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There is no denying that good audio equipment deserves the highest quality interconnects and cables. They carry signal and are part of the system and must be considered as an important component in the audio chain. The quality and cost need to be commensurate with the quality of the equipment they connect.

However, there are many that we have experienced that do not sound good despite carrying expensive price tags. Often these sound bright and hard, initially ‘impressive’ but long term fatiguing. Many are compressed in sound stage, restricting the image to the speaker cabinets which ought not to be the case considering their prices.


Power cords are also very important and can change the sound of the audio components as dramatically as the signal cables. Sometimes more so. Whilst appreciating this is a controversial area, we are totally convinced that a sensible spend on properly designed power distribution is very important to the quality of sound. And, as we have found with signal cables, not all audiophile brands of power cords sound equal. Some famously branded power cords that are often well reviewed can make the sound of the electronics worse. More ‘hifi impressive’ but less natural or musical, in our opinion.


We offer cables from four manufacturers that sound natural, open and transparent. They all create realistic three-dimensional sound-stages with great depth. Each of them has a wide variety of grades offering different performances at different prices.


Our selection of well run in demonstration cables (with real music for the correct time length; NOT with cable burn-in devices which can damage some designs) are available for home evaluation in the comfort of your listening environment. Certain conditions apply so please call for details.


Audioquest

Founded in 1980, AudioQuest has grown into one of the most well-known and trusted names in audio, best known for their wide range of audio cables.


The focus of the company has always been on both material science and design innovation. They were the first US audio company to introduce advanced conductor technology in their cables. From the introduction of their “Linear Crystal” conductor in 1987 to the “Perfect-Surface” metals of today, AudioQuest pushes to be at the front of this technology. They are also one of the few audio companies to manufacture their own connectors on all cables, ensuring consistency in their products. They continue to innovate with their DBS (Dielectric Bias System) system available on their higher end models to minimise insulation-based distortion and break in times. All connections are made by high pressure crimping to avoid the use of solder.


Today, their range is extensive and covers a wide array of signal cables – interconnects and speaker cables, a fine range of power cords, and digital cables. They also manufacture accessories for audio, video and networking applications, covering all budgets, as well as a range of multi-award winning portable DACs, Headphones & Power Conditioners.



The overall house sound of their cables is wide bandwidth with a slight tilt towards the bass frequencies. This does not suggest that the bass is dominant but presents a large sound picture with a fuller, more authoritative balance that extends to the mid band frequencies too. This can be helpful when using electronics that may err on the brighter side of neutral in terms of tonal balance.


After extensive listening tests to wide selection of their cables we have settled on the following for our portfolio at differing price points. There are many more options that could be considered, and we would be happy to discuss specific requirements by phone or by email.

Interconnect cables

Yukon 1.0m pair £389; 1.5m pair £439
Water 1.0m pair £599; 1.5m pair £689
Earth 1.0m pair £1029; 1.5m pair £1199
Wind 1.0m pair £1999; 1.5m pair £2499


Speaker cables

Rocket 44 2.5m pair £545; 3.0m pair £620
Rocket 88 2.5m par £1049; 3.0m pair £1149
Robin Hood Zero 2.5m pair £1540; 3.0m pair £1680
William Tell Zero 2.5m pair £2625; 3.0m pair £2910


Digital cables

Carbon coaxial 1.0m £189; 1.5m £234; 2.0m £279
Coffee coaxial 1.0m £529; 1.5m £619; 2.0m £709

Cinnamon USB 1.0m £69; 1.5m £85; 2.0m £99
Carbon USB 1.0m £165; 1.5m £199; 2.0m £229
Diamond USB 1.0m 1069; 1.5m 1249; 2.0m £1469


Power cords

Monsoon 2.0m £389
Thunder (high current) 2.0m £859
Tornado (source) 2.0m £999
Tornado (high current) 2.0m £1299
Hurricane (source) 2.0m £1249
Hurricane (high current) 2.0m £2199

Earth interconnect cables

Earth interconnect cables

Robin Hood Zero Speaker cable

Thunder (high current) power cord


Furutech Cables

This Japanese company manufacturers the best connectors and accessories for cables and electronics we know. They are largely made from their pure Alpha-OCC copper which is then plated with either gold, rhodium or silver to stop the copper oxidising, which is detrimental to sound quality. Their plugs and connectors are capable of taking large conductors with ease and without strain to the wires. This results in a very pure transmission of the audio signal or, in case of power cords, the AC current.


