{"product_id":"audioquest-nrg-z3-c13-power-cable-the-grid-hifi-copy","title":"AudioQuest Monsoon Power Cable | The Grid HiFi","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAudioQuest Monsoon — AC Power Cable\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is where AudioQuest’s power-cable lineup takes a serious step forward.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eAudioQuest Monsoon\u003c\/strong\u003e combines \u003cstrong\u003eTrue-Concentric Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) and Long-Grain Copper (LGC) conductors, ZERO-Tech, RF\/ND-Tech, and Direction-Controlled Conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e in a cable designed for both source components and demanding amplification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUnlike the NRG cables below it, Monsoon is part of AudioQuest’s higher-performance power architecture and is offered in both \u003cstrong\u003e15-amp C13 and 20-amp C19 configurations\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it equally at home feeding a high-quality source component, integrated amplifier, power amplifier, or power conditioner. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTrue-Concentric PSC+ and LGC Conductors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMonsoon moves beyond the Semi-Solid Concentric construction used in the NRG series to AudioQuest’s more advanced \u003cstrong\u003eTrue-Concentric conductor geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTrue-Concentric construction maintains an even more precise relationship between the individual conductor strands. AudioQuest says this further reduces strand interaction, resulting in \u003cstrong\u003elower distortion and improved resolution\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe conductor itself combines two premium copper types: \u003cstrong\u003ePerfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) and Long-Grain Copper (LGC)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest places its highest-purity PSC+ on the outside of the conductor, where it has the greatest influence, with LGC forming the core. According to AudioQuest, this combination of conductor geometry and metal quality is designed to reduce grain-boundary and Transient Intermodulation distortion. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eZERO-Tech — Uncompressed Current Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMonsoon incorporates AudioQuest’s \u003cstrong\u003eZERO-Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to address characteristic impedance as well as conventional DC resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest explains that many AC cables can restrict or compress sudden current demands even when their DC resistance is relatively low. ZERO-Tech is engineered to provide \u003cstrong\u003eno characteristic impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the cable to deliver high-current transients on demand without that restriction. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat makes Monsoon particularly relevant for amplifiers and other components whose current requirements can change dramatically with the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eRF\/ND-Tech — Serious RF Noise Dissipation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePower cables don't just carry AC—they can also introduce radio-frequency noise into a system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest's \u003cstrong\u003eRF\/ND-Tech (Radio-Frequency Noise-Dissipation Technology)\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed specifically to combat this problem. AC ground wires can behave like antennas, collecting RF energy that can bypass a component's power supply and reach sensitive audio and video circuitry. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMonsoon uses a \u003cstrong\u003ecommon-mode phase-cancelling array together with proprietary dielectric materials and differential linear filtering\u003c\/strong\u003e to reduce induced RF noise across a wide bandwidth. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe objective is lower noise without sacrificing the instantaneous current delivery needed for dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDirection-Controlled Conductors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eEvery internal conductor in Monsoon is \u003cstrong\u003eDirection-Controlled\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest controls the orientation of its conductors to manage RF impedance variations within the metal and direct noise away from the connected electronics. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's another example of AudioQuest treating a power cable not simply as a heavier-gauge electrical cord, but as part of the system's overall noise-management architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eFor Source Components \u003cstrong\u003eand\u003c\/strong\u003e Amplifiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is one of the reasons Monsoon is such a versatile cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest specifically positions it as an upgrade for \u003cstrong\u003eboth constant-current and variable-current audio\/video components\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat makes Monsoon appropriate for 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\u003eCD and disc players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated amplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAV receivers and processors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower amplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower conditioners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther high-performance audio\/video electronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRather than requiring separate cable families for source equipment and amplification, Monsoon can be used throughout much of a complete system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eC13 and High-Current C19 Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor the U.S. market, AudioQuest offers Monsoon in two important configurations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC13 → 3-Prong Wall Plug\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor conventional 15-amp IEC-C13 equipped components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC19 → 3-Prong Wall Plug\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor compatible \u003cstrong\u003e20-amp\u003c\/strong\u003e high-current components. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat C19 option becomes especially important with large power amplifiers and premium power conditioners that use a 20-amp IEC connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAvailable Lengths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMonsoon 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrue-Concentric conductor geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-purity \u003cstrong\u003eLong-Grain Copper (LGC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePSC+ outer conductor with LGC core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZERO-Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRF\/ND-Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon-mode phase-cancelling RF-noise reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietary dielectric materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferential linear filtering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirection-Controlled Conductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for unrestricted transient-current delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for constant- and variable-current components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC13 15A and C19 20A configurations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable from 1m to 6m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for high-performance source components and amplification \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan 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