Lavardin CM-R 250 Power Cable 2.5 m France

The Lavardin CM-R 250 is the manufacturer's own-brand power cable, 2.5 metres in length – developed to give amplifiers, CD players, and other devices, both from its own brand and others, a cleaner power supply.

Why the CM-R 250?

A power cable is often underestimated as the last link in the chain, yet the entire power supply of an amplifier or player depends on it. Lavardin builds the CM-R 250 on the same principles as its amplifiers: as little loss as possible, as clean a transfer as possible – entirely without the marketing hyperbole you know from some high-end cables.

What you hear

The effect of a good power cable is rarely spectacular, but often real: a touch calmer overall tonality, a bit more control in dynamic passages. According to the manufacturer, the benefit shows up on practically any type of device – from Lavardin amplifiers through CD players to power amps of other brands, and even electrostatic speakers with their own power supply.

Who is the CM-R 250 for? (and who isn't it for)

For anyone who wants to run their Lavardin component – or any other high-quality device – with a well-thought-out power cable instead of the standard cable supplied. Straight talk: if you're fundamentally sceptical about paying extra for power cables, marketing promises alone won't convince you – the most honest approach is a comparison on your own device.

Our verdict

A solid, unassuming power cable from a manufacturer who also bets on substance over show with its amplifiers. Not a must-have to get started, but a sensible addition once the rest of the chain is right.

Technical data

• Length: 2.5 m
• Application: amplifiers, CD/SACD players, power amps, active speakers, and other mains-powered devices

Frequently asked questions

Which devices does the CM-R 250 suit?

Practically any device with an IEC connector – amplifiers, CD players, power amps, including other brands. According to the manufacturer, even electrostatic speakers with their own power supply noticeably and audibly benefit from the cable's cleaner power supply, not just on paper.

How long is the Lavardin CM-R 250?

The cable is 2.5 metres long, as the model name already suggests. That's usually easily enough for most rack setups to reach the nearest outlet or power strip, even with a somewhat greater distance from the wall.

Does a power cable really make an audible difference?

The effect is usually subtle, not dramatic – a bit more calm in the overall tonality, a bit more control in dynamic moments, varying in strength depending on the device and the rest of the chain. The most honest way to judge it is a direct comparison on your own device.

Why buy the Lavardin CM-R 250 from HD Zürisee?

We only recommend the power cable to you if it suits your device and your expectations, instead of pushing it on you across the board. Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or drop by, and we'll test it together on your system.

Goes well with

Our other power cables suit the CM-R 250 well for other devices in your chain, as do speaker cables for the rest of the setup.