IEC-C7 connection, NRG-Y2 is engineered to reduce RF noise while allowing fast, unrestricted transient current delivery. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eZERO-Tech — Uncompressed Transient Current\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOne of the biggest upgrades in NRG-Y2 is \u003cstrong\u003eAudioQuest ZERO-Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest points out that low DC resistance alone doesn't tell the whole story with an AC power cable. Characteristic impedance can also affect how freely a component can respond to sudden demands for current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eZERO-Tech is designed to eliminate the electrostatic field between the cable's high and low conductors, resulting in \u003cstrong\u003ezero characteristic impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e. AudioQuest's goal is unrestricted transient-current delivery rather than the compression that can occur with conventional AC cables. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn practical terms, NRG-Y2 isn't simply designed to provide cleaner power—it is engineered to avoid getting in the way when the connected component suddenly asks for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eLong-Grain Copper Conductors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNRG-Y2 uses \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-purity Long-Grain Copper (LGC)\u003c\/strong\u003e conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest uses LGC to minimize distortion associated with the grain boundaries present within metal conductors. The result is a higher-quality conductive path than the copper typically found in standard factory-supplied power cords. \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\"\u003eInstead of using a conventional bundle of randomly arranged strands, NRG-Y2 employs \u003cstrong\u003eSemi-Solid Concentric Conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe strands are packed tightly and maintain their position within the conductor bundle. AudioQuest says this substantially reduces strand interaction, which it identifies as a significant source of dynamic distortion in conventional stranded cables. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSilver-Plated Drain Wires\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNRG-Y2 also incorporates \u003cstrong\u003edirection-controlled silver-plated shield conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest applies \u003cstrong\u003e0.5% silver plating\u003c\/strong\u003e over high-quality copper and uses these conductors to drain RF noise from the line and neutral shields toward ground through the wall plug's third grounding pin. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is an important distinction: although the equipment end uses a two-pole C7 connector, the U.S. version of NRG-Y2 uses a \u003cstrong\u003e3-prong wall plug\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing its noise-dissipation architecture to take advantage of the AC ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDirection-Controlled Conductors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAll internal conductors are \u003cstrong\u003eDirection-Controlled\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest controls conductor orientation as part of its broader Noise-Dissipation strategy. The company designs the cable so induced RF noise is dissipated and drained away from the connected electronics, where it could otherwise contribute to distortion. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDesigned for C7 Components\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNRG-Y2 terminates in a \u003cstrong\u003e2-pole IEC-C7 connector\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly called a \"figure-8\" connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat makes it particularly well suited for compatible:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDACs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic streamers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered desktop speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGame consoles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther electronics using an IEC-C7 power inlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest specifically identifies DACs, powered desktop speakers, game consoles, and streamers as applications for the NRG-Y2. \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\"\u003eFor the U.S. market, NRG-Y2 is available in:\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\u003eTwo-pole \u003cstrong\u003eIEC-C7\u003c\/strong\u003e component connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-prong U.S. wall plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZERO-Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-purity \u003cstrong\u003eLong-Grain Copper (LGC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Solid Concentric conductor geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.5% silver-plated drain wires\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirection-Controlled Conductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRF Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for uncompressed transient-current delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable from 1m to 6m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for compatible DACs, streamers, powered speakers, gaming systems, and A\/V electronics \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\"\u003eNRG-Y2 vs. NRG-X2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIf a customer is deciding between the two C7 cables we've now added, this is the important distinction:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNRG-X2\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you AudioQuest's Semi-Solid Concentric LGC conductors and direction-controlled construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNRG-Y2 steps up with ZERO-Tech and silver-plated drain wires\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding a substantially more sophisticated approach to transient-current delivery and RF Noise-Dissipation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat makes the Y2 the logical upgrade when the component warrants more than AudioQuest's entry-level C7 power cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 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