Reviews for Merlin Tarantula MK6 UK Mains Power Cable

Initially got one cable, and switching it between the digital source and amp found in each case, a little more definition to the soundstage.

A second cable seemed to complement this improvement, which proved so. The MK6 now powers both the amp and source.

It gives you what you need at this price.

I bought another one of these to replace the standard power cord which came with the Mac mini 2014.

It has removed the slight flickering which would occur on the tv display with the previous cord.

Good product at a good price, speedily delivered, recommended.

I bought the IEC C7 figure 8 version.

I didn't notice any change in the audio I experienced, but there was a significant reduction in the "grainy" picture image.

It's a well-built cable. The only small drawback is that the 3-pin UK plug has 13A moulded on the plug, so I assume that the 2.5amp fuse plug has been correctly fitted within.

Excellent product

Honestly, this is one of the best audio purchases I have made. This cable is doing an amazing job. I highly recommend it, and I think it is a very good upgrade from the stock cables.

For the money, this power cable is a no-brainer for any system.

I use it with my new £2400 tube amp and my £150 off eBay technics and all sources. My friend has the AudioQuest NRG-Z2, which wasn't fully run either, but at that point, I'd take the MK6 every time.

If I may tell you a short story… I’d been wondering whether an upgrade such as this would really be worthwhile for quite some time. A while ago, I purchased an ifi DC blocker in an attempt to stop transformer hum on my Cambridge Audio CX81 amp, it didn’t, but I did notice an improvement in sound quality. While buying some CDs on Amazon, I recently remembered someone mentioning ferrite cores, and I purchased a bag full for £12. The ferrite cores made a noticeable improvement in smoothness but destroyed the bass and dynamics. This made me think that a proper Hi-Fi power cord might improve.

I purchased two 1.5 meter cables for my amp and CD transport. As usual, Futureshop delivered ASAP. I’ve been listening for a few days, and the difference is noticeable. Vocals are more precisely positioned, and everything sounds more relaxed, smoother, less forced and more realistic. The acoustic guitar has more bite, and the violins sound crisper and more believable. Background sounds are clearer, and live recordings have a greater sense of atmosphere. My system often sounds a little harsh or hard-edged, which has been reduced. I wouldn’t describe the change like night and day, but I wouldn’t call it subtle either. It’s unquestionably better and noticed straight away. I often get static shocks off my equipment, and I don’t know!

I replaced both OEM cables at the same time, so I cannot say whether the CD transport or the Amp showed the most significant improvement. I have tried the cable I bought for the CD transport on my CXN V2 Streamer. I’m a cheapskate and only bought two cables; the difference in sound quality with the streamer was easily the most profound improvement. I’ve never been happy with the streamer, it’s way behind the CD transport for clarity, pace and dynamics, but it’s closer now.

I am going to have to upgrade my Ethernet cable now!

Using the Merlin Tarantula to feed a laptop. The screen is cleaner colours are; brighter edges are sharpened up, sound has more depth and punch and definition. A worthy upgrade on the out of the box mains cable. Good value for money. They are made in England. Recommended.

Having decided to replace cabling throughout my current system, I thought I'd get a mains conditioner and some decent cables to feed it with. I opted for Merlin Black Widow block and the same cable to supply juice to it. Then I got another Black Widow mains cable for my Denon AVC3700.

This time I went for the Tarantula mains cable to feed my Linn Komponent Sub mounted vertically on the wall behind my TV. The sporadic hum from it has disappeared completely. The depth and weight are noticeably better.

I never really thought that power cables and conditioners would make such a difference, but there you go, it most certainly does. Highly recommended.