AudioQuest Blizzard High-Current 15 AMP AC Power Cable - 6.56' (2m)

High-Purity True-Concentric PSC+ ConductorsBlizzard uses only AQ's very purest copper: 100% Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+). Both superior metal and conductor geometry greatly reduce ear-fatiguing Transient Intermodulation (TIM) Distortion.

Uncompressed High-Current TransferWhile many AC power cables feature low DC resistance in order to accommodate the demand for high current a cables characteristic impedance is also crucial for optimal performance. Unlike most AC cables that constrict or compress an audio-provoked transient AudioQuest AC cables combine low DC resistance and ZERO (no) characteristic impedance in order to deliver uncompressed high-current transients on demand.

Ground Noise-Dissipation TechnologyAC Ground wires provide protection from current-wiring faults but they also act as antennas. Thus they are subject to induced radio-frequency (RF) noise. This RF noise bypasses component power supplies and is typically coupled directly into a systems most sensitive audio/video circuits. AudioQuests patented Ground-Noise Dissipation greatly reduces this distortion yielding unprecedented levels of noise dissipation across the widest bandwidth (range) of radio frequencies possible. AQ's unique circuit-topology utilizes a common-mode phase-cancelling array in concert with proprietary dielectric materials which provide additional differential linear filtering. (US Patent # 9373439)

DirectionalityAll drawn metal strands or conductors have a non-symmetrical and therefore directional grain structure. AudioQuest controls the resulting RF impedance variation so that noise is drained away from where it will cause distortion. The correct direction is determined by listening to every batch of metal conductors used in every AudioQuest audio cable. When applicable arrows are clearly marked on the connectors to ensure superior sound quality. For most models of AQ cable the arrows not only indicate the direction that optimizes metal-directionality as part of Noise-Dissipation but also indicates non-symmetrical attachment of shield and GND in order to optimize full-system performance.

Dielectric-Bias System with Black-Level Radio-Frequency Trap (DBS)All insulation is also a dielectric whose electrical properties affect the integrity of the signal. When the insulation is unbiased dielectric-involvement (absorption and non-linear release of energy back into the signal flow) causes different amounts of time delay (phase shift) for different frequencies and energy levels which is a significant problem for very time-sensitive multi-octave audio. AudioQuests multi-patented DBS creates a strong stable electrostatic field which saturates and polarizes (organizes) the molecules of the insulation. This minimizes the nonlinear time delays resulting in clearer sound emerging from a blacker background. The inclusion of an RF Trap (a technology developed for AudioQuests Niagara Series of power products) in the DBS battery pack further reduces radio-frequency noise. The DBS battery packs will last for many years. A test button and LED allow for the occasional battery check.