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AudioQuest NRG-Y3 Mains Power Cable
As low as €134.95
SKU
NRG-Y3
Lifetime
New
24 hours
Request Price MatchThe NRG-Y3 is AudioQuest's new generation entry-level mains power cable, replacing the old NRG-X3. Borrowing some manufacturing techniques from the industry-leading Storm Series, the NRG-Y3 delivers no Characteristic Impedance for uncompressed current transfer on Long-Grain Copper conductors, with silver-plated shield drains mitigating RF noise.
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AudioQuest NRG-Y3 Mains Power Cable
The NRG-Y3 is AudioQuest's new generation entry-level mains power cable, replacing the old NRG-X3. Borrowing some manufacturing techniques from the industry-leading Storm Series, the NRG-Y3 delivers no Characteristic Impedance for uncompressed current transfer on Long-Grain Copper conductors, with silver-plated shield drains mitigating RF noise.
What AudioQuest say
Following on from the success of the Storm Series NRG power cables (Thunder, Tornado, Hurricane & Dragon), AudioQuest have utilised trickle down techniques to create a new series of affordable, entry level NRG power cables. Featuring the excellent Noise-Dissipation technology employed in the Storm Series, this new range of NRG-Y and NRG-Z cables outperform their old NRG-X and NRG-1/1.5/2 counterparts by a landslide. The NRG-Y3 replaces the NRG-X3 however it outperforms previous higher models.
Ideal for video displays, powered speakers, and all other electronics, NRG-Y3 (3-pole) cables use direction-controlled Long-Grain Copper (LGC) conductors in a Semi-Solid Concentric arrangement in which the individual copper strands are packed more tightly and never change position within the bundle. This construction significantly reduces strand interaction distortion. The greater purity and more uniform grain structure of Long-Grain Copper further reduces distortion. In addition, NRG-Y3's direction-controlled silver-plated shield conductors efficiently drain RF noise to ground.
Features
- Zero Characteristic Impedance for Uncompressed Current Transfer
- Semi-Solid Concentric Packed Long-Grain Copper (LGC) Conductors
- Direction-Controlled Conductors & Silver-Plated Shield Drains
Zero Characteristic Impedance for Uncompressed Current Transfer
A non-technical analogy for this might be that if you drop a coin in a tube with shampoo in it, no matter how wide (low resistance) that tube, the shampoo (the Characteristic Impedance) is going to get in the way (compromise current transients). Eliminating Characteristic Impedance (Zero means No in this application) is like having only air in the tube, as close to a vacuum as possible. Whether the amp is running at less than a watt or is fully maxed out, the unrestricted transients are visceral — something the whole body understands, no words required.
Semi-Solid Concentric Packed Long-Grain Copper (LGC) Conductors
NRG-Y2 and NRG-Y3 AC cables use Long-Grain-Copper (LGC) in a 7-strand Semi-Solid Concentric arrangement in which the strands never change position within the bundle. This technique significantly reduces strand-interaction distortion. The higher purity and fewer grains within LGC copper further reduce distortion.
Direction-Controlled Conductors & Silver-Plated Shield Drains
All drawn metal has a non-symmetrical, and therefore directional, grain structure. AudioQuest controls the resulting RF impedance variation so that noise drains away from where it will cause distortion. The Silver-Plated shield drains efficiently remove RF noise from the line and neutral shields via the wall plug’s “ground” pin – which is why even the 2-Pole “2” models have an unexpected ground pin.
Specification
- Low-Distortion 2-Pole Power Cable
- Long-Grain Copper (LGC) with Silver-Plated Drain Wires
- Black/Grey Braided Jacket
- Lifetime Warranty
- Outer Diameter 14mm
About AudioQuest
AudioQuest has been the largest cable supplier to the high-end specialist market for many years. AudioQuest is sold in several hundred outlets in the US and in over sixty countries. Bill Lowe (Founder) is especially pleased that this success has been possible despite his insistence that the foundation of the company, and the foundation of AudioQuest marketing, must be the performance of the product. In the audio world, many professionals have learned that it is not always convenient to listen to the products they sell … they might learn something they don’t want to know! Bill has always understood the challenge of basing the existence of AudioQuest on the performance of the product. However, to Bill, this is the only reasonable way to do business and the only acceptable way to combine his passion for music (and all things high performance), with his need to make a living.
