{"product_id":"audioquest-niagara-3000-with-low-z-power-noise-dissipation-system-black","title":"AudioQuest Niagara 3000 with Low Z Power Noise Dissipation System - Black","description":"\u003c!-- WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is a Power Conditioner, and Why Might You Need One?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AC power in your home runs on technology that’s about 100 years old. It was built for light bulbs and electric motors. It was never built for the audio and video gear we use today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern homes are full of noise on the AC line. WiFi, cell signals, dimmer switches, LED bulbs, and computer power supplies all add electrical noise — and so do your neighbors’ homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudioQuest has measured what this does. Up to a third of a high-resolution audio signal can be lost or covered up by AC noise before it ever reaches your speakers. Once that detail is gone, no other piece of gear can bring it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA power conditioner sits between the wall and your equipment. It filters out the noise, gives your amp the current it needs on big musical peaks, and protects your gear from voltage spikes and surges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our experience, a good power conditioner will almost always noticeably improve the sound of any high-end audio system. The Niagara 3000 is built for serious two-channel systems. It brings the core of AudioQuest’s flagship technology into a smaller, more affordable package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes the Niagara 3000 Notable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Niagara 3000 was designed by Garth Powell, the same engineer who designed the flagship Niagara 5000 and 7000. It brings three key technologies from those higher-priced models into a smaller, rack-mount unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLow-Z Power Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Low-Z” means low impedance — power flows through freely without being choked. Some conditioners clean up the noise but rob your amp of the dynamic current it needs for big musical peaks. Low-Z filters noise out of the power without limiting current, so your amp still gets everything it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePatented Ground Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour home’s electrical ground is supposed to be a clean reference for every component in your system. In reality, it carries a lot of noise picked up from the wiring in your walls. AudioQuest’s Ground Noise-Dissipation drains that noise away before it reaches your gear, so every component has a quieter, cleaner starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTransient Power Correction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower amplifiers need sudden, big gulps of current on musical peaks — drum hits, orchestral crescendos, deep bass lines. Most power conditioners get in the way, and the music loses its punch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Niagara 3000’s two high-current outlets store a reservoir of more than 55 amps peak. Your amp has instant access to that current the moment the music calls for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNon-Sacrificial Surge Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost surge protectors are “sacrificial” — they work once. After a big surge, the parts inside are used up and the unit stops protecting your gear, even though it still passes power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Niagara 3000 doesn’t work that way. It’s rated to withstand repeated 6,000V \/ 3,000A surges — the most that can pass through a building’s electrical panel — without wearing out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtreme Voltage Shutdown adds a second layer of safety. If incoming voltage rises too high, the Niagara 3000 disconnects your equipment, then resets when power is safe again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHAT WILL YOU HEAR --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Pros Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStereophile — Fred Kaplan | August 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFred Kaplan was skeptical going in, since he was already running AudioQuest Hurricane power cords and had recently added solar panels. He ended up buying his review sample. Kaplan described the noise a Niagara dissipates as something you don’t hear — not until it’s not there, at which point you notice its absence.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Absolute Sound — 2026 Editors’ Choice Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Absolute Sound describes the Niagara 3000 as a real step up from the Niagara 1200 — two more octaves of Level-X differential filtering, one more bank of noise-dissipation circuits, and two high-current Transient Power Correction outlets for amplifiers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost reviews say the same things: quieter backgrounds, more fine detail, punchier music, and a wider soundstage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- HOW DOES IT CONNECT --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back panel has seven total outlets, and it matters which outlet you use for what:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo High-Current outlets\u003c\/strong\u003e — for your power amplifier, integrated amp, powered subwoofer, or powered speakers. These are the outlets backed by the 55-amp Transient Power Correction reservoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive Source outlets\u003c\/strong\u003e — for your lower-draw gear: streamers, DACs, CD players, phono stages, preamps. These get the heaviest filtering for the quietest background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Niagara 3000 is rack-friendly at 17.5” wide and 3.45” tall (2 rack units), and AudioQuest includes the rack-mount ears in the box. It weighs 24.9 lbs and ships with Taiwan-built construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne important note: the Niagara 3000 does not include its main AC power cable. You’ll plug it into the wall with a proper AC cable (see “Pairs Well With” below), and then plug each of your components into the conditioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHO IS THIS BEST FOR --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is This Product Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You’ve spent $10,000 or more on serious two-channel gear, and your system still sounds a little harsh or muddy — especially at night, when household noise gets worse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You want Niagara-series technology — Ground Noise-Dissipation, Transient Power Correction, Level-X linear filtering — without stepping up to the larger Niagara 5000 or 7000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You’re building a high-end custom install or rack-mounted system and need a serious power conditioner that fits in 2U of rack space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You care about surge protection that actually lasts — not a disposable strip you have to replace after the next thunderstorm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- PAIRS WELL WITH --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilding Your System? Here Are Some Great Companions.