{"product_id":"pangea-audio-ac-9-mkii-power-cord","title":"Pangea Audio AC-9 MKII Power Cord","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePangea Audio AC-9 MKII Power Cord\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpgraded power cable specifically designed for high-current components\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePangea Audio's AC-9 high current power cable has been one of our bestsellers for years. And now this high performance, affordable cable gets a nice performance boost with the AC-9 MkII version, thanks to the addition of premium Cardas Grade One Copper. It's the affordable AC power cable of choice, for hi-fi and home theater amplifiers, powered subwoofers, and other high current AV components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eDespite its name, the AC-9 MkII isn't, in fact, a nine-gauge cable. It's actually a \u003ci\u003eseven-gauge cable\u003c\/i\u003e, which means it's even heftier than the nine-gauge! (The lower the gauge, the thicker the cable.) This difference is especially noticeable in the bass, where the AC-9 MkII outperforms power cables costing many times more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Quite Simply the Best Copper on the Planet\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe original version of AC-9 used 99.99% purity OFC copper conductors. The new MkII version goes a substantial step further, upgrading to a combination of OFC copper and no-compromise Cardas Grade One Copper, which George Cardas of Cardas Audio developed for his own premium cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eGeorge’s copper is mined in Arizona, then shipped to a New England factory where it is very S-L-O-W-L-Y drawn into conductors in a process that includes reduction annealing between steps to further purify and meld the copper into what George calls \"the most amazing audio conductor I have ever experienced. It is quite simply the best copper on the planet.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The bottom line is that the best phono cartridges manufactured in the world, the best transformer winders, and the best cable manufactures in the world are converting to this smooth sounding Cardas Grade One Copper,\" George reports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"It is simply stunning how using a combination of space age technology (reduction annealing) and ancient drawing process (diamond dies and a slow multi stage annealing) can result in such a refined product.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe combination of Cardas Grade One Copper and OFC copper conductors makes the AC-9 MkII an amazing component for the money, outperforming audiophile power cables that cost far more. So throw away the cheap, stock AC power cable that came with your AV component and make the easy, affordable upgrade to AC-9 MkII. It will bring out the best in your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifically Designed for High-current Gear\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe AC-9 MkII has been designed specifically to deliver the high current needed by mono, stereo, and integrated power amplifiers. It's also ideal for powered subwoofers and makes a great choice for use with high-current-demanding line conditioners. Its combination of superior materials, advanced geometry, and noise-fighting shielding enhances the performance of connected components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eBecause of their high-current requirements, power amps benefit from heavier gauge conductors than normal power cords offer. Although the AC-9 MkII uses large-diameter conductors, it requires less shielding than power cables that are designed for use with source components. Therefore, the AC-9 MkII offers greater flexibility than other heavy-duty power cables. That makes it kinder to your gear and easier to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"You Don’t Always Have to Pay a Lot to Get a Lot\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The AC-9 is a perfect example of the adage that you don’t always have to pay a lot to get a lot, notes Sean Fowler in his April 13, 2010 review of the original-model AC-9 for \u003ci\u003eSonicFlare.com\u003c\/i\u003e. \"As I listen to the AC-9, I struggle to think of a time when I heard any other affordable power cord deliver such a natural presentation without committing some kind of damning caveat.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSuperior Noise Rejection\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe AC-9 MkII boasts conductors made from Cardas Grade One Copper and 99.99% purity OFC copper conductors for maximum conductivity. Its 7-awg construction facilitates high-current power delivery, while its five-way multi-gauge geometry optimizes 50\/60 Hz AC power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCounter-spiraled conductors offer superior noise rejection. Double-shielded provides high-current noise isolation. The 24k gold-plated contacts offer superior electrical contact. Special two-shot molded connector bodies protect vital AC connections from oxidation and corrosion for long life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDeathGrip™ IEC\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eOne weak link in the power chain that is often overlooked is the IEC connector. We had found a good one for our Pangea cables. It had large contacts and gripped firmly. Then Jay Victor discovered another IEC connector with massive gold-plated contacts that gripped a component's IEC better than anything he had ever seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"It's like a death grip,\" reported Jay. \"We need to use it on our high-end cables.