Their contribution to the sound of the cable cannot be overstated with a very audible sonic upgrade over the more standard connectors available, or even when compared to other branded "audiophile" grade connecters. We have done extensive listening tests and can confirm that, when using the same conductors and cable, there is a large sonic upgrade when utilising the Furutech equivalent. More importantly, there is significant difference in sound between the gold plated copper and the rhodium plated equivalent, in favour of the rhodium plate variant. There are good scientific reasons for this which are beyond the scope of this listing but can be explained in detail via phone call. 


Their interconnect cables, speaker cables and power cords are manufactured to the highest level with no compromise that might affect the purity of the transmission. Their sound is largely without bias in any part of the audio spectrum and a level of transparency that is rare even amongst the finest audio cables available. Big soundstages are generated, both deep and wide and fine detail resolved easily. Refined, elegant and a very pure sound.


The Furutech range of cables and connectors is vast and we can only list some examples of prices are list. Please call for further information and guidance on any products not listed.


Evolution II Series Cables

Evolution Audio II interconnect cable – 1.2m set RCA (pictured) £640               
Evolution Audio II interconnect cable – 1.2m set XLR £730 

               

Evolution Speaker II speaker cable – 2.0m set 4mm or spade £585
Evolution Speaker II speaker cable – 3.0m set 4mm or spade £760 


Jumper cables - spade/spade or 4mm/4mm - set of 4 £195


Evolution Digital II – 1.2m RCA £380             
Evolution Power II mains cord UK – 1.8m £67

Evolution Audio II interconnect cable

Evolution Audio II interconnect cable


Reference II Series Cables

Audio Reference III interconnect cable – 1.2m set RCA £1140               
Audio Reference III interconnect cable – 1.2m set XLR £1300 

Speaker Reference III – 3.0m set 4mm or spade (pictured) £1550

Jumper cables - spade/spade or 4mm/4mm - set of 4 £195 

Digi Reference III RCA – 1.2m £815
Digi Reference III XLR - 1.2m £900 



Power Reference III mains cord UK – 1.8m £1210


Audio Reference III speaker cable

Audio Reference III speaker cable


Flux Series Cables

Lineflux interconnect cable – 1.2m set RCA £1750
Lineflux interconnect cable – 1.2m set XLR (pictured) £1990

Speakerflux speaker cable – 2.0m set 4mm or spade £2360
Speakerflux speaker cable - 3.0m set 4mm or spade £2785


Jumperflux jumper cables - spade/spade or 4mm/4mm - set of 4 £375

Nanoflux speaker cable - 2.5m £5720 


Powerflux mains cord UK– 1.8m (pictured) £1840
Powerflux mains cord UK 20A IEC - 1.8m £1885


Nanoflux mains cord UK - 1.8m £4360 

Lineflux interconnect cable XLR

Lineflux interconnect cable XLR


Power Cords - ready to use

We are able to offer a ready to use Furutech power cords made from their un-terminated power cables off the reel. We recommend the use of the long standing, superb FP-Alpha 3 power cable, which has been reintroduced, or the new FP-TSC31 which incorporates a screen. Both are capable for transmitting very high current so ideally suited to powerful amplifiers.



There is also the new DSP 4.1 power cable that elevates the Furutech range of DIY cables to a higher, and what could be considered, ultimate level. 