Specification
- Low-Distortion 3-Pole Power Cable
- Long-Grain Copper (LGC) with Silver-Plated Drain Wires
- Black/Grey Braided Jacket
- Lifetime Warranty
UK Delivery
1. We use Royal Mail 1st Class Services as a Standard Postage Option
Orders received before 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. Over 98% of our orders are usually delivered the next working day including Saturdays.
Standard delivery is usually within 2-3 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays . In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days.
All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Futureshop.co.uk. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD or Interlink Express for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order Monday to Friday subject to stock availability. For International orders, we use FedEx Services where customers have selected this option.
Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths or custom-made cables may be subject to longer delivery time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
We offer 'Free UK delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions:
- Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at FutureShop.co.uk
- Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by UK Mail).
- Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address.
- You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs.
- We reserve the right to change or discontinue 'Free delivery on orders over £99 promotion at any time.
- FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OVER £99 OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO TRADE CUSTOMERS.
Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or Interlink Express next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK.
Free Delivery for orders over £99 excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or Interlink Express.
2. Special Delivery UK - Guaranteed Next Working Day
We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM.
For the Next Day Special Delivery service, orders must be received by futureshop.co.uk by 4.30pm weekdays. Orders after the 4.30pm deadline cannot be guaranteed for same day dispatch.
Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. If this is the case, the item will be shipped via The Royal Mail Special Delivery service as soon as the cable is custom made.
For orders weighing over 2KG, we reserve the right to ship items using Next Day Pre-Noon Courier Services where Royal Mail Special Delivery option has been selected.
3. Channel Islands & Northern Ireland
We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. Unless you select a premium service, Items weighing under 2KG are delivered using our standard UK delivery option above. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland.
European Countries
Deliveries to EU member states are subject to 20% VAT. We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 10 working days.
- Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 7 working days.
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours
Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe
Deliveries outside of the EU are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you login or register.
We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days.
- Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail - Items are usually delivered within 10-15 working days.
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets.
Customer Reviews
5 /5.0 of 12 Reviews
GREAT CABLES DELIVERING AUDIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
Howard
17 Feb 2022
Verified Buyer
I have only used OEM power cables, and I thought it was time to try an upgrade.
I have a Roksan K3 amp and K3 CD player with B&W 603 speakers in my system.
I've spent a fair amount on interconnects and speaker cables. But when it comes to power leads, I'd left well alone as I wasn't convinced they would make much difference. I also wondered if my system was at the right level to benefit from the power cables upgrade. I bought 2 Audioquest Y3 cables for the amp and CD player.
I must say the cables have a quality feel and are very substantial - clearly in a different class to the stock cables.
I am very pleased and surprised with the results - in my ears; there is more of everything. The music seems to have more space to "breathe", making the overall sound clearer with an improvement in highs, mids and lows. There is also an improved sound stage. I also hear some of the atmosphere and subtle background detail on well-recorded music more clearly.
So, for me, this has been a worthwhile upgrade, and I can recommend these cables for those with this level of the system who want to try a power cable upgrade at this price level.
I have a Roksan K3 amp and K3 CD player with B&W 603 speakers in my system.
I've spent a fair amount on interconnects and speaker cables. But when it comes to power leads, I'd left well alone as I wasn't convinced they would make much difference. I also wondered if my system was at the right level to benefit from the power cables upgrade. I bought 2 Audioquest Y3 cables for the amp and CD player.
I must say the cables have a quality feel and are very substantial - clearly in a different class to the stock cables.
I am very pleased and surprised with the results - in my ears; there is more of everything. The music seems to have more space to "breathe", making the overall sound clearer with an improvement in highs, mids and lows. There is also an improved sound stage. I also hear some of the atmosphere and subtle background detail on well-recorded music more clearly.
So, for me, this has been a worthwhile upgrade, and I can recommend these cables for those with this level of the system who want to try a power cable upgrade at this price level.
