{"product_id":"audioquest-nrg-y2-c7-power-cable-the-grid-hifi-copy","title":"AudioQuest NRG-Y3 C13 Power Cable | The Grid HiFi","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAudioQuest NRG-Y3 — AC Power Cable\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean power, unrestricted dynamics.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eAudioQuest NRG-Y3\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance \u003cstrong\u003eC13 AC power cable\u003c\/strong\u003e that brings several of AudioQuest’s important power technologies together at an accessible level: \u003cstrong\u003eZERO-Tech, Semi-Solid Concentric Long-Grain Copper conductors, silver-plated drain wires, and Direction-Controlled Conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDesigned as a substantial upgrade over standard factory power cords, NRG-Y3 is well suited for DACs, streamers, preamplifiers, powered speakers, televisions, disc players, and other audio\/video components using the common IEC-C13 connection. \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 most important technologies in the NRG-Y3 is \u003cstrong\u003eAudioQuest ZERO-Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest explains that low DC resistance alone isn't enough for an AC power cable. Characteristic impedance can also affect a component's ability to respond to sudden current demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eZERO-Tech is designed to eliminate the electrostatic field between the cable's high and low conductors, creating \u003cstrong\u003ezero characteristic impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e. The goal is to allow transient current to pass without the compression AudioQuest associates with conventional AC power cables. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor audio systems, that means the cable is engineered not only to reduce noise but also to stay out of the way when the connected component demands instantaneous power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eLong-Grain Copper Conductors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNRG-Y3 uses \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-purity Long-Grain Copper (LGC)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest selects LGC to minimize distortion caused by the grain boundaries present in conventional copper conductors. Fewer boundaries in the conductive path mean fewer opportunities for unwanted electrical behavior as power travels through the cable. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's one of the fundamental material upgrades that separates NRG-Y3 from an ordinary molded power cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSemi-Solid Concentric Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe NRG-Y3 doesn't use a conventional bundle of randomly arranged copper strands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003eSemi-Solid Concentric Conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e are packed tightly so the individual strands maintain their position within the bundle. AudioQuest says this geometry significantly reduces \u003cstrong\u003estrand-interaction distortion\u003c\/strong\u003e, a major 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-Y3 incorporates \u003cstrong\u003edirection-controlled silver-plated shield conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered specifically to deal with RF noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest applies \u003cstrong\u003e0.5% silver plating\u003c\/strong\u003e over high-quality copper. These drain wires direct RF noise collected by the line and neutral shields toward ground through the third grounding pin of the AC plug. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis gives NRG-Y3 a much more sophisticated approach to noise management than a conventional three-conductor AC cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDirection-Controlled Conductors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eEvery internal conductor in the NRG-Y3 is \u003cstrong\u003eDirection-Controlled\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest controls conductor orientation to manage RF impedance variation and ensure induced noise is dissipated in the intended direction. This is a fundamental part of AudioQuest's broader \u003cstrong\u003eNoise-Dissipation\u003c\/strong\u003e technology. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe objective is straightforward: keep RF noise away from the sensitive electronics you're trying to power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eStandard IEC-C13 Connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe U.S. version of NRG-Y3 uses a \u003cstrong\u003e3-prong wall plug to IEC-C13 connector\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it compatible with one of the most widely used power inlets in high-performance audio and video. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat makes NRG-Y3 an excellent upgrade for compatible:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDACs and music streamers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCD and disc players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetwork equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelevisions and video components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGame consoles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther electronics using an IEC-C13 inlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest specifically positions NRG-Y3 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\"\u003eNRG-Y3 is available in a broad selection of lengths, making it easy to properly route power in both conventional systems and 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIEC-C13 to 3-prong AC power cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003eDesigned to reduce strand-interaction distortion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in lengths from 1m to 6m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for a wide range of audio, video, and digital components \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-Y3 vs. NRG-X3\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNRG-X3\u003c\/strong\u003e is the more affordable C13 upgrade, giving you Long-Grain Copper, Semi-Solid Concentric conductors, and direction-controlled construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNRG-Y3 adds ZERO-Tech and 0.5% silver-plated drain wires\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it the more sophisticated cable for systems where both unrestricted transient current and RF Noise-Dissipation become increasingly important. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor customers moving beyond an entry-level power-cable upgrade, \u003cstrong\u003eNRG-Y3 is where AudioQuest's more advanced power technology really begins to come into play.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Grid HiFi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe power cable is the final connection between your component and the AC system feeding it. 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