These can fitted with a FI-1363 UK plug, straight or right angle, and an IEC of choice. We would recommend this to be either the FI-28 rhodium or gold. Other combinations such as using Schuko mains plugs by quotation.

Examples of the most popular choices are:


1.5 m FP-Alpha 3 cable with FI-1363 UK (R) and FI-28 (R) IEC £495               
To fit FI-1363 NCF UK (R) plug add £29.00
1.5 m FP-Alpha 3 cable with FI-1363 UK (G) and FI-28 (G) IEC £447


1.5 m FP-TCS31 cable with FI-1363 UK (R) and FI-28 (R) IEC £490               
To fit FI-1363 NCF UK (R) plug add £29.00
1.5 m FP-TCS31 cable with FI-1363 UK (G) and FI-28 (G) IEC £444


NEW 1.5 m DSP-4.1 cable with FI-1363 UK (R) and FI-28 (R) IEC £930
To fit FI-1363 NCF (R) UK plug add £29


Schuko plug variants available. Many other combinations possible by quotation. Delivery at cost.

These power cords will outperform most other competitive products in terms of sound quality up to 3 times their price. 


NCF Booster and NCF BoosterSignal – Cable and Connector Holder/Elevator

The NCF Booster is a clamping device is designed to go around the IEC connector of a power cables at the point of entry into the chassis of a component. It has an adjustable height control so can lift and align the IEC optimally with the inlet of the chassis. As many will have noted, with audiophile cables of a certain thickness and weight these can bend the connection paint downwards and potentially distorting or damaging the rear chassis. This better alignment produces optimal transfer of energy through the IEC connectors.


The NCF BoosterSignal is similar in concept in that it has a flat surface that elevates speaker cables from the floor but has no top clamp. It can be adjusted to any height with in reason with extensions to the vertical structure. It also has NCF technology in the horizontal lifter, similar to the NCF Booster and is also slightly pressurised. Around 4 -5 devices will be required per 2.5 to 3.0 m run of speaker cable dependent on the stiffness of the cable.

These clever device also incorporated Furutech’s NCF technology (Nano Crystal Formula) which produces negative ions that reduce static charges and thereby improves clarity and transparency. In addition the nano ceramic particles have piezoelectric properties that provide additional damping properties.


Our experiments in a variety of systems suggest that different components respond differently to the NCF Booster and NCF Booster Signal. At best the sound is clearer and more transparent. The sound can appear to be louder and, in some cases, the height of the sound picture is enlarged. In other applications the sound can become a little compressed and the tonal balance shifts towards being a little bright. We suggest auditioning samples before purchase. which can be arranged by phone.


NCF Booster £310
NCF Booster Signal £185
NCF Booster Signal L £150

NCF Booster - Additional Top Clamp £130
NCF Booster - Additional Cradle £120
NCF Booster Signal - Additional Cradle £115
NCF Booster - Extension Rods 10 £35

F1-28 connector

NCF Booster


GutWire Cables. NEW PRICE LIST APPLICABLE FROM 1 OCTOBER 2023. PRICES SHOWN TO BE CONFIRMED PRIOR TO ORDERING.

This Canadian company makes some of the finest, most musical cables we have heard over many years. There is very little artifice to their sound just allowing the music to be heard naturally. Nothing added or taken away. They particularly excel on transparency, holography and a very natural tonal balance. No hint of brightness – so common in many modern cables we have recently auditioned, especially those that seem to get the rave reviews. They are not about instant ‘impressive’ sounds but long term musical listening pleasure. Less ‘hifi’, more music. The major difference noted by our client in their own home systems is the large increase is sound stage, particularly depth and height, and faster speed and dynamics. 

Their cables are composed of high purity oxygen-free copper. As with many of our favourite sounding cables, copper delivers the most neutral, transparent and natural musical signal.