It's not Snake Oil!
Coral Ash
11 Jun 2021
Verified Buyer
I'm no mug- I can see a con from miles away! A natural born sceptic me. But curiosity got the better of this cat....and wowswers!
Let me explain: I have a very good system -about 25K worth of kit: DK Design hybrid amp with upgraded everything inside and rolled tubes; Esoteric X-5 SACD and Hyperion 938 speakers with upgraded everything inside (!) + Chord Epic and Signature cables + Velodyne sub-woofer...so what could I add?
Well I thought, after listening to 25K Ktema speakers followed by Wilson DAW's at 40K, what can I do to my system? OK - for £100 I'll have a punt and what with the 60-day return, there's nothing to lose.
So what's the difference?
Bass richer and tighter - cleaner deeper notes.
Mid - much more up front with greater transparency (Listened to Eric Clapton Unplugged- glorious).
Treble clean and clear.
More slam, more attack on notes (get those cellos on Eleanor Rigby, I can hear the string vibrating on the bow).
A blacker audio palate and wider (lower) soundstage- Peter Gabriel sound fx are wrapping around the room- and if your hi-fi can cope with Peter Gabriel and keep it all clean and clear, it must be good!
So ...why pay silly money on speakers when you can get as near as damn for so much less.
If you've got a good hi-fi and a good ear then it's well worth the £100 squid. However, if your hi-fi is about impressing your friends with its visuals...maybe not so much.
Let me explain: I have a very good system -about 25K worth of kit: DK Design hybrid amp with upgraded everything inside and rolled tubes; Esoteric X-5 SACD and Hyperion 938 speakers with upgraded everything inside (!) + Chord Epic and Signature cables + Velodyne sub-woofer...so what could I add?
Well I thought, after listening to 25K Ktema speakers followed by Wilson DAW's at 40K, what can I do to my system? OK - for £100 I'll have a punt and what with the 60-day return, there's nothing to lose.
So what's the difference?
Bass richer and tighter - cleaner deeper notes.
Mid - much more up front with greater transparency (Listened to Eric Clapton Unplugged- glorious).
Treble clean and clear.
More slam, more attack on notes (get those cellos on Eleanor Rigby, I can hear the string vibrating on the bow).
A blacker audio palate and wider (lower) soundstage- Peter Gabriel sound fx are wrapping around the room- and if your hi-fi can cope with Peter Gabriel and keep it all clean and clear, it must be good!
So ...why pay silly money on speakers when you can get as near as damn for so much less.
If you've got a good hi-fi and a good ear then it's well worth the £100 squid. However, if your hi-fi is about impressing your friends with its visuals...maybe not so much.
Good VFM
Ray
30 Apr 2021
Verified Buyer
Bought a 1.5m length of the NRG-Y3 to replace the standard kettle lead on my Innuos Zenith mk3. It made everything clearer which has let me playback louder without inducing fatigue. Its nice and thick for £120 and I would rate it above the Rega, TCI and Merlin power leads I have owned in the past.
Great upgrade
Karl Leonard
1 Apr 2021
Verified Buyer
Tremendous quality of cable. Cable itself bigger than I expected (larger than my Russ Andrews Yello cables), but still straightforward to position behind component. The only downside I experienced was for some reason it wouldn't fit in my extension block and had to faff around moving my cables.
I own several Audioquest RCA interconnects and a couple of mains cables, this easily continues their excellent tradition. For the money you can't go wrong. Highly recommended.
Great service as always from Futureshop, who remain my go-to company for cable requirements.
I own several Audioquest RCA interconnects and a couple of mains cables, this easily continues their excellent tradition. For the money you can't go wrong. Highly recommended.
Great service as always from Futureshop, who remain my go-to company for cable requirements.
Really good
Hazzer
14 Feb 2021
Verified Buyer
Bang for buck, this is a great cable, exceeded my expectations, clear improvement in dynamics, depth, imaging and tonal accuracy. My amp runs cooler and gives more punch and weight. All this for £99, I am an Audioquest convert, and to screened mains cables.
