{"product_id":"audioquest-nrg-x2-netzkabel","title":"AudioQuest NRG-X2 Power Cable (C7)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest NRG-X2 is a two-pin power cable that supplies source components with a C7 figure-eight connector — and is built noticeably more carefully than the bundled cable it's replacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heads-up right away, because this is where most ordering mistakes happen: the NRG-X2 has a C7 coupler on the device side — the flat figure-eight with no ground pin — and a two-pin Europlug on the mains side. That makes it the cable for small, ungrounded components, not for your integrated amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the NRG-X2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause power is the first ingredient in your chain, and it's exactly this ingredient the free cable in the box skimps on. AudioQuest fits direction-controlled Long-Grain Copper (LGC) here: copper with noticeably fewer grain boundaries than off-the-shelf stock, so less distortion arises at the transitions. Add to that the Semi-Solid Concentric geometry — seven substantial strands in a single, even layer around a core wire, instead of 37 strands getting in each other's way. The plug contacts are cold-welded rather than soldered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo reinvention of your system, more of a tidy-up: the background gets quieter, transients start more precisely, and the bass gets contour instead of mere bloom. That shows up most clearly on small digital sources otherwise hanging off the thinnest imaginable figure-eight cable. Anyone expecting an explosion will be disappointed; anyone looking for a clean foundation will nod with satisfaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the NRG-X2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone running a streamer, compact DAC, CD player, or digital radio with a C7 input who wants to take the first sensible step with their power cable. Straight talk: if your device has a three-pin C13 input, the X2 simply won't fit — then the NRG-X3 is your cable. The same goes if your device needs a ground conductor. And for power amps, it's simply too thin at 2.5 A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRG-X2 is the most honest entry point into the subject of power cables: affordable, cleanly made, without esoteric fanfare. It gets more out of small sources than its spot at the very bottom of the NRG line would suggest. An upgrade with a sense of proportion — and the right starting point before you start thinking about mains filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e power cable, AudioQuest NRG series (entry level), two-pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-Grain Copper (LGC), direction-controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Solid Concentric — seven strands in one layer around a core wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.04 mm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e max. 2.5 A at 230 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMains-side plug:\u003c\/strong\u003e two-pin Europlug, no ground conductor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevice-side connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e IEC C7 (figure-eight, two-pin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e cold-welded plug contacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e black PVC with red stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable lengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 m, 2 m, 3 m, 4.5 m, 6 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 power cable in the length selected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat connector does my device need for the NRG-X2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA C7 input: two round contacts in a flat figure-eight shape, with no ground pin. You'll find this connector on streamers, compact DACs, CD players, and radios. If your device instead has a three-pin C13 input, you need the NRG-X3. A glance at the old cable makes it clear in ten seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the NRG-X2 only two-pin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause its counterpart is too. Devices with a C7 socket have no ground connection, so the cable doesn't carry one either. That's why a two-pin Europlug sits on the mains side. If you want a grounded feed despite the C7 socket, reach for the NRG-Y2 instead — same coupler, but a three-pin mains plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much current can flow through the cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 2.5 A at 230 V. That's generous for small source components and too little for amplifiers. Streamers, DACs, and players stay well below that. Anything that draws heavily on impulse belongs on a three-pin cable with a larger gauge, such as the NRG-X3 or NRG-Z3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the cable's direction really matter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudioQuest orients the copper conductors according to their grain structure and marks the direction with an arrow on the jacket. The idea behind it: captured interference should be led away from the device in a controlled way. You don't have to believe that — just install the cable the way the arrow indicates, and it's set up correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the NRG-X2 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we'll save you from the most common wrong purchase: the wrong plug type. Send us your device's brand and model, and we'll clarify whether C7, C5, or C13 fits. Our team in Wädenswil advises you with no pressure to buy — 044 680 22 00 · WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) · shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA C7 connector is usually found on compact sources — browse the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streamer\"\u003eStreamers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/dac\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cd-player\"\u003eCD Players\u003c\/a\u003e. You'll find the next step up in power under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzfilter-stromaufbereitung\"\u003eMains Filters \u0026amp; Power Conditioning\u003c\/a\u003e, all other models in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzkabel\"\u003ePower Cable overview\u003c\/a\u003e and in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"1 m","offer_id":53018127991120,"sku":"AQ-NRGX2-1M","price":74.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m","offer_id":53018128023888,"sku":"AQ-NRGX2-2M","price":89.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m","offer_id":53018128056656,"sku":"AQ-NRGX2-3M","price":114.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.5 m","offer_id":53018128089424,"sku":"AQ-NRGX2-4-5M","price":129.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 m","offer_id":53018128122192,"sku":"AQ-NRGX2-6M","price":149.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-nrg-x2-netzkabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785437271","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/audioquest-nrg-x2-netzkabel","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}