The Lightspeed Performance power cord is specifically designed for high-performance audio devices, power amplifiers, AV-receivers and active speakers in the audiophile category.
Lightspeed Performance power cord
- Clear, precise and natural sound
- Frequency-range extension
- Natural mid-range and tight bass
- Wide and deep soundstage
- Natural sound and spatial details
- Highly extensive dynamics
- Low noise
Lightspeed Pure Energy technology .v2
The Lightspeed Performance power cord has been equipped with the newly developed special Pure Energy .v2 electronics, which filter out the DC components that pollute the AC power more effectively than the previous solution.
This provides an even cleaner sinusoidal AC power, which results in more efficient operation. The special feature of the Lightspeed Pure Energy .v2 electronics is the lighting rings on the connectors, which give the Lightspeed Performance power cords a unique look.
Structure
Lightspeed Performance has full separate symmetrical quad tri-core helix structure conductors, 8 AWG total conductive cross-section, separated multi-purpose shielding, and reduced resistance. The appearance of the LightSpeed Performance model has the newest full-symmetrical 4D Vortex structure, which ensures symmetrical transverse positioning, thereby minimizing the inductive and capacitive effects of the parallel construction of the conductors, which negatively affects the alternating current phase accuracy.
The increased cross-section full symmetrical quad tri-core conductors are covered with special anti-static film, tin-plated, dense woven pure copper shielding, synthetic polymer insulation, and a special high-density polyester damping outer casing. The high-density polyester layer has a dielectric constant lower than the often-used PVC insulation and provides adequate protection against vibrations from the environment.
The dual Nano Black Helix outer layer not only provides a special and unique appearance to the Lightspeed Performance power cords, but the special metallised polymer film with a coating of 500 nanometers thick metal prevents radio frequencies and electromagnetic interference from entering the cable’s inner structure. Similar metallised polymer films are used in NASA spacesuits to reflect radiation and it has been applied as an antistatic layer for insulating materials in aircraft. The fields generated by the current in the pure copper conductors are effectively attenuated by the internal shielding, while the new improved nano Black Helix layer is responsible for external electromagnetic and radiofrequency noise protection, which together reduces the negative interaction between the current flowing in the conductor and the insulation.
Lightspeed Performance features fully discrete, symmetrical, quad tri-core conductors and 8 AWG total conductive cross-section, providing balanced, continuous power delivery to connected devices even during larger power spikes. The advantage of the full symmetrical quad tri-core design is the symmetry, as all wires have the same cross-section and electrical parameters, providing balanced, continuous, and stable performance as opposed to asymmetric conductors. The asymmetric conductors, such as those with double-phase conductors, can cause continuous fluctuations in alternating current due to different cross-sections and electrical parameters. Even the slightest fluctuations in the power supply can affect the stable operation of audio and video devices, as it can cause continuous noises in the sound and picture.
Connectors
The Lightspeed Performance model received high-quality, hand-selected polymer-composite connectors with pure copper contacts inside.
The rhodium-silver coating on the outside of the contacts provides the right connection, which has measurably better electrical parameters than, for example gold coating and is more resistant to environmental impacts.
In addition to the high quality of the connectors, the special look is also emphasized by the built-in lighting. The lighting rings of the connectors give the Lightspeed Performance model a unique look.
Made by hand
Each Lightspeed Performance power cord is assembled entirely by hand, from the design of the vortex structure to the solder-free installation of the plugs. Each Lightspeed Performance power cord is made with high precision and attention to detail, so it takes approximately 3 hours to complete a 5-foot-long Lightspeed Performance power cord, including the final tests.
In addition to the high quality of the connectors, the special look is also emphasized by the built-in lighting. The lighting rings of the connectors give the Lightspeed Performance model a unique look.
Lightspeed Performance power cords are built with solder-free, precision hand assembly.
Lightspeed Performance power cords are placed in a special anti-static fabric bag after the last quality control..
Technical characteristics: Resistance: 0.0009 Ω/ft, Capacitance: 78 pF/ft, Inductance: 0.1 μH/ft
Lightspeed Performance power cords are available with EU, US, or AU plugs and a special EU/UK adapter.
Available lengths: 5 ft/150cm, 7ft/210cm, 9ft/270cm and custom sizes.
Specifications
- Design: 4D quad-vortex symmetrical Pure Energy Technology .v2
- Color: Carbon Black Nano
- Conductors: Pure copper
- Total conductive cross-section: 8 AWG – 9 mm2
- Discrete solid conductors: 252 – full separate 4D Vortex symmetrical quad tri-core helix structure
- Insulation: PET, metallised polymer film, PVC
- Connectors material: Polymer composite, Rhodium-silver plated pure copper contacts
- Connector types: EU / US / UK adapter and IEC15
- Energy use: 0.0001W
- Cable length: 5Ft / 150cm, 7ft / 210cm, 9ft / 270cm and custom sizes
Price (incl. VAT):
Lightspeed Performance power cord: 5ft – 599€, 7ft – 699€, 9ft – 799€
NOTE: To get the best quality of LightSpeed power cords, it needs a “burn-in” period. After about 10-14 days of using LightSpeed cords, the sound quality becomes more life-like.