power-cables Cables
Power cables — IEC kettle leads, figure-8 cords, and the proprietary bricks that keep your gear running.
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IEC C13 Power Cord (Kettle Cord)
The standard ‘kettle cord’ or ‘computer power cable.’ One end plugs into the device’s IEC C14 inlet; the other has a country-specific mains plug (EU Schuko, UK BS 1363, US NEMA 5-15). Rated 10A/250VAC internationally (15A/250VAC North America). AWG 18 is standard for most consumer use. Common lengths: 1m, 1.8m (6ft), 3m. For audiophile applications,…
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IEC C7 Figure-8 Power Cord
The figure-8 cord (IEC C7/C8) is the compact alternative to the kettle cord, found on smaller electronics where grounded 3-pin is not required. Adam Audio T5V and T7V studio monitors use the C8 inlet, as do some slim Blu-ray players and older game console bricks. Rated 2.5A/250VAC. Available in polarized (tab on one side) and…