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Niagara 3000 ships without its main AC power cable. A high-end conditioner fed by a worn-out stock cord can’t sound its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou really do need a proper AudioQuest AC cable between the wall and the Niagara. At this price, we’d point you to AudioQuest’s own Monsoon or Blizzard cables as the natural match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat match — AudioQuest Monsoon Power Cable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Monsoon steps up from the NRG line and is the logical first choice for feeding a Niagara 3000. It uses AudioQuest’s Perfect-Surface Copper+ conductors, ZERO-Tech for uncompressed current transfer, and Ground Noise-Dissipation. Available in 1m ($499.95) and 2m ($699.95). \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/search-results\/?q=monsoon\/\"\u003eShop AudioQuest Monsoon\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltimate match — AudioQuest Blizzard Power Cable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blizzard is a further step up in the AudioQuest power cable line, adding more sophisticated noise handling and a more refined conductor topology. At 1m it’s $845 — a meaningful upgrade for listeners running the Niagara 3000 in a resolving two-channel system. \u003ca href='\"https:\/www.audioadvisor.com\/search-results\/?q=Blizzard\u0026lt;\/a'\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual component cables.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use AudioQuest NRG, Monsoon, or Storm-series cables from the Niagara to each component. \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/search-results\/?lp=brand-audioquest\"\u003eBrowse all AudioQuest power cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompare within the Niagara line.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- FEATURES \u0026 SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeven Outlets, Each Optimized for What’s Plugged In\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo High-Current outlets (backed by a 55-amp peak current reservoir) for your amplifier or powered subwoofer. Five Source outlets with heavier Level-X linear filtering for the quietest background on your DAC, streamer, preamp, or phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOver 55 Amps Peak of Transient Current Reserve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Transient Power Correction circuit stores a reservoir of more than 55 amps peak (up to 25 milliseconds) right at the high-current outlets. Your amplifier has instant access to that current the moment the music demands it — so dynamics, bass impact, and peak crescendos come through uncompressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePatented Ground-Noise Dissipation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudioQuest’s patented circuit drains RF noise away from the ground line before it reaches your gear. Yields lower distortion and greater resolution from grounded audio, video, and digital components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLevel-X Linear Filtering Across Three Banks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWide-bandwidth, linearized noise reduction across all outlets. Unlike many conditioners that filter one frequency range well and leave adjacent ranges exposed, Level-X filters consistently across the full audio and RF spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNon-Sacrificial Surge Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithstands repeated surges of up to 6,000V \/ 3,000A — the maximum that can pass through a building’s AC electrical panel — without wearing out. Most surge protectors use MOVs that degrade every time they absorb a surge. The Niagara 3000 doesn’t.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExtreme Voltage Shutdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf incoming AC voltage rises roughly 17% above optimal (about 140VAC), the main power relay opens to protect connected gear. It resets automatically once line voltage returns to a safe range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRack-Ready — 2RU Rack Ears Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard 17.5” width and 3.45” height fits standard 2-RU rack space. Rack-mount ears included in the box at no extra charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Reference Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92em; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003ePower \u0026amp; Filtering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eRated Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e15 Amps (RMS) @ 120V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTransient Power Correction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOver 55 amps peak (up to 25ms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNoise-Dissipation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLinear Noise-Dissipation + Patented Ground-Noise-Dissipation — 3 Banks (all outlets)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSurge Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNon-Sacrificial, withstands repeated 6,000V \/ 3,000A surges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eExtreme Voltage Shutdown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 17% above optimal (≈140VAC); auto-resets when safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eOutlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTotal Outlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHigh-Current Outlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 (for amplifiers, powered subs\/speakers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSource Outlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5 (Level-X linear-filtered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDBS Symmetrical Isolation Transformer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNo (available on Niagara 7000)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eH × W × D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8.8 × 44.5 × 38.6 cm (3.45” × 17.5” × 15.2”)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e11.3 kg (24.9 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRack Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2-RU ears included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTaiwan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMain