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UK 3 Pin Mains

Merlin Tarantula 6 Way Mains Block

£99.00 £82.50
SKU
Merlin Powerblock
Lifetime
New
24 hours
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SPEAKER CABLES:

A quantity of 2 means you will receive a pair of speaker cables e.g. for your front left and front right speakers. By entering a quantity of 1, you will get a cable for a single speaker e.g. centre speaker and this option also enables you to vary the length (and termination) of your cable for each speaker.

OTHER CABLES:

A quantity of 1 means you will receive a single cable in the case of aerial, satellite, subwoofer, digital coaxial & optical cables and a pair of cables in the case of 2 rca to 2 rca analogue audio cables.

NON-CABLE PRODUCTS:

A quantity of 1 means you will receive 1 of the specified products.

Available

Need help? Call us on 0800 772 3688 or 0208 905 1555

Prefer email? Contact us via sales@futureshop.co.uk

Tarantula is Merlin's entry-level unit. It features an extruded aluminium case and IEC inlet so can be used with the power cable of your choosing. Ideally paired with the award-winning Tarantula power cable.

Merlin Tarantula 6 Way Mains Block

 

Tarantula is Merlin's entry-level unit. It features an extruded aluminium case and IEC inlet so can be used with the power cable of your choosing. Ideally paired with the award-winning Tarantula power cable.

Fitted with a grounding screw, an on-off switch for your convenience and Perspex isolation end caps. Anti-magnetic and anti-static treated for better performance.

 

Specification

  • Sockets: 6 x UK BS1363, 1 x C14 IEC Inlet
  • Internal Wiring: Tarantula MK6 Power Cable
  • Rated Voltage: 220-250V 50-60Hz
  • Max Output Power: 2500W
  • Max Current: 10A
  • Construction: Aluminium Body w/ Perspex Isolation End Caps
  • Treatment: Anti-Magnetic & Anti-Static
  • Dimensions: 440 x 45 x 55 (mm)

 

About Merlin Cables Made in United Kingdom

Established in the early 2000s, Merlin Cables emerged with a singular mission: to deliver consistent, outstanding performance at an exceptional value. Guided by a distinct design philosophy, Merlin endeavours to minimise system noise, preserving the integrity of the original signal and allowing any audio system to shine at its optimum capacity.

Every product under the Merlin Cables banner embodies this philosophy. They universally employ high-purity copper as the conductor material, ensuring that as one navigates up the range, the performance characteristics remain consistent, only elevating in quality at each tier.

In an age where ambient noise is omnipresent and often compromises system performance, Merlin Cables stand out. Their designs deftly integrate superior materials, from high-purity copper to cross-linked polymer dielectrics and even custom noise-reducing compounds intrinsic to the materials. This harmonious blend minimises the detrimental impact of external noise on any system.

At Merlin, the pursuit of perfection is ceaseless. Despite receiving accolades and being hailed as best in class by independent reviewers, the drive to push the performance envelope remains unabated. However, change is never arbitrary. Modifications are only introduced when they offer tangible performance enhancements.

In conclusion, Merlin Cables isn’t just a brand; it’s a promise. A promise of custom-made cables, designed to exacting specifications, always pushing boundaries while staying rooted in its foundational principles of exceptional quality and value.

 

  • Sockets: 6 x UK BS1363, 1 x C14 IEC Inlet
  • Internal Wiring: Tarantula MK6 Power Cable
  • Rated Voltage: 220-250V 50-60Hz
  • Max Output Power: 2500W
  • Max Current: 10A
  • Construction: Aluminium Body w/ Perspex Isolation End Caps
  • Treatment: Anti-Magnetic & Anti-Static
  • Dimensions: 440 x 45 x 55 (mm)

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.

 

Royal Mail 1st Class Shipping DPD Next Day Delivery

 

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.

 

Royal Mail Special Next Working Day Delivery

 

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

 

Royal Mail International DeliveryRoyal Mail International Tracked DeliveryFedEX Express Economy International DeliveryFedEX Express Priority International DeliveryDHL Worldwide Express International DeliveryDHL Econmy Select International Delivery

 

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.

 

Royal Mail International DeliveryRoyal Mail International Tracked DeliveryFedEX Express Economy International DeliveryFedEX Express Priority International DeliveryDHL Worldwide Express International DeliveryDHL Econmy Select International Delivery

 

Customer Reviews
95%
4.8 /5.0 of 11 Reviews
5 stars 8 (73%)
4 stars 3 (27%)
3 stars 0 (0%)
2 stars 0 (0%)
1 star 0 (0%)
5
Well made and a great addition
25 Aug 2024
Verified Buyer
It is a well-made, solid product that is a great addition to my setup.
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4
Appears to be a solidly made product incl good safety switch
4 May 2024
Verified Buyer
It appears to be a solidly made product, with a good safety switch.

I consider this to be a good addition to my hifi setup.
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5
Excellent service
7 Mar 2024
Verified Buyer
Very good and Excellent service thanks.
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5
Well Worth the Money
9 Feb 2024
Verified Buyer
It's a great addition to my hi-fi system, my first one was damaged in the post, emailed the guys at Futureshop and they sent me a replacement the same day.

Great service well done.
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5
Surprising improvement to sound.
6 Oct 2023
Verified Buyer
Purchased with the associated Tarantula power cable. When upgrading my hi-fi system, I noticed that the dealer had a "chord power block" from which he supplied power to the components. I thought I should replace my simple DIY store 6-way extension lead.

The Chord block was way above my budget, but the Merlin had good reviews, so I went for that.

I was extremely pleased with the robust construction of both the block and Tarantula power lead. What I could not believe was the difference in sound from my system. The bass was enhanced and sounded much tighter, and there was an overall smoothness across the whole range of sound. I was sceptical about how a power block could improve performance, but how wrong I was.

Futureshop service was excellent.
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5
Great value mains extension
17 Nov 2021
Verified Buyer
Excellent mains block for less than £100. A significant improvement on the £10 Tesco extension I was using (with a £5,000 system!).

Highly recommended.
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5
Excellent mains block , clearer , background is very quiet
17 Sep 2021
Verified Buyer
Fast Delivery (form order-UK to Malaysia only 8 day), Excellent mains block,seems more assured sound ,Tarantula power cable to work with Tarantula mains block , all i can say is that is great .Good customer service.

Thank you so much Mark D'Ello reply the email and careful explanation. Thank you Future Shop ,well done.
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4
Solid no frills mains supply
2 Aug 2021
Verified Buyer
Well constructed British build AOK
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4
GREAT VALUE
7 May 2020
Verified Buyer
This was purchased to replace a DIY store block ( used for a couple of components in my system powered by SMPS wall warts ) Needs to have an on/off switch so this Merlin product was ideally suitable. It has only been used for a couple of days and already has made a considerable improvement to bass extension and control- better soundstage and more fine detail . The Futureshop service is fantastic-ordered @ 14.15pm and received before 13.00pm the next day.
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5
Excellent!
18 Jul 2018
Verified Buyer
Excellent! I purchased this main block together with 2 Tarantula power cable to replace the main power cable of my cd player and amplifier.

The improvement is obvious, the sound is simply cleaner, the tone clearer, and the positioning of instruments is much better. Highly recommended. This power block can also be hung on the wall.
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5
Excellent mains block
15 Sep 2017
Verified Buyer
Excellent mains block,seems more assured sound ...
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