{"product_id":"cardas-audio-clear-beyond-xl-power-cable-2-5-meter-20-amp","title":"Cardas Audio Clear Beyond  XL Power Cable - 2.5 Meter - 20 Amp","description":"\u003c!-- SECTION 3D: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is This Cable and What Does It Do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an aftermarket power cable. It replaces the cord that came in the box with your gear. Its job is to send clean, steady AC power from your wall outlet to your audio component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear Beyond is one of the top two power cables Cardas makes. Only Clear Beyond XL sits above it. The Cardas line goes Iridium, Parsec, Clear Cygnus, Clear Reflection, Clear, Clear Beyond, and Clear Beyond XL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Different About This One?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear Beyond is hand-built in Bandon, Oregon. George Cardas started the company in 1987. He used to work as a phone-line engineer. He holds three U.S. patents on cable design. His daughter Angela runs the company today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear Beyond uses three 10-gauge tin-plated copper wires. AWG means American Wire Gauge. A lower number means a thicker wire. 10 AWG is heavier than the 11.5 AWG used in Clear and Clear Reflection. Heavier wire carries more power without strain. This matters for high-current amps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wires are pure 99.9999% Cardas copper. Cardas makes its own copper. They draw the wire slowly in a special hydrogen atmosphere. This keeps the copper very pure. Other top audio brands use this same copper. So do science labs around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear Beyond uses Cardas Matched Propagation. This is a patented method (US Patent 7,674,973). Cardas mixes strand sizes inside each wire. This lowers internal noise. The strand sizes follow the Golden Ratio (1:1.618). Both ideas come from George Cardas's patents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the three wires gets its own shield. Then there's a second shield around all three. That's more shielding than the cables below it in the line. A toroidal filter sits on the ground leg to block more noise from the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear Beyond uses Cardas's own E-5 connectors. They're solid copper plated with silver, then rhodium. The shells are metal with anti-resonant inner shells. A small filter ring sits at the IEC end for extra noise rejection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere Does This Cable Belong in Your System?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear Beyond is built for reference-level systems. Use it on the gear that matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-current power amps, monoblocks, large integrated amps, top-tier DACs, streamers, preamps, and reference source gear. Works on any component with a C13 inlet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeed 20-amp?\u003c\/strong\u003e If your amp uses a 20-amp inlet (the wider, sideways slot), see the \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/prnt-crclbexpc-2-15amp?sku=NEW-CRCLBEXPC-2-15AMP\"\u003eCardas Clear Beyond Power C19\u003c\/a\u003e version on its own page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop of the line:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the most power-hungry amps, step up to \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/search-results\/?q=Clear+Beyond+XL+Power+Cable\"\u003eClear Beyond XL\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the shortest cable that will reach. Measure the real path the cable will take, not a straight line. Add a foot of slack. Shorter is better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-Built and Backed for Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Clear Beyond is built by hand in Bandon, Oregon. It comes with a Cardas lifetime warranty. Cardas can also re-end the cable if your system changes. They can swap connectors (such as C13 to C19) or change the length. Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e for current re-termination pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHiFi+ — Editor's Choice Award, April 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHiFi+ named Clear Beyond an Editor's Choice in their 25th Anniversary issue, calling the cable \u003cem\u003e\"a revelation\"\u003c\/em\u003e for its detail retrieval and quiet noise floor. — \u003cem\u003eHiFi+ 25th Anniversary Issue, April 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositive Feedback — Gregory Petan, June 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePetan praised Clear Beyond's \u003cem\u003e\"open, stratospheric extension\"\u003c\/em\u003e along with rich tonal weight and natural ease across the whole frequency range. — \u003cem\u003ePositive Feedback Issue 19, June 2022\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStereo Times — Dave Allison\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllison placed Clear Beyond as his #2 favorite power cable. He praised its ability to separate instruments and its nimble low-end definition. — \u003cem\u003eStereo Times, June 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideo: Inside the Cardas Factory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDarko.Audio's Jana Dagdagan visited the Cardas factory in Bandon, Oregon to film how Clear Beyond cables are made. The video follows the build process from copper draw to compression-die forged terminations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PW3QHfH9Nho?si=gcOMIahO-7cVYBAJ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding a reference system? Here are some good companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep up:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/search-results\/?lp=brand-cardas\"\u003eCardas Clear Beyond XL Power\u003c\/a\u003e is the flagship. Heavier wires and even more filtering for the most current-hungry amps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep down:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/search-results\/?lp=brand-cardas\"\u003eCardas Clear Power\u003c\/a\u003e is a strong choice for your source gear in the same system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/search-results\/?lp=brand-cardas\"\u003eCardas Clear Beyond Interconnect\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/search-results\/?lp=brand-cardas\"\u003eClear Beyond Speaker Cable\u003c\/a\u003e for a full Clear Beyond loom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeed 20-amp?