The quality of power delivered to your audio components plays an important role in the overall performance of your hi-fi system. After all, the music you enjoy begins with AC power, which your equipment transforms into the sound you hear. A well-designed power cord provides the foundation for this process, helping your components perform at their best.
Unlike interconnects or speaker cables, a power cord does not carry an audio signal. Instead, it delivers AC electricity to your equipment. Its performance depends on its ability to provide consistent, instantaneous current while minimizing the influence of external electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI).
The Nordost Purple Flare 3 Power Cord incorporates Nordost's proprietary high-speed, low-loss Micro Mono-Filament construction. Featuring two 16 AWG conductors made from high-purity oxygen-free copper (OFC) and insulated with Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP), its carefully engineered design minimizes dielectric effects while supporting efficient power transfer.
Designed specifically for audio components using a Figure 8 IEC-C7 power connection, the Purple Flare 3 offers an excellent introduction to Nordost's power cable technology. By providing a more refined foundation for your system, it is designed to help reveal greater musical clarity, dynamics, and realism.
Specifications ▾
| Insulation | Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) |
| Construction | Mechanically tuned lay, Micro Mono-Filament design |
| Conductors | 2 x 16 AWG |
| Material | 65 strand 99.9999% OFC |
| Capacitance | 10.0 pF/ft |
| Inductance | 0.155 μH/ft |
| DC Resistance | 4.4 Ohms per 1000 ft |
| Velocity of Propagation | 81% |
| Termination | US (NEMA), EU (Schuko), UK or AUS to Figure 8 IEC-C7 connector |