Want to immerse yourself in great music? It all starts with power. The power cord plays an important role in your audio system, delivering reliable AC power while helping minimize the influence of electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI). With a strong foundation for power delivery, your audio components are better positioned to perform at their best.
The Nordost White Lightning 3 Power Cord brings the benefits of Nordost's Leif 3 cable technology to an accessible, introductory design. Featuring Nordost's proprietary Micro Mono-Filament construction, two 18 AWG high-purity oxygen-free copper (OFC) conductors, and Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) insulation, the White Lightning 3 is engineered for efficient power transfer with minimal dielectric interference. Its carefully designed construction is intended to enhance musical clarity, depth, and dynamics.
Designed specifically for components requiring a Figure-8 IEC-C7 connection, the White Lightning 3 features a sleek, purpose-built connector specially developed by Nordost. This compact termination makes it an excellent match for many modern lifestyle audio products and compact hi-fi components that use a Figure-8 power inlet.
Whether you're refining a simple listening setup or building a more immersive home audio system, the White Lightning 3 Power Cord provides a thoughtfully engineered foundation for your equipment. As the entry point into Nordost's Leif 3 power cable range, it offers an approachable way to explore the benefits of premium power cable design.
Specifications ▾
| Insulation | Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) |
| Construction | Mechanically tuned lay, Micro Mono-Filament design |
| Conductors | 2 x 18 AWG |
| Material | 65 strand 99.9999% OFC |
| Capacitance | 10.0 pF/ft |
| Inductance | 0.146 µH/ft |
| DC Resistance | 6.6 Ohms per 1000 ft |
| Velocity of Propagation | 81% |
| Termination | US (NEMA), EU (Schuko), UK or AUS to Figure 8 IEC-C7 connector |