\u003c\/strong\u003e See the \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/search-results\/?lp=brand-cardas\"\u003eClear Beyond Power C19\u003c\/a\u003e version for amps with a 20-amp IEC inlet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGear that benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Browse \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/search-results\/?categoryid=power-amplifiers\"\u003epower amps\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/search-results\/?categoryid=integrated-amplifiers\"\u003eintegrated amps\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/search-results\/?categoryid=power-conditioners\"\u003epower conditioners\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree 10 AWG Conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e — Heavier than the 11.5 AWG wires in Clear and Clear Reflection. Built for the high-current loads of large power amps and monoblocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTin-Plated Cardas Grade 1 Ultra Pure Copper\u003c\/strong\u003e — 99.9999% oxygen-free copper with tin plating. The plating slows tarnish and helps long-term stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatched Propagation Conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cardas patented method (US Patent 7,674,973) that mixes strand sizes to lower internal noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLitz Construction with Golden Ratio Strands\u003c\/strong\u003e — Many fine insulated strands per wire, sized to the Golden Ratio. A patented Cardas method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual Shielding Per Leg Plus Overall Shielding\u003c\/strong\u003e — Each of the three wires gets its own shield. Then a second shield wraps all three. That's more shielding than any other Cardas cable except Clear Beyond XL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToroidal Filter on Ground Leg\u003c\/strong\u003e — A filter sits on the ground wire to block more noise from the wall before it reaches your gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePTFE Dielectric with PVC Air Tubes and FEP Tape\u003c\/strong\u003e — PTFE is the same plastic family as Teflon. Air tubes lift the wires apart for clean signal transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCardas E-5 Connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pure copper plated with silver, then rhodium. Metal shells with anti-resonant inner shells. Includes Cardas's filter ring at the IEC end. The signature Cardas Nautilus logo is embossed on the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Terminated in Bandon, Oregon\u003c\/strong\u003e — Every cable is built and tested at the Cardas factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuper-Flexible TPR Jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e — Soft deep-blue jacket. Stays manageable behind a rack despite the heavy wires inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cardas backs every cable for life.\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; width: 45%;\"\u003eConductor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCardas Grade 1 Ultra Pure 99.9999% OFC, tin-plated, 3 × 10 AWG, litz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConductor Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMatched Propagation (US Patent 7,674,973), Golden Ratio strand sizing, Crossfield layer geometry\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;\"\u003eDielectric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePTFE insulation, PVC air tubes, FEP tape wrap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eShielding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIndividual shield per conductor plus overall double shield\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;\"\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eToroidal noise filter on ground leg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOuter Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.650\" \/ 16.51mm\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;\"\u003eConnectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNEMA 5-15P to IEC C13; Cardas E-5, rhodium over silver over solid copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTermination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHand-soldered and crimped in Bandon, Oregon\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;\"\u003eJacket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSuper-flexible deep-blue TPR rubber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAvailable Lengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMultiple lengths — see selector above\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;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCardas Audio lifetime warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is Clear Beyond different from Clear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear Beyond uses heavier 10 AWG wires (Clear is 11.5 AWG). It adds individual shielding on each leg and a toroidal filter on the ground. These changes matter most for high-current power amps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is Clear Beyond different from Clear Beyond XL?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear Beyond XL is the flagship. It uses even heavier wires and adds extra ground-leg filtration. The path is extended about three times the cable length for more noise rejection. Clear Beyond is the right choice for most reference systems. XL is for the largest, most current-hungry amps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need the C13 or C19 version?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the inlet on the back of your gear. C13 is the most common shape. C19 has a wider, sideways slot. C19 is mostly used on big power amps and monoblocks. If you're not sure, call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat length do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the shortest cable that will reach. Measure the real path the cable will take. Add a foot of slack. Shorter is better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this fit my outlet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The C13 version uses a 15-amp NEMA 5-15P wall plug and a 15-amp IEC C13 plug at the gear end. It fits any standard U.S. household outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Cardas re-end this cable later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cardas offers re-termination service. They can change the connector (such as C13 to C19), the wall plug, or the length. Pricing varies. Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e for a quote, or contact Cardas direct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCardas backs every cable they make for life. If anything ever goes wrong with the cable itself, they'll fix or replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cardas","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981503488173,"sku":"NEW-CRCLBEXPC-2.5-20AMP","price":4100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CRCLBEXPC_TOP__32428.1689623241.1280.1280_e28c5182-8097-43b2-a2cf-8339f52347d9.jpg?v=1778097437","url":"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/cardas-audio-clear-beyond-xl-power-cable-2-5-meter-20-amp","provider":"Audio Advisor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}