{"product_id":"audioquest-nrg-z2-c7-power-cable","title":"AudioQuest NRG-Z2 C7 Power Cable","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-Z2 C7 Tops AudioQuest's C7 Power Cable Line\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-Z2 C7 is the top of the C7 power cable line we carry. Perfect-Surface Copper+ conductors replace the Long-Grain Copper of NRG-Y2, in the same two-pin connector built for double-insulated source components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePerfect-Surface Copper+ Conductors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAudioQuest describes Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) as astonishingly smooth and pure, minimizing distortion caused by grain boundaries and surface discontinuities that exist within any metal conductor. It is a step up in metal purity from the Long-Grain Copper used in NRG-Y2.\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;\"\u003eThe Semi-Solid Concentric geometry packs strands tightly so they never change position within the bundle, reducing strand-interaction distortion. AudioQuest's ZERO-Tech design combines low DC resistance with zero characteristic impedance, delivering uncompressed current transients rather than constricting them the way many AC cables do. Silver-plated drain wires carry noise away from the signal conductors.\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-Z2 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\u003eYou already own an NRG-Y2 C7 and want the top of that connector's range\u003c\/strong\u003e — NRG-Z2 C7 moves to Perfect-Surface Copper+ conductors in the same C7 termination\u003c\/li\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 is AudioQuest's top C7 build we stock\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 inlet instead of C7\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/audioquest-nrg-z3-power-cable-1-0-meter\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudioQuest NRG-Z3\u003c\/a\u003e is the matching Perfect-Surface Copper+ cable for a C13 inlet\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;\"\u003eNot in the AudioQuest C7 line we carry. NRG-Z2 C7 is the top of that range. If you want to go further, call us and we will talk through the whole chain.\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":"1.0 Meter \/ New","offer_id":47238394970285,"sku":"NEW-AQNRGZ2C7-1","price":289.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.0 Meter \/ New","offer_id":45980612919469,"sku":"NEW-AQNRGZ2C7-2","price":349.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.0 Meter \/ New","offer_id":45981146874029,"sku":"NEW-AQNRGZ2C7-3","price":409.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.5 Meter \/ New","offer_id":45983031951533,"sku":"NEW-AQNRGZ2C7-4.5","price":499.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6.0 Meter \/ New","offer_id":45983146999981,"sku":"NEW-AQNRGZ2C7-6","price":589.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AQNRGZ2C7_1_01-Large__64930.1698355836.1280.1280_fba3959e-8f28-463d-b151-612ef0e15574.gif?v=1778136284","url":"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/audioquest-nrg-z2-c7-power-cable","provider":"Audio Advisor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}