Pangea Audio AC-14 Power Cable
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Pangea Audio AC-14 Power Cable
AC-14 Is Pangea's Entry-Level Power Cable
A 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.
Pangea's AC-14 uses 99.99% purity OFC copper in a 14-AWG, two-way multi-gauge geometry with isolated bass conductors, at the entry point to the whole Pangea power cable line. Pangea's own philosophy for the cable: more isn't always better.
Two-Way Multi-Gauge Geometry
Pangea builds AC-14 from 99.99% purity oxygen-free copper in a two-way multi-gauge geometry with isolated bass conductors, and counter-spiraled conductor construction. The company's stated design goal is a cable engineered from the component to the wall outlet, not oversized for its own sake.
Triple Shielding Against RF and EM Interference
Pangea says triple shielding provides RF- and EM-interference rejection on AC-14, with 24k gold-plated contacts and two-shot molded connector bodies protecting the connection itself from oxidation and corrosion over years of use.
The Connectors, Explained
AC-14 terminates in a 24k gold-plated IEC connector at the component end, which plugs into the 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.
Who Is This Power Cable Best For?
- You are upgrading from a stock power cord for the first time — AC-14 is the entry point to the Pangea power line
- You want triple shielding against RF and EM interference at an accessible price — that shielding is standard on AC-14
- You are feeding a DAC, streamer or other lighter-draw source component — the 14-AWG multi-gauge geometry suits that role
- You want gold-plated contacts that resist oxidation and corrosion — the two-shot molded connector bodies are built specifically to protect against that
- You want a heavier-gauge Pangea cable with Cardas Grade One Copper in the center conductor — Cardas Iridium is the Cardas-built alternative we recommend one rung up; check the connector on your component before ordering
How Does It Connect to Your System?
Plug the gold-plated 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.
Then power up the system as usual. Other and longer lengths available. Call for prices.
Pairs Well With
A power cable is one link in the chain from the wall to your gear. It usually joins these categories.
- Power Conditioners — filter the whole circuit; the cable feeds the last few feet after it
- Integrated Amplifiers — the high-current load most power cables are built to feed
- Stereo Amplifiers — another high-current destination for the heavier gauges in this range
- Digital-to-Analog Converters — a low-current source component that still benefits from clean, quiet AC
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does shielding matter on an AC cable?
Pangea 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.
Do power cables wear out?
Every 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.
Will this affect my system's ground safety?
No 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.
Is there a step up?
Cardas Iridium is the upgrade path we recommend from AC-14. It moves to Cardas's own 99.9999% pure oxygen-free copper Crossfield Conductors and a toroidal filter, a meaningful step up in construction.
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- Designed specifically for wide-band delivery of power to line-level AV components
- Specifically designed to enhance the performance of preamps, CD players, DVD players, DACs, and other line-level components
- 99.99% purity OFC conductors for maximum conductivity
- 14-awg construction for optimized line-level current delivery
- 2-way multi-gauge geometry with isolated bass conductors
- Counter-spiraled conductors for superior noise rejection
- Triple-shielded for superior RF- and EM-interference rejection and for optimized isolation of sensitive source components
- Superior flexibility for easier installation
- Lightweight design doesn't impede the effectiveness of isolation devices
- 24k gold-plated contacts for superior electrical contact
- Special two-shot molded connector bodies protect vital AC connections for maximum current delivery and long life
Note: Each Pangea cable is individually handmade to strict design specifications.
Q: Since the AC-14 is designed for source components, like CD players and preamps, can I still use it for my integrated or stereo power amp?
A: Yes! Thanks to its 14-gauge construction, the AC-14 will deliver many times the current of the stock cable that came with your integrated amp. And with its superior shielding, the AC-14 power cable will deliver far cleaner power, too. So your music will sound cleaner.
Q: Can I use the high-current AC-9 power cable with my preamp, CD player or DAC?
A: Certainly! In some cases, the AC-9 will offer a sonic improvement over the AC-14 when used with source-type components. There are many variables here that affect performance, including the nature of your power and the design of your source component. The best rule of thumb is to try it and see if you like the change. If you experience little of no improvement with the AC-9 and a particular source component, you can always switch back to the AC-14 cable.
- Cable Outer Diameter: 12mm
- Male End: Nema Type 5-15
- Female End: IEC C13
- Removable Ground Pin: No
- Conductor Gauge: 14-gauge
- Copper Type: Oxygen Free Copper
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