{"product_id":"cardas-audio-iridium-ac-power-cable","title":"Cardas Audio Iridium AC 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;\"\u003eIridium Is the Entry Point to Cardas's Power Cable Range\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 builds Iridium around two 11.5 AWG Crossfield Conductors of Grade 1, 99.9999% pure oxygen-free copper, wrapped in a PFA tape dielectric and finished with a toroidal filter, at the lowest price in the Cardas power line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eGrade 1 Copper, Crossfield Conductors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCardas specifies two 11.5 AWG Crossfield Conductors of Grade 1, 99.9999% pure oxygen-free copper, each carrying Cardas's SPN clear coat and a litz construction. The cable is double shielded with aluminum\/mylar and tinned copper, then wrapped as a twisted pair with a natural cotton filler inside an Alcryn rubber jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Toroidal Filter on Every Run\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBeyond the conductors and shielding, Iridium adds a toroidal filter built into the cable, the same filtration approach Cardas carries through its higher power cable lines. The gauge runs 2x11.5 AWG for an outside diameter of 0.490 inches, or 10.1mm.\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;\"\u003eIridium terminates in Cardas's own 3455R power connector at the component end, which plugs into the standard 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;\"\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 are moving up from a stock power cord for the first time\u003c\/strong\u003e — Iridium is the entry point to the Cardas power line, at its lowest price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want Cardas's Crossfield Conductor geometry without paying for the larger-gauge models\u003c\/strong\u003e — Iridium carries that geometry in an 11.5 AWG conductor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou value a double-shielded, filtered build at an accessible price\u003c\/strong\u003e — the aluminum\/mylar and tinned-copper shield plus the toroidal filter are standard on Iridium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are feeding a DAC, preamp or other lighter-draw component\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 11.5 AWG gauge suits that lighter, steadier current draw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a third conductor and tin-plated copper\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/cardas-audio-parsec-power-cable-1-0-meter\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eCardas Parsec\u003c\/a\u003e steps up to a twisted triad of tin-plated conductors borrowed from Clear Cygnus\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 3455R 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-parsec-power-cable-1-0-meter\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eCardas Parsec\u003c\/a\u003e is the next rung. It moves to a triad of 14 AWG conductors borrowed from the Clear Cygnus line, with tin-plated copper for better long-term oxidation resistance.\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":45981589012653,"sku":"NEW-CRIRPC-0.5","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.0 Meter \/ New","offer_id":45981167190189,"sku":"NEW-CRIRPC-1","price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 Meter \/ New","offer_id":45983396331693,"sku":"NEW-CRIRPC-1.5","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.0 Meter \/ New","offer_id":45980626583725,"sku":"NEW-CRIRPC-2","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5 Meter \/ New","offer_id":45982064607405,"sku":"NEW-CRIRPC-2.5","price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.0 Meter \/ New","offer_id":45982082760877,"sku":"NEW-CRIRPC-3","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.5 Meter \/ New","offer_id":45981862396077,"sku":"NEW-CRIRPC-3.5","price":435.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.0 Meter \/ New","offer_id":45981732241581,"sku":"NEW-CRIRPC-4","price":470.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CRIRPC_01_2024__99759.1721139030.1280.1280_21db013f-17bf-43f7-8ec9-bd7dcd331446.jpg?v=1778133935","url":"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/cardas-audio-iridium-ac-power-cable","provider":"Audio Advisor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}