Cold-welding (a very high pressure form of crimping) of all connectors is also a unique feature to this cable manufacturer. No solder is employed. They firmly believe in the superior sound of cold-welding in the termination process. During their research process, a listening panel voted unanimously toward cold-welding terminated cables, 10 out of 10 times. Cold welding offer the following benefits: a better defined soundstage, maximum dynamics, real-life midrange and large scale 3D imaging.

A unique wire-weave pattern and the use of finest materials available also contribute to the renowned GutWire sound. All the cables employ a sophisticated shielding to reject Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). Effective shielding assures that the signal is not polluted and with their shielding design, up to 98% of the RFI and EMI are filtered out without any comprise to the audio signal. Result - a very low noise floor.

Some cable manufacturers rely on capacitors, coils or resistors to alter the audio frequencies. Others modify generic cable products with their own connectors. While these approaches work to a certain degree, they impose limitations and some compressive effects. GutWire Audio does not rely on pre-manufactured designs or other additives to achieve the ‘ultimate’ sound.

Their secret is their own unique design, hand-made construction, cold welding, multiple screening, and the use of the best materials in the world.

A large selection of signal cables and power cords exist. The sound improves as you go up the model chain with differences in performance distinctly audible. 

Two new interconnect models have been recently introduced based an a different copper metal and some other technical improvements: Definitive and Consummate. We have compared these to our reference interconnect, the Uno-S, already a superbly transparent interconnect that outperforms many competitive brands at higher prices. The Definitive interconnect is similar in concept to the Consummate but with simpler construction. It has more transparency, wider bandwidth, faster dynamics and effortless speed than the Uno-S which is already exemplary in these characteristics. Fast runs on piano and guitar maintain their composure and are rendered superbly articulate. It takes what the Uno-S does so well to another level. The Consummate interconnect with its individually braided conductors, similar in weave to the Uno-S, lifts this new technology up a few more notches from the Definitive. These new models require particularly long burn-in times, of the order of 500-600 hours, to deliver their optimal performance. Once there, music replay is without artifice, rhythm flows effortlessly and naturally, as if there is no cable at all between source and amplification. 

A new entry level series of power cords called the B-10 Series was introduced in 2021 and has proved very popular. Offering a high level of sonic performance for their price point and comparing well with other brands at much higher cost.  As well as a standard version there are several  B-10 Special Edition models using Furutech mains plugs and IEC connectors. The upgrade is sound quality with the SE variants is very easily heard.

The Congruence and Synchrony interconnects and speaker cables have been upgraded to Congruence Cube and Synchrony Cube models from 2022. We have evaluated the very first samples of the Synchrony Cube signal cables. Whilst recognisable still as the Synchrony sound, there is a noticeable uplift from the Synchrony Square with increased transparency and improved holography. Very neutral tonal balance with no real emphasis of particular frequencies. An extremely linear, wide bandwidth cable. The major change has been to replace the PE insulation material with Teflon known for its superior audio benefits. A slightly purer copper is being used for the conductors which adds a further sound improvement. These upgrades takes this model to a higher sound level and is a significant improvement to an already impressive range of signal cables from this brand.

Alan Sircom has reviewed the Synchrony Cube cables in HiFi + Issue 207 May 2022. 
"They just tell you what your music and your system can sound like with a surprisingly large sonic impediment removed.... Honesty without the courtroom drama. What more do you need?

Call for further information and to arrange a home evaluation.

The GutWire Synchrony Cube was awarded a highly commended product in the  end of year HiFi+ roundup.

The Consummate Ground has been quite an ear opener. So much so, that I would like to order another one for my phono amp. This cable beats EntreQ for results and convenience. It presents more of the music, a deeper soundstage and even seems to tighten up some electronic music. Richer and more natural timbres - overtones/harmonics - and the tonal decay seems to last longer or is brought more to the fore. Voices sound more natural too. In addition, one can turn the volume down to a degree without detriment to the music. I find it hard to envisage how it can be improved.



It should almost be mandatory to try out the Consummate Ground before thinking about a hardware upgrade.

