{"product_id":"audioquest-nrg-z3-netzkabel","title":"AudioQuest NRG-Z3 Power Cable","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest NRG-Z3 is the flagship of the NRG series: a three-pole C13 power cable that combines cleaner conductors, more cross-section and a patented noise dissipation system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere the NRG line ends and, in spirit, what AudioQuest does in its larger series already begins. If the Y3 made you realize that power really is a topic, the Z3 is the last step before things get noticeably more expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the NRG-Z3?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it improves on three fronts at once. First, the copper: Perfect-Surface Copper has such a smooth surface that considerably less distortion occurs at the boundary layer – exactly where high-frequency content likes to travel. Second, the cross-section, which at 2.08 mm² offers noticeably more headroom. And third, noise dissipation: silver-plated drain conductors and AudioQuest's RF\/ND process carry high-frequency dirt specifically to ground instead of leaving it in the device. On top of that, ZERO-Tech ensures load peaks aren't compressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuiet, and more persistently so than with the smaller models. Instruments stand more firmly in place, room reverberation trails off further, and complex passages stay sorted where there used to be clutter. The much-cited black background isn't a cliché here – it's simply what's left once you consistently route noise outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the NRG-Z3 suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor well-sorted systems where the source, preamp and amplifier are already right and the last veil is bothering you. Honestly: on an entry-level chain it's overkill – you'll get more out of your money elsewhere there. And for power amps with very high current demand, the Wind or Storm series is the more logical choice. The Z3 is the specialist for demanding sources and integrated amplifiers with a C13 input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRG-Z3 marks the point where a power cable stops being an accessory and becomes part of the system. It's honestly built, technically well justified, and delivers exactly what it promises – no more, but certainly no less.\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 (flagship), three-pole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC) with Long-Grain Copper, direction-controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Solid Concentric, seven-strand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross-section:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.08 mm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e silver-plated drain conductors, RF\/ND tech (US patent 8,988,168), patented ground-noise dissipation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology:\u003c\/strong\u003e ZERO-Tech (no characteristic impedance)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 10 A at 220–240 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMains-side connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schuko (CEE 7\/7, three-pole, grounded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppliance-side connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e IEC C13\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e cold-welded connector contacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable lengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 m, 2 m, 3 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 power cable in the chosen length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sets Perfect-Surface Copper apart from ordinary copper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface quality of the conductor. High-frequency signal content tends to travel along the outside of a conductor; irregularities there create distortion. PSC is drawn so this surface stays especially smooth. That's exactly why AudioQuest only uses it from the higher tiers upward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the silver-plated drain conductors for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey collect high-frequency noise and route it out through the protective earth before it reaches the electronics. Silver conducts better than copper at the surface, which matters precisely at these high frequencies. The result: less dirt arrives where it would disturb the music signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs one NRG-Z3 enough, or do I need several?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with one, on the most sensitive component. A single good cable on the right device achieves more than three mediocre ones everywhere. Exactly where that point lies in your system depends on the setup – we're happy to look at it with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Z3 work with a power filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and that's often the most effective spot. As the feed from the wall socket to the filter, it supplies every device connected to it. Just make sure the 10 A rating matches the sum of your loads – with powerful power amps it can otherwise get tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy order the NRG-Z3 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a cable of this class deserves proper context, not just a product description. We'll tell you which component benefits from it and when you're better off waiting. Call us or write: 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\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts place is with high-quality electronics – take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vorverstarker\"\u003epreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streamer\"\u003estreamers\u003c\/a\u003e. Still need a clean foundation? Find it under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzfilter-stromaufbereitung\"\u003epower filters \u0026 conditioning\u003c\/a\u003e; the larger cables are in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"1 m","offer_id":53018184483152,"sku":null,"price":299.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m","offer_id":53018184515920,"sku":null,"price":399.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m","offer_id":53018184548688,"sku":null,"price":499.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-nrg-z3-netzkabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785437271","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/audioquest-nrg-z3-netzkabel","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}