{"product_id":"cardas-audio-clear-power-cable","title":"Cardas Audio Clear 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;\"\u003eClear Adds Filtering Born From Golden Reference Power\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;\"\u003eCardas describes Clear as born from the ashes of its highly successful Golden Reference Power cable, with additional filtering the company says increases dynamics. It shares Clear Reflection's gauge and jacket but adds that extra stage of filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThree 11.5 AWG Conductors, Additional Filtering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eClear carries the same 3x11.5 AWG conductor gauge as Clear Reflection, for an outside diameter of 0.610 inches, insulated in a PFA jacket. Cardas built in additional filtering beyond Clear Reflection's design, which it says increases dynamics, the legacy of the Golden Reference Power cable Clear descends from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDouble Shielding, Tin-Plated Copper and Magnet Wire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe cable is double shielded with tin-plated copper and magnet wire, the same shielding approach Cardas uses on the Clear Beyond cables above it. Tin plating protects the copper surface against oxidation over years of continuous use.\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;\"\u003eClear terminates in a Cardas power plug at the component end, soldered and crimped with silver\/rhodium-plated solid copper contacts, which locks securely into the IEC inlet on your amplifier, DAC or other component, 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;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHiFi+\u003c\/em\u003e's Alan Sircom praised the Cardas Clear power cable line in issue 66 of the magazine, calling out its sound quality across the series.\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 a Clear Reflection and want Cardas's added filtration stage\u003c\/strong\u003e — Clear builds on the same conductor gauge with the extra filtering Cardas carried over from Golden Reference Power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are feeding an amplifier and want more dynamic headroom\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cardas says the added filtering in Clear specifically increases dynamics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want tin-plated copper and magnet-wire shielding for long-term stability\u003c\/strong\u003e — that is the shielding Clear shares with Cardas's Clear Beyond line above it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou value a double-shielded, hand-terminated build in the upper-middle of the Cardas range\u003c\/strong\u003e — that is exactly the tier Clear occupies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour component draws light, steady current and Clear Reflection already covers it\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/cardas-audio-clear-reflection-power-cable-1-0-meter\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eCardas Clear Reflection\u003c\/a\u003e is the lower-priced cable one rung down\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 Cardas end into the IEC inlet on the back of your amplifier, DAC or other component, 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;\"\u003eCardas 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\/cardas-audio-clear-beyond-power-cable-1-0-meter\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eCardas Clear Beyond\u003c\/a\u003e is the next rung. Cardas takes a bigger-is-better approach there: larger 10 AWG conductors and its largest power filter.\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":"Cardas","offers":[{"title":"0.5 Meter \/ New","offer_id":45981512171693,"sku":"NEW-CRCLPC-0.5","price":690.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.0 Meter \/ New","offer_id":45981525737645,"sku":"NEW-CRCLPC-1","price":820.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 Meter \/ New","offer_id":45980628254893,"sku":"NEW-CRCLPC-1.5","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.0 Meter \/ New","offer_id":45981926916269,"sku":"NEW-CRCLPC-2","price":1080.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5 Meter \/ New","offer_id":45982922637485,"sku":"NEW-CRCLPC-2.5","price":1210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.0 Meter \/ New","offer_id":45980613017773,"sku":"NEW-CRCLPC-3","price":1340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.5 Meter \/ New","offer_id":45981166600365,"sku":"NEW-CRCLPC-3.5","price":1470.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.0 Meter \/ New","offer_id":45982855921837,"sku":"NEW-CRCLPC-4","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CRCLPC-large__72475.1690490221.1280.1280_83715bc7-d86f-482e-b267-f27268feac68.jpg?v=1778110491","url":"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/cardas-audio-clear-power-cable","provider":"Audio Advisor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}