Mr C v L, Norfolk

I thought it one of the most effortless, flowing, rhythmic, natural and least ‘cable‑sounding’ cables I’ve ever used.

Alan Sircom – Hifi+191


Interconnect cables

Congruence Cube – 1.0m RCA pair £550

extra 1.0m £160

additional charge for balanced XLR £100


Synchrony Cube – 1.0m RCA pair £935

extra 1.0m £290

additional charge for balanced/XLR £100


Eon-Z – 1.0m pair with Furutech CF-102R RCA £2025

extra 1.0m £585

additional charge for balanced XLR £555


Uno-S – 1.0m pair with Furutech CF-102R RCA £2950

extra 1.0m £875

additional cost for FP-601/602R balanced XLR £555 


Definitive - 1.0m pair with Furutech CF-102R RCA £3770

extra 1.0m £1055

additional charge for FP-601/602R balanced/XLR £555


Consummate  - 1.0m pair with Furutech CF-102R RCA £5260

extra 1.0 m £1610

additional charge for CF-601/602R balanced/XLR £275

Congruence Cube interconnect cable - RCA terminals

Congruence Cube interconnect cable - RCA terminals

Synchrony Cube RCA cables

Synchrony Cube interconnect cables - RCA terminals

Eon-Z RCA cables

Eon-Z interconnect cables - XLR terminals

Uno-S Interconnect cable

Uno-S Interconnect cables - XLR terminals


Speaker cables

Congruence Cube  – 8 ft (2.46 m) pair £1325

extra 2 ft (0.61 m) £275


Synchrony Cube – 8 ft (2.46 m) pair £2900

extra 2 ft (0.61 m) £590


Chime Cube AE – 8 ft (2.46 m) pair  £5360

with Furutech CF-201R spade or CF-202R banana

extra 2 ft (0.61 m) £935


Vison AE - 8 ft (2.46 m) pair £8890

with Furutech CF-201R spade or CR-202R banana

extra 2 ft (0.61 m) £1800


Speaker Jumper Cables

Synchrony Cube - 20cm/8" £425

Chime Cube - 20cm/8" £765

Vision Cube - 25cm/10" £2170



Congruence Cube speaker cable

Congruence Cube speaker cable

Synchrony Cube speaker cables - spade/banana terminals

Synchrony Cube speaker cables - spade/banana terminals

Chime Cube speaker cables - spade/spade terminals

Chime Cube speaker cables - spade/spade terminals

From here, it becomes clear that there is an awful lot of detail coming through, and this cable is one that plays the strengths of any system that is both resolving and articulate, yet not pushy and bright. GutWire’s Chime3 Absolute Edition is genuinely one of the best speaker cables you can buy today.

Alan Sircom – Hifi+191


Power cords

GutWire Cables produce the finest sounding power cords we have had the opportunity to listen to over many years. The change to the sound of a quality audio component very significant, principally one of much large sense of scale as the sound stage is wider and, more importantly, the illusion of depth is greater than with many more famous brands. The bandwidth is greater with extended highs and a more authoritative and extended bass.


There are three series of power cords: The new entry level B-10 Series; the long established Cube Series; the SV Series. 

The new entry level power cord is called the B-10 Series. As the nomenclature suggests it is made from 10 gauge pure copper conductors. The outer jacket is an attractive mauve colour with a black mesh sheath. 

Construction and finish is, as expected from this high-end cable manufacture, of the highest quality. An initial listening session with a sample not fully burnt in has taken us by surprise. The sound stage was exceptionally large and deep - a characteristic of GutWire Cables anyway - but this was more as would be expected from their reference Cube Series. Tonal balance was very natural and all frequencies presented very linearly. A full bodied bass with excellent texture and extension. The basic version fitted with MS HD 328 UK plug is priced at a very attractive £450. At this price, the sound offered exceeds most other well known brand power cords we have heard up to £1000.

