The Nova power cable is a substantial upgrade over cables
typically included with a component. You can expect to hear music with greater
clarity, space and definition.
The Nova incorporates five conductors, each made from
heavy-gauge, continuous-cast OFHC (Oxygen-Free High Thermal Conductivity)
copper, arranged in a geometrically balanced configuration – highly unusual at
such a price point.
The Cable
Two pairs of live and neutral conductors are arranged
either side of the earth conductor, which is positioned at the centre of the
cable. A further pair of air-dielectric delineators – essentially polymer
matrix tubes filled with air – are arranged either side of the earth conductor,
keeping the two pairs of live and neutral conductors apart whilst improving the
cable’s overall dielectric performance and constructive solidity.
The cable is finished with a tough yet flexible polymer
outer sheath and iFi’s bespoke audiophile-grade connectors, complete with 24ct
gold plated oxygen-free copper conductors.
Ground Zero
As already mentioned, the Nova incorporates five
conductors, each made from heavy-gauge, continuous-cast OFHC (Oxygen-Free High
Thermal Conductivity) copper, arranged in a geometrically balanced
configuration.
Two pairs of live and neutral conductors are arranged
either side of the earth conductor, which is positioned at the centre of the
cable. The ground conductor is arranged in a shotgun configuration and not
twisted around like other mains cables. The live and neutral conductors are
arranged in a truly balanced configuration, hence their magnetic fields cancel
each other out perfectly.
As a result, there is no residual magnetic field being
applied to the centre ground conductor, and no unwanted induced voltage on the
Ground conductor – we call this design Ground Zero.
The result? Pure, silent power.The result of this sophisticated mix of materials and
construction is that the Nova power cable offers constant impedance and
superior rejection of EMI/RFI, maintaining the purity of mains electricity
feeding each component in an audio or AV system.
While the effect of this cable on sound quality is
significant when used on its own, it combines brilliantly with our PowerStation
mains-conditioning bar – the PowerStation filters out common mode and
differential mode noise from the mains supply, while the Nova maintains optimum
purity right through to the connected component.