Thoroughly recommend this as delivering substantial improvement for a modest investment. Left my existing Kimber powerchord way behind, despite having mains filters /conditioners in the ring circuit. One more cable to get, amp, source are covered so mains to the distribution block to get...
Thoroughly recommend this as delivering substantial improvement for a modest investment. Left my existing Kimber powerchord way behind, despite having mains filters /conditioners in the ring circuit. One more cable to get, amp, source are covered so mains to the distribution block to get...
Outstanding mains cables
John
13 Mar 2020
Verified Buyer
After trying out various high quality mains cables, I was advised by FS about these cables. My previous cables connectors never fitted nicely, or the cables were to thick etc. However, after trying these they fit prefect, and although quite thick, are flexible and fit perfect. They also are amazing once fitted. Definitely recommend
An great upgrade
Paul
12 Jan 2020
Verified Buyer
I originally purchased the NRG-X3 custom. The IEC ends were a very loose fit in my Marantz ND8006 Streamer and PM8006 Amp so I decided to upgrade to the NRG-Y3 which are a sealed connector rather than the screw fitted connector supplied with the NRG-X3 custom.
I'm glad I did not least because the IEC plug now fits the amp and streamer more securely but also the sound quality is much better as well, better bass control and better transients. Glad I upgraded, the NRG-Y3 is worth the extra money without a doubt.
I'm glad I did not least because the IEC plug now fits the amp and streamer more securely but also the sound quality is much better as well, better bass control and better transients. Glad I upgraded, the NRG-Y3 is worth the extra money without a doubt.
Quite a winner
matthias
16 Dec 2019
Verified Buyer
Quite amazing cable, especially considering the price. looks great, fit and finish is perfect. sound wise it does what was claimed, it notably reduced hf-noise, forwardness, hardness and digital hash, especially with digital sources.
If your highs sound like insects making music, here is a fix. make sure to add one to your network player, server, NAS etc if that's your source. It introduced a wonderful harmonic evenness throughout which lets you focus on the music and not certain frequency bands. great detail and soundstage. bass was interesting. it sounded deep but muddy at first, as if the drum kit is stuffed with wool. This settled with burn it, which is quite significant with this cable, It took several weeks to gain a punchy impactful bass. clear recommendation. It's so good, should have gone with the Z3's.
If your highs sound like insects making music, here is a fix. make sure to add one to your network player, server, NAS etc if that's your source. It introduced a wonderful harmonic evenness throughout which lets you focus on the music and not certain frequency bands. great detail and soundstage. bass was interesting. it sounded deep but muddy at first, as if the drum kit is stuffed with wool. This settled with burn it, which is quite significant with this cable, It took several weeks to gain a punchy impactful bass. clear recommendation. It's so good, should have gone with the Z3's.
Great service and great product.
Mark Vernon
20 Aug 2019
Verified Buyer
I was a bit sceptical of these leads but after weeks of research decided to take the plunge. WOW! They have brought my middle range set up to life. Having spent around £12,000 on my system I can honestly say that these cables have been the best upgrade. I’m amazed and would definitely recommend.
great cable well worth the money
dave barnwell
18 Mar 2019
Verified Buyer
Great cable well worth the money
I bought two of these cables, one to go into my Linn Lingo power supply for the LP12 and one to go into the Melco N1A/2 for both sources the effect on sound quality was noticeable, with more clarify to the sound allowing you to hear deeper into the recordings, I find this particularly staggering with the Melco which is "only pulling bits off a hard drive". I actually had to put my old cables back in for a short period, just to prove to myself I wasn't hearing things. Crazy how 1m of decent power cord can make such a different.
I bought two of these cables, one to go into my Linn Lingo power supply for the LP12 and one to go into the Melco N1A/2 for both sources the effect on sound quality was noticeable, with more clarify to the sound allowing you to hear deeper into the recordings, I find this particularly staggering with the Melco which is "only pulling bits off a hard drive". I actually had to put my old cables back in for a short period, just to prove to myself I wasn't hearing things. Crazy how 1m of decent power cord can make such a different.