{"product_id":"audioquest-nrg-y2-power-cable-c7-end","title":"AudioQuest NRG-Y2 Power Cable - C7 End","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNRG-Y2 C7 Is Built for Double-Insulated Source Components\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA power cable carries the last few feet of AC from the wall into a component. It can't add power a component doesn't draw, but a poorly shielded one lets noise ride in on that current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAudioQuest's NRG-Y2 C7 pairs solid Long-Grain Copper conductors and silver-plated drain wires with a two-pin C7 connector, the unpolarized inlet found on double-insulated streamers, phono preamps and outboard DACs that have no separate safety-ground pin of their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLong-Grain Copper With Silver-Plated Drain Wires\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAudioQuest builds NRG-Y2 with solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC), which it says minimizes distortion caused by grain boundaries within the metal. The drain wires carry a silver plating, a step AudioQuest reserves for its Y-series and above, on top of the Semi-Solid Concentric conductor geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSemi-Solid Concentric Conductors and ZERO-Tech\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIn AudioQuest's Semi-Solid Concentric geometry the strands are packed tightly and never change position within the bundle, which significantly reduces strand-interaction distortion. Its ZERO-Tech design combines low DC resistance with zero characteristic impedance, so the cable does not constrict or compress an audio-provoked current transient the way many AC cables do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Connectors, Explained\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNRG-Y2 C7 ends in the two-pin IEC C7 connector, an unpolarized inlet used on double-insulated components that have no separate safety-ground pin, and a standard NEMA 5-15 three-prong plug for the US wall outlet at the wall end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Power Cable Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour component's inlet is the two-pin C7 shape, common on streamers and outboard DACs\u003c\/strong\u003e — this cable is built specifically for that connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want silver-plated drain wires above AudioQuest's entry-level conductor\u003c\/strong\u003e — NRG-Y2 adds that plating on top of the same solid LGC core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are feeding a source component rather than an amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — ZERO-Tech's uncompressed current transfer suits the lighter, steadier draw of source gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour rack sits near a Wi-Fi router or other RF-noisy gear\u003c\/strong\u003e — the silver-plated drain wires and Semi-Solid Concentric geometry work together to control that noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour component uses the larger three-pin C13 or C5 inlet instead of C7\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/audioquest-nrg-y3-power-cable-1-0-meter\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudioQuest NRG-Y3\u003c\/a\u003e is built for the C13 connector; check your component's inlet before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePlug the two-pin C7 end into the inlet on your streamer, phono preamp or outboard DAC, and the male end into a wall outlet or power conditioner outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThen power up the system as usual. Other and longer lengths available. Call for prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA power cable is one link in the chain from the wall to your gear. It usually joins these categories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/power-conditioners\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePower Conditioners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — filter the whole circuit; the cable feeds the last few feet after it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the high-current load most power cables are built to feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/stereo-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eStereo Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — another high-current destination for the heavier gauges in this range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDigital-to-Analog Converters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — a low-current source component that still benefits from clean, quiet AC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy does shielding matter on an AC cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAudioQuest builds its power cables to keep radio-frequency and electromagnetic noise from riding in on the AC line and reaching sensitive circuits. A ground wire without that shielding can act like an antenna, pulling in exactly the noise a power cable is supposed to keep out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo power cables wear out?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEvery metal conductor oxidizes over time; it is unavoidable chemistry, not a defect. What varies is the rate. Denser, better-shielded conductors with quality plating oxidize far more slowly, so a well-made cable performs the same way for years instead of drifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWill this affect my system's ground safety?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNo change to your safety ground. Every cable in this line keeps the full three-conductor path, hot, neutral and ground, exactly as building code requires. What differs from a stock cord is conductor quality and shielding, not the wiring topology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs there a step up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/audioquest-nrg-z2-c7-power-cable-1-0-meter\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudioQuest NRG-Z2 C7\u003c\/a\u003e is the next rung, and the top of the C7 line we carry. It moves to Perfect-Surface Copper+ conductors, the purer metal AudioQuest uses above Long-Grain Copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about power cables, AC filtration, or system setup? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"2.0 Meter \/ New","offer_id":45983207620781,"sku":"NEW-AQNRGY2C7-2","price":199.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.0 Meter \/ New","offer_id":45981719068845,"sku":"NEW-AQNRGY2C7-3","price":224.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.5 Meter \/ New","offer_id":45982746804397,"sku":"NEW-AQNRGY2C7-4.5","price":262.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6.0 Meter \/ New","offer_id":45982064443565,"sku":"NEW-AQNRGY2C7-6","price":299.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.0 Meter \/ New","offer_id":45982020075693,"sku":"NEW-AQNRGY2-1","price":174.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AQNRGY2_1_2024__04663.1725035318.1280.1280_6c89bbf5-5bbb-401d-af8d-83488334ec84.jpg?v=1778156534","url":"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/audioquest-nrg-y2-power-cable-c7-end","provider":"Audio Advisor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}