{"product_id":"chord-shawline-power-iec-cable","title":"Chord Shawline Power IEC Cable","description":"\u003cp\u003eA better power cable can help a good component sound quieter, cleaner, and more composed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen Power Noise Gets Into the Music\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePower cables are often treated as the last thing to consider, but every source, amplifier, DAC, and video component depends on the quality of the connection feeding it. If noise and vibration are allowed into that path, the system can lose clarity, tonal colour, and the sense of calm that better equipment is capable of.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat does not mean every system needs a complicated power story. It means the cable feeding an important component should be built with the same care as the rest of the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChosen for Better Components That Deserve Better Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe chose the Chord Shawline Power Cable because it is a serious step above a basic power lead while still fitting naturally into a well-planned hi-fi or audio-video system. Chord describes it as a high-specification mains cable, designed, hand-built, and rigorously tested in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe updated Shawline design uses thicker stranded conductors, a redesigned higher-gauge braid wire shield, PVC internal and external insulation, and a high-density vibration-damping outer jacket. Those choices are there to reduce the noise and mechanical effects that can make good components sound less stable than they should.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Specs Won't Tell You\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Background Can Feel Quieter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-layer braid and foil shielding helps reduce high-frequency interference before it reaches the component, making low-level detail easier to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTone and Texture Hold Together Better.\u003c\/strong\u003e High-purity multi-strand copper conductors and a parallel conductor layout support a cleaner power path, helping voices and instruments keep more of their natural body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Component Feels More in Control.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical damping in the insulation and outer jacket helps reduce cable behaviour that can feed vibration back into the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExpert Consensus\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHi-Fi Choice reviewed the earlier Shawline Power Chord and noted no real evidence of mains-borne interference when connected to a phono stage preamp. The same review also described stronger tonal complexity with the Shawline installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Audio Two Verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShawline Power is the cable we would consider for better integrated amplifiers, source components, DACs, phono stages, projectors, and screens where the power connection should not be the weak point. It is not about chasing a dramatic effect; it is about helping the system sound more stable and less strained.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a strong match when Clearway Power makes sense but the component quality justifies moving further up the Chord range. It keeps the upgrade practical while giving the power path a more serious construction story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTech You Can Hear\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat You Hear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy It Happens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA quieter background around music\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-layer high-frequency braid and foil shielding helps reduce interference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMore natural tone from better components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-purity multi-strand copper conductors support a cleaner power feed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA calmer, more composed presentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePVC internal and external insulation has a high mechanical damping factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess vibration feeding back into the system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-density vibration-damping outer jacket helps control cable behaviour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetter suitability for serious audio-video gear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned for hi-fi and audio-visual components with high-spec IEC plugs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShawline high-performance power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS power cable with IEC component connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x high-purity multi-strand copper conductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParallel conductor layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePVC internal and external insulation with high mechanical damping factor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-layer high-frequency braid and foil combination shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-density vibration-damping outer jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable Audio Two lengths: 1m, 1.5m, 2m, and 3m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Audio Two\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAudio Two ships across Canada. 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