Without us even realizing it, we find ourselves in a polluted environment. Fields created by current flowing through conductors are all around us. Read more.
Operating principle
Without us even realizing it, we find ourselves in a polluted environment. Fields created by current flowing through conductors are all around us. Interference pulses are also invisible to us, but they are certainly there. Every energy user causes fluctuations on the power grid in the form of pulses, or fluctuations in the field around us. The effects of these fluctuations can be detected in the space around the device and its power cord, as well as far away. This can only be detected with suitable measuring equipment, not with our ears.
There's a common belief that shielded power cables better protect the connected device from external influences, and that's true. However, it's far more important that the field from the power cable itself doesn't reach nearby interconnects. And it's precisely this last point that's often overlooked. Interconnects transport small signals to and from devices with high impedance, making them extremely sensitive to external fields.
Many audio power cables look great, just like ours. But appearances can be deceiving! The Current Conductor has a dual shielding. The outer shielding is NOT a braided steel jacket, as a steel jacket doesn't shield; it's intended to protect the cable from physical abuse. The Current Conductor has a copper shielding with a high-density braid and a tin-based oxidation protection layer. Furthermore, beneath the copper shielding is a 100% dense aluminum foil for high-frequency shielding. Unlike plastic foil, this solution actually works!
The three cores are robust enough to handle high currents without resistive losses (energy loss in the form of heat). The grounding conductor is connected at both ends, with shielding only on the power side, as is customary. Robust connectors ensure a secure connection to the mains and device contacts, and the mains plug features a housing made of special plastic.
Where to use?
If it were up to us, everywhere! However, the greatest effect would be achieved by replacing the power cords of major consumers. This would significantly reduce the external field in the air.
Mains cables running near interconnects, especially if the inputs and outputs are unbalanced, can also make a significant difference. When mains cables run parallel to signal cables, or when the signal cables are part of, for example, the input or output of a phono stage, replacing the current conductor is highly recommended.
Besides good shielding, the low ohmic resistance of our power cables can also be beneficial for bridging long distances. The total ohmic resistance is directly proportional to the distance.
If in doubt, please contact us. It never hurts to ask.
What to expect?
The results of experimenting with power cables can vary from small to very large. The most commonly reported improvements are a reduction in interference and hum levels, as well as an increase in "quietness" in the sound.
