{"title":"Power Protection - Outlet","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"audioquest-nrg-hurricane-high-current-15-amp-2-0-meter-power-cable-most-cables-50-off-at-tent-sale","title":"AudioQuest NRG Hurricane High Current 15 AMP 2.0 Meter Power Cable (Open Box)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudioQuest NRG Hurricane High Current 15 AMP Power Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLow-Z \/ Noise-Dissipation 3-Pole AC Power Cable \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eAlternating Current (AC), is a far-from-perfect power source. AC power technology is well over a century old and was never designed to meet the exacting standards of today’s high resolution audio-video components. AC noise is present at the utility source, and is then exacerbated by radio frequency noise that is induced (picked up by the AC power cord) and coupled to the component power supplies and to circuit ground. This creates distortion and low-level signal losses via the “masking effect.” Further, power amplifiers can require immense reserves of transient current for their power supplies to react to and then stabilize during dynamic audio passages. Most AC power cords and power conditioner-regenerators, though helpful to a point, are simply not up to the task.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePower amplifiers present a real challenge for any AC power source, as the transient current requirements (though short in duration) can be many times that of the average (RMS) current consumption. Power amplifiers are also unique from all other components in that the current draw is dynamic, not constant, and it changes with volume and audio signal content. Though many AC power cords may feature low DC resistance to allow for some of this requirement, the characteristic impedance of the AC cable is equally responsible for assuring uncompromised performance. Many premium AC cords constrict or compress the audio transient as their characteristic impedance restricts the transient current.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHIGH PURITY CONDUCTORS - SOLID PERFECT-SURFACE COPPER+ (PSC+):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors prevent strand interaction, a major source of ear fatiguing transient intermodulation distortion. The astonishingly smooth and pure Perfect-Surface Copper+ eliminates harshness and greatly increases clarity compared to OFHC, OCC, 8N and other premium coppers. The superior purity of PSC+ further minimizes distortion caused by grain boundaries, which exist within any metal conductor. The astonishingly smooth and pure Perfect-Surface Copper further eliminates harshness and greatly increases clarity compared to OFHC, OCC, 8N and other premium coppers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUNCOMPRESSED HIGH-CURRENT TRANSFER - HURRICANE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWith current capacity of 20 amps RMS @ 125VAC 50\/60Hz (16 amps RMS @ 220-240VA 50\/60Hz), Hurricane\/High-Current can withstand current transient peaks many times its continuous (average) RMS rating. This makes Hurricane\/High-Current ideally suited for a wide assortment of AC power conditioners, power regenerators, AC isolation transformers, and AC battery back-up devices, as well as any power amplifier, powered subwoofer, powered loudspeaker, powered receiver, or integrated amplifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGROUND NOISE-DISSIPATION TECHNOLOGY:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAC Ground wires provide protection from current-wiring faults, but they also act as antennas. Thus, they are subject to induced radio-frequency (RF) noise. This RF noise bypasses component power supplies and is typically coupled directly into a system’s most sensitive audio\/video circuits. AudioQuest’s patented Ground-Noise Dissipation greatly reduces this distortion, yielding unprecedented levels of noise dissipation across the widest bandwidth (range) of radio frequencies possible. Our unique circuit-topology utilizes a common-mode phase-cancelling array, in concert with proprietary dielectric materials which provide additional differential linear filtering. (US Patent # 9,373,439)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDIRECTIONALITY:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAll drawn metal strands or conductors have a non-symmetrical, and therefore directional, grain structure. AudioQuest controls the resulting RF impedance variation so that noise is drained away from where it will cause distortion. The correct direction is determined by listening to every batch of metal conductors used in every AudioQuest audio cable. When applicable, arrows are clearly marked on the connectors to ensure superior sound quality. For most models of AQ cable, the arrows not only indicate the direction that optimizes metal-directionality as part of Noise-Dissipation, but also indicates non-symmetrical attachment of shield and GND in order to optimize full-system performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDIELECTRIC-BIAS SYSTEM WITH RADIO FREQUENCY TRAP:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAll insulation between two or more conductors is also a dielectric whose properties will affect the integrity of the signal. When the dielectric is unbiased, dielectric-involvement (absorption and non-linear release of energy) causes different amounts of time delay (phase shift) for different frequencies and energy levels, which is a real problem for very time-sensitive multi-octave audio. The inclusion of an RF Trap (developed for AudioQuest’s Niagara Series of power products), ensures that radio frequency noise will not be induced into the signal conductors from the DBS field elements. (DBS, US Pat #s 7,126,055 \u0026amp; 7,872,195 B1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudiolab Stereo \u0026amp; Video Center\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52293622432110,"sku":"AUDNRGHURHC15AMP2","price":1499.