Power Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNot included — sold separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStandard Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eExtended Warranty (with registration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5 Years — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioquest.com\/pages\/audioquest-product-registration\"\u003eRegister your product\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this actually improve the sound of my system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our experience, a good power conditioner will almost always noticeably improve the sound of any high-end audio system. AudioQuest states the Niagara 3000 reduces noise, lowers distortion, and keeps current flowing to your amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional reviewers — including Fred Kaplan at Stereophile, who bought his review sample — have noted that the noise a Niagara removes is the kind you only realize was there once it’s gone. Results vary depending on how dirty your AC is and how detailed your system sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill a power conditioner limit the dynamics of my amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fair worry. Many conditioners do choke the current an amplifier can draw on big musical peaks. The Niagara 3000 is designed to avoid that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts two High-Current outlets use Transient Power Correction — a low-impedance circuit with a reservoir of over 55 amps peak. Plug your amp or powered subwoofer into one of these two outlets, and you should not lose dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich outlets do I plug my amp into, and which are for my source gear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlug power amplifiers, integrated amps, powered subwoofers, and powered speakers into one of the two High-Current outlets (backed by Transient Power Correction). Plug streamers, DACs, CD players, preamps, phono stages, and TVs into the five Source outlets (heavier Level-X filtering, quietest background). AudioQuest clearly labels which outlets are which on the rear panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need this if I already have a good surge protector?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurge protection and power conditioning are two different jobs. A basic surge strip blocks voltage spikes but does nothing for AC noise — and most use throwaway MOV parts that wear out with every surge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Niagara 3000 does both: Non-Sacrificial Surge Protection that withstands repeated 6,000V \/ 3,000A surges, plus Ground Noise-Dissipation, Level-X linear filtering, and Transient Power Correction. None of that is in any surge strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat power cable should I use to plug this into the wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Niagara 3000 doesn’t include its main AC power cable, so this is a real decision. AudioQuest’s own Monsoon is the natural starting point ($499.95 at 1m). The Blizzard is the step up ($845 at 1m) for more resolving systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our “Pairs Well With” section above, or call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:8009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e and we’ll help you pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the surge protection guaranteed? What happens after a surge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudioQuest’s Non-Sacrificial Surge Protection is rated to withstand repeated 6,000V \/ 3,000A surges — the most that can pass through a building’s electrical panel — without needing to be replaced. There’s no joule threshold after which protection stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtreme Voltage Shutdown adds a second safety layer. The Niagara 3000 itself comes with a 3-year warranty out of the box (5 years with free registration at AudioQuest).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Niagara 3000 compare to the Niagara 1200 or the Niagara 5000?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Niagara 3000 sits between the two. Compared to the Niagara 1200, the 3000 adds Transient Power Correction (the 55-amp reservoir for amplifiers), one more bank of noise-dissipation circuits, and two more octaves of Level-X linear filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to the Niagara 5000, the 3000 steps down: 15A vs. 20A, 7 outlets vs. 12, 55A vs. 90A peak transient current, and 3 vs. 6 noise-dissipation banks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your amp is highly dynamic or you have a full home theater rack, consider the 5000. If you’re running a focused two-channel system, the 3000 is the sweet spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- VIDEO EMBED --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSee It in Action — Designer Garth Powell on the Niagara 3000\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo straight to the source. AudioQuest’s Senior Director of Engineering, Garth Powell, introduces the Niagara 3000 and walks through the Low-Z Power Noise-Dissipation System, Transient Power Correction, and Ground-Noise Dissipation technologies that make it work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHAT'S IN THE BOX --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudioQuest Niagara 3000 Power Conditioner (Black)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-RU rack-mounting ears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwner’s manual and warranty documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-year standard warranty — extended to 5 years with free product registration at AudioQuest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain AC power cable is sold separately. 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If it’s not right, send it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4de.svg\" alt=\"phone emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eReal Experts, Real Help\u003c\/strong\u003e — Call \u003ca href=\"tel:8009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e and talk to a real person who knows this gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f69a.svg\" alt=\"truck emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e — On all US orders over $49.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4b3.svg\" alt=\"credit card emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Payment Options\u003c\/strong\u003e — Affirm financing available at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- LEARNING CENTER --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to learn more about power conditioning and how it affects your audio system? 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