


About The Nordost White Lightning 3 Power Cable
Want to immerse yourself in great music? To get there, it all starts with power. The power cable plays a crucial role in your sound system by delivering sturdy, reliable AC power while minimizing the harmful effects of electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequencies (RF). With this clean, stable current, your audio gear performs at its best. The White Lightning 3 Power Cable’s Micro Mono-Filament construction, 18 AWG OFC conductors, and FEP insulation immediately enhance the clarity, depth, and dynamics of your music.
Nordost’s introductory Figure-8 power cable brings you the “power” of Leif 3, while featuring a sleek connector, specially fabricated by Nordost for this cable. This termination is designed to be the perfect match for popular lifestyle brands that require a Figure-8 termination.
Whether you're fine-tuning a casual setup or creating a more immersive listening experience, this power cable provides the essential foundation for superior sound quality. It’s the first step in transforming the sound of your home system - bringing music to life like never before.
To maximize the potential of your audio system, a sturdy foundation is essential. The power cables employed in hi-fi setups play a pivotal role in this foundation, directly impacting the performance capabilities of audio components. Nordost’s Leif 3 Power Cables are engineered to unlock newfound potential, even in modest systems, offering a gateway to elevated audio experiences.
Derived from years of research and development, Leif 3 Power Cables inherit the design principles of Nordost’s esteemed reference-level products, Valhalla 2 and Odin 2. Utilizing FEP extrusion and Nordost’s proprietary Micro Mono-Filament technology, each heavy-gauge conductor is meticulously wrapped with an FEP filament to create a virtual air gap within its own, individual FEP tube. This ensures the uninterrupted flow of AC power, allowing your system to effortlessly deliver dynamic nuances in music.
Leif 3 Power cables are distinguished for ultra-fast, low-loss design, preserving the low source impedance of the AC supply for optimal performance. Introducing White Lightning 3 power cables into your system promises to enrich the dynamics, colour, and texture of sonic reproduction, heightening the realism of your system and allowing you to immerse yourself in the performance.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: Mains Power Cable with Figure-8 Connector
- 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: 10.0pF/ft
- Inductance: 0.146µH/ft
- DC Resistance: 6.6 Ohms per 1000ft
- Velocity of Propagation: 81%
- Termination: AUS to Figure 8 IEC-C7 connector
- Length: 1.5 Metres
Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.