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/1537\/4703\/files\/hurricane252520252520high252520current252520power252520cable__43733.1687291036.3000.3000_2nd.jpg?v=1738856644"},{"product_id":"audioquest-nrg-z3-us-power-cord-8-0-meter-open-box","title":"Audioquest NRG-Z3 US Power Cord 8.0 Meter (Open Box)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudioquest NRG-Z3 US Power Cord - Audioquest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThis construction significantly reduces strand interaction distortion. The astonishingly smooth and pure Perfect-Surface conductors minimize distortion caused by grain boundaries and surface discontinuities that exist in any metal conductor. In addition, NRG-Z3's direction-controlled silver-plated shield conductors efficiently drain RF noise to ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSEMI-SOLID CONCENTRIC PERFECT-SURFACE COPPER (PSC) CONDUCTORS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eIn a Semi-Solid Concentric arrangement, the conductor strands are packed more tightly and never change position within the bundle. This construction significantly reduces strand-interaction distortion. The high-purity and smooth-surface PSC conductors minimize distortion caused by the grain boundaries that exist within any metal conductor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSILVER-PLATED DRAIN WIRES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eDirection-controlled Silver-Plated shield conductors efficiently drain RF noise from the line and neutral shields to ground via the third “ground” pin. The net result is powerful, dynamic, and immersive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZERO CHARACTERISTIC IMPEDANCE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eWhile many AC power cables feature low DC resistance in order to accommodate the demand for high current, a cable’s characteristic impedance is also crucial for optimal performance. Unlike most AC cables that constrict or compress an audio-provoked transient, AudioQuest AC cables combine low DC resistance and zero (no) characteristic impedance in order to deliver uncompressed transients on demand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudiolab Stereo \u0026amp; Video Center\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53559271948654,"sku":"AUDNRGZ31BCOPEN","price":414.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/1537\/4703\/files\/audnrgz3p__27376.1687291130.3000.3000_2nd.jpg?v=1738833691"},{"product_id":"audioquest-blizzard-noise-dissipation-3-pole-us-ac-power-cable-iec13-2-0-meter","title":"AudioQuest Blizzard 2.0 meter Noise-Dissipation 3-Pole US AC Power Cable IEC13 (Open Box)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudioQuest Blizzard Noise-Dissipation 3-Pole US AC Power Cable IEC13 - AudioQuest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHIGH-PURITY TRUE-CONCENTRIC PSC+ CONDUCTORS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBlizzard uses only our very purest copper: 100% Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+). Both superior metal and conductor geometry greatly reduce ear-fatiguing Transient Intermodulation (TIM) Distortion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGROUND NOISE-DISSIPATION TECHNOLOGY\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAC Ground wires provide protection from current-wiring faults, but they also act as antennas. Thus, they are subject to induced radio-frequency (RF) noise. This RF noise bypasses component power supplies and is typically coupled directly into a system’s most sensitive audio\/video circuits. AudioQuest’s patented Ground-Noise Dissipation greatly reduces this distortion, yielding unprecedented levels of noise dissipation across the widest bandwidth (range) of radio frequencies possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDIELECTRIC-BIAS SYSTEM WITH BLACK-LEVEL RADIO-FREQUENCY TRAP (DBS)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAll insulation is also a dielectric whose electrical properties affect the integrity of the signal. When the insulation is unbiased, dielectric-involvement (absorption and non-linear release of energy back into the signal flow) causes different amounts of time delay (phase shift) for different frequencies and energy levels, which is a significant problem for very time-sensitive multi-octave audio. AudioQuest’s multi-patented DBS creates a strong, stable electrostatic field which saturates and polarizes (organizes) the molecules of the insulation. This minimizes the nonlinear time delays, resulting in clearer sound emerging from a “blacker” background. The inclusion of an RF Trap (a technology developed for AudioQuest’s Niagara Series of power products) in the DBS battery pack further reduces radio-frequency noise. The DBS battery packs will last for many years. A test button and LED allow for the occasional battery check.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudiolab Stereo \u0026amp; Video Center\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53865369370990,"sku":"AUDBLIZZARDUS01BC","price":672.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/1537\/4703\/files\/audblizzardusp__48621.1687290243.3000.3000_2nd.jpg?v=1738833044"},{"product_id":"audioquest-nrg-y2-power-cord-us-low-distortion-2-pole-copy","title":"Audioquest NRG-Y2 6.0 meter Power Cord US Low-Distortion 2-Pole","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudioquest NRG-Y2 Power Cord US Low-Distortion 2-Pole - AudioQuest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overview-body col-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row our-take\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ourTake\" class=\"overviewText clearfix collapse show\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 overviewCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA well-engineered power cable really can make a difference\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe AC power that feeds your gear is the foundation of your system's audio and video performance. Even if you've plugged your components into a power conditioner to clean up the current coming out of your wall, a flimsy stock power cord can act as an antenna for airborne interference that subtly degrades high-resolution audio and video signals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced materials and construction for lower distortion\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAudioQuest's NRG-Y2 uses solid conductors made of high-purity Long-Grain Copper. Solid conductors eliminate interaction between wire strands, which is a major source of distortion in an AC power cable. AQ's Semi-Solid Concentric conductor arrangement packs strands very tightly so that they never change position within the bundle, which significantly reduces distortion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake sure it fits your component\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe NRG-Y2 works with most components that have a detachable, two-pole \"C7\" power cord. 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