\" We agreed with Jay, and the DeathGrip™ IEC was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Inside Story of Pangea Audio MkII Cables\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePangea Audio's AC-14 was one of the first cables designed from the ground-up as a high quality power cable for audio gear. Veteran cable designer, Jay Victor, designed the AC-14 specifically for source components like preamps, CD players, DACs, etc. Jay kept the price low thanks to his expertise with manufacturing processes and materials and also by using high-integrity molded connectors. Introduced for only $30 for a 1.0-meter length, the AC-14 was intended as a replacement for the cheapo stock cable thrown in the box with almost any high-end audio gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSoon after the Pangea AC-14 was introduced, something unexpected happened. Audiophiles around the country began reporting that the inexpensive AC-14 sounded better than other upgrade power cables costing five to ten times the price. Word of the AC-14's excellent performance spread quickly among audiophiles. Over the next few years, more than ten thousand AC-14 cables were sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBirth of the AC-9 and Beyond\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePangea Audio's AC-14 was quickly followed by the AC-9. This massive seven-gauge cable was designed for the high-current demands of power amplifiers, powered subs, power conditions, and more. More advanced Pangea Audio cables soon followed. These newer cables featured better shielding and higher grades of copper for even better performance. These cables sold incredibly well until suddenly and without warning the Japanese manufacturer announced they were ceasing production of the two higher grades of copper used in these newer Pangea cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eNow, what to do?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAn American Solution to the Japanese Problem\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWith the Japanese copper unavailable, Pangea Audio discovered another form of premium copper that was being produced by industry legend George Cardas, founder of Cardas Audio. Some years earlier, George was unhappy with the quality of the copper conductors available for his high-end cables. He decided to produce his own high-end copper, which he calls Cardas Grade One Copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eStarting with the best available electrolytic copper mined in Arizona, Cardas very S-L-O-W-L-Y draws the copper into conductors in a process that includes reduction annealing between steps to further purify and meld the copper into what George calls \"the most amazing audio conductor I have ever experienced.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSo what started out as a problem for Pangea Audio with the loss of premium Japanese copper has turned out to be a huge benefit now that the company has upgraded to no-compromise Cardas Grade One Copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePangea Audio Power Cables\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePangea Audio power cables offer the perfect balance of power, shielding, and flexibility for audiophile components. These cables have been designed, not from the AC wall outlet to the component, but the other way around – from the component to the wall outlet. The result is a cable that not only fully satisfies the 'real power requirements' of audiophile components, but which also delivers improved performance for both power and component isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePangea's 'component to the wall outlet' design results in a better cable that's designed just for the component you want to power. The cable gives you precisely what you need - no more and definitely no less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 align=\"justify\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned specifically to deliver the high-current power needed by audio amplifiers, powered subwoofers, and powerline conditioners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo-compromise Cardas Grade One Copper and 99.99% purity OFC conductors for maximum conductivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeathGrip™ IEC with massive gold-plated contacts which provide solid, secure grip on component's IEC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7-awg construction for optimized high-current power delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-way multi-gauge geometry for optimized 50\/60 hz AC power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounter-spiraled conductors for superior noise rejection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-shielded for optimized high-current noise isolation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24k gold-plated contacts for superior electrical contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial two-shot molded connector bodies protect vital AC connections for maximum current delivery and long life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote: Each Pangea cable is individually handmade to strict design specifications.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pangea Audio","offers":[{"title":"0.6 Meter","offer_id":50957828096184,"sku":"PGAC9MKII 0.6M","price":139.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Meter","offer_id":28078439632,"sku":"PGAC9MKII 1M","price":169.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 Meter","offer_id":50957828128952,"sku":"PGAC9MKII 1.5M","price":199.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Meter","offer_id":50957828161720,"sku":"PGAC9MKII 2M","price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Meter","offer_id":50957828194488,"sku":"PGAC9MKII 3M","price":299.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 Meter","offer_id":50957828227256,"sku":"PGAC9MKII 4M","price":399.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/products\/PGAC92_hand-large.jpg?v=1741632317","url":"https:\/\/upscaleaudio.pro\/products\/pangea-audio-ac-9-mkii-power-cord","provider":"Upscale Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}