{"product_id":"audioquest-nrg-y3-c13-power-cable-the-grid-hifi-copy","title":"AudioQuest NRG-Z2 C7 Power Cable | The Grid HiFi","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAudioQuest NRG-Z2 — AC Power Cable\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium power technology for components with a C7 connection.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eAudioQuest NRG-Z2\u003c\/strong\u003e takes a substantial step up within AudioQuest’s NRG range, combining \u003cstrong\u003ePerfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Semi-Solid Concentric conductors, \u003cstrong\u003eZERO-Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e, silver-plated drain wires, and Direction-Controlled Conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDesigned for DACs, streamers, powered speakers, game consoles, and other electronics using a slim two-pole IEC-C7 connection, NRG-Z2 brings AudioQuest’s best copper conductor material to this compact power-cable format. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003ePerfect-Surface Copper+ — AudioQuest’s Best Copper\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe defining upgrade in the NRG-Z2 is \u003cstrong\u003ePerfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest describes PSC+ as its highest-grade copper. The extremely smooth, high-purity conductor surface is designed to minimize distortion associated with the grain boundaries and surface discontinuities found in conventional metal conductors. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is an important progression from the \u003cstrong\u003eLong-Grain Copper (LGC)\u003c\/strong\u003e used in NRG-Y2. For a higher-performance source component that still uses a C7 inlet, NRG-Z2 provides a way to move into AudioQuest’s premium copper without changing connector formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eZERO-Tech — Uncompressed Transient Current\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNRG-Z2 incorporates AudioQuest’s \u003cstrong\u003eZERO-Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest explains that an AC cable’s performance isn't determined by DC resistance alone. Characteristic impedance can also affect the delivery of transient current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eZERO-Tech is designed to eliminate characteristic impedance between the cable’s high and low conductors, allowing transient current to pass without the compression AudioQuest associates with conventional AC cables. The architecture also supports linear RF Noise-Dissipation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe objective is simple: deliver power without restricting the instantaneous demands of the connected component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSemi-Solid Concentric Conductors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNRG-Z2 uses \u003cstrong\u003eSemi-Solid Concentric conductor geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than conventional random-strand construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe individual strands are tightly packed and maintain their position within the bundle. AudioQuest says this arrangement significantly reduces strand interaction, which it identifies as a major source of dynamic distortion in stranded cables. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCombined with PSC+, this gives the NRG-Z2 a considerably more sophisticated conductor architecture than a standard detachable power cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSilver-Plated Drain Wires\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRF noise is another major focus of the NRG-Z2 design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest uses \u003cstrong\u003edirection-controlled drain wires with 0.5% silver plating over high-quality copper\u003c\/strong\u003e. These conductors are designed to efficiently drain RF noise collected by the line and neutral shields to ground through the third grounding pin at the wall plug. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis allows the NRG-Z2 to use its grounded wall connection for noise management even though the component end terminates in a two-pole C7 connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDirection-Controlled Conductors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eEvery internal conductor in NRG-Z2 is \u003cstrong\u003eDirection-Controlled\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest controls conductor orientation to manage RF impedance variations and ensure induced noise is dissipated and drained in the intended direction. This forms an integral part of the company’s broader Noise-Dissipation architecture. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSlim IEC-C7 Connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNRG-Z2 uses the familiar \u003cstrong\u003eIEC-C7 “figure-8” connector\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent power upgrade 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 source components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther premium electronics using an IEC-C7 inlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest specifically highlights DACs, powered desktop speakers, game consoles, and streamers as applications for NRG-Z2. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAvailable Lengths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNRG-Z2 is offered in several useful lengths:\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\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe U.S. version terminates in a \u003cstrong\u003eC7 connector to 3-prong 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\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudioQuest’s highest-grade copper conductor material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Solid Concentric conductor geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZERO-Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003eSlim \u003cstrong\u003eIEC-C7\u003c\/strong\u003e component connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-prong U.S. wall plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable from 1m to 6m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for higher-performance C7-equipped 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-Z2 vs. NRG-Y2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is where the progression in AudioQuest’s C7 power cables becomes particularly clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNRG-Y2\u003c\/strong\u003e uses Long-Grain Copper with Semi-Solid Concentric construction, ZERO-Tech, and silver-plated drain wires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNRG-Z2 upgrades the conductor material to Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)\u003c\/strong\u003e, while retaining ZERO-Tech, Semi-Solid Concentric geometry, silver-plated drain wires, and Direction-Controlled Conductors. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSo for a customer with a better DAC, streamer, powered speaker, or other C7-equipped component, \u003cstrong\u003eNRG-Z2 is the premium copper step in AudioQuest’s C7 NRG lineup.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Grid HiFi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNot every high-performance component uses a large IEC-C13 connection. 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