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Nordost Red Dawn 3 Power Cord
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Nordost Red Dawn 3 Power Cord
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Overview
Nordost Red Dawn 3 Power Cord – Leif 3 Series
The Nordost Red Dawn 3 Power Cord represents the highest-performance AC power cable in Nordost’s Leif 3 Series. Drawing on design principles developed for Nordost’s Valhalla 2 and Odin 2 reference ranges, Red Dawn 3 is engineered to provide fast, unrestricted AC power delivery for high-performance HiFi systems.
Its three heavy-gauge 12 AWG conductors use Nordost’s proprietary Micro Mono-Filament technology, where each conductor is wrapped with an FEP filament to create a virtual air gap inside its individual FEP tube. This construction is designed to minimize dielectric interaction and support the speed, dynamics, detail, and natural character expected from a high-end audio system.
Key Features
- Flagship power cord of the Leif 3 Series
- Micro Mono-Filament construction
- Mechanically tuned cable lay
- 3 × 12 AWG conductors
- 168-strand 99.9999% OFC
- Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) insulation
- 8.5 pF/ft capacitance
- 0.121 μH/ft inductance
- 1.64 Ω per 1,000 ft DC resistance
- 81% velocity of propagation
- Heavy-gauge construction for high-current applications
- Suitable for source components, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers, and power distribution systems
Available Connector Options
The Red Dawn 3 Power Cord is available with US (NEMA), EU (Schuko), UK, or AUS wall plugs, with IEC-C15 or IEC-C19 component-side connector options.
The Grid HiFi
Take your system’s power foundation to the top of Nordost’s Leif 3 range with the Red Dawn 3 Power Cord. The Grid HiFi can help you select the correct cable length, wall plug, and IEC-C15 or IEC-C19 termination for your equipment.
Contact The Grid HiFi for pricing, availability, and expert system-matching assistance.
FAQs
Please read our FAQs page to find out more.
Do you price match?
Yes. We match any authorised dealer, including big-box retailers. If you find the same product at a lower price, contact us and we'll match it.
Do you offer free shipping?
Yes — free shipping on every order, with 2-day delivery available on most products. Easy returns and exchanges are included.
Where is your showroom?
We're at 6362 Alder Drive, Houston, Texas. The showroom lets you hear and compare reference-level systems in person before making any decisions. If you're considering a larger purchase or installation, it's well worth the visit.
Can I buy online without visiting the showroom?
Yes. The full product range is available through the online store with free nationwide shipping. For more complex system builds, speaking with one of our advisers first tends to lead to a better result.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Special financing is available through the BrandSource Credit Card for qualifying purchases, allowing you to spread payments over time with no annual fee. Promotional rebate savings are also available periodically. See the financing page for full details.
Do you install systems as well as sell equipment?
Yes — installation is central to what we do. We design and install whole-home audio and video, home theaters, media rooms, outdoor audio, lighting and motorised shades, and full smart home automation.
Do you provide support after installation?
Yes. We provide ongoing service and support to ensure systems continue performing as intended — not just on installation day, but over the long term.