We have commissioned a series of B-10 power cords fitted different models of Furutech plugs and IECs and and are designated B-10 SE - Special Edition. The uplift in sound quality from fitting these Furutech connectors is very significant and the difference between the gold-plated copper and the rhodium-plated copper variant  is easily heard in an audition.


The flagship range of long established power cords is called the Cube Series. These are probably the best sounding power cords we have heard when compared to many of the more famous and heavily marketed audio cables bands. The prime characteristics are: a vast, uncompressed sound picture, enhance bandwidth, lower noise floor hence better detail, and a more natural tonal balance.


GutWire introduced a new range of power cords called the SV Series in 2019. This is a development of the SP Series and replaces it. It will run in parallel with the existing Cube Series, as an additional flagship range. Based on the success of the SP-series, the SV Series is further improved by using new 101% IACS solid-core copper conductor. Natural minerals, based on rare earth compounds, are uniquely employed to absorb RFI and EMI.


The SV Series sound is different to that of the Cube Series. Very similar in terms of overall sound staging, perhaps a little wider but with a slightly more forward presentation. There is a slightly warmer mid band/upper bass and a little less bass extension. This may suit systems that might have a brighter tonal balance to some components. The choice between the sound of the two Series to some extent will be the customer's taste, and their system's overall tonal character. Please call for a more detailed explanation and advice on this aspect.


The SV Series power cords consists of each conductor screened and finished individually and then braided. This leads to a large outer diameter cable and may be ergonomically difficult where equipment is compactly housed and space is limited. There is a more compact version of the SV Series available whereby all the braided conductors are housed in a single sleeve making it more acceptable for UK audio system application. This variant is generally the one ordered by our clients.


A new entry level power cord has been introduced to the SV range called SV-Lite. This is made from the same conductors used in the other models in the SV range but is very flexible which makes it easier to use where equipment supports have to be placed with little clearance from the rear wall. A useful alternative to the B-10 SE Series of power cords that have a stiff outer jacket and are not especially flexible requiring a degree of clearance for cable malmanagement, albeit at a slight higher price.


B10 Series

B10 Standard UK– 6 ft (1.85 m)

with MS HD 328 UK plug/Wattgate IEC £450

extra length £60 per ft


B10 SE UK1 – 6 ft (1.85 m)

with Furutech FI-1363 G UK/FI-28 G IEC £660

extra length £60 per ft


B10 SE UK2 – 6 ft (1.85 m)

with Furutech FI-1363 R UK/FI-28 R IEC £740

extra length £60 per ft


B10 SE UK3 – 6 ft (1.85 m)

with Furutech FI-1363 G UK/FI-31 G (C19 16A) IEC £705

extra length £60 per ft


B10 SE EU1 - 6ft (1.85m)

with Furutech FI-E38 G Schuko/FI-28 G IEC £650

extra length £60 per ft


B10 SE EU2 - 6ft (1.85m)

with Furutech FI-E38 R Schuko/FI-28 R IEC £730

extra length 60 per ft


B10 SE EU3 - 6ft (1.85m)

with Furutech FI-E38 G Schuko/FI-31 G (C19 16A) IEC £695

extra length £60 per ft


Other combinations of mains plugs and IEC connectors to order by quotation. Please call 0118 981 9891.

B10 SE power cord

B10 SE power cord


Cube Series

Iris Cube – 6 ft (1.85 m)

with Furutech FI-1363R UK or FI-E38R Schuko/FI-28R IEC £1200

additional 1ft - £115


Clear Cube – 6 ft (1.85 m)

with Furutech FI-1363R UK or FI-E38R Schuko/FI-28R IEC £1310

additional 1ft - £125


Air Cube – 6ft (1.85m)

with Furutech FI-1363R UK or FI-E38R Schuko/FI-28R IEC £1750

additional 1ft - £166


Power Cube – 6ft (1.85 m)
with Furutech FI-1363R or FI-E38R Schuko/FI-28R IEC £1875

additional 1ft - £195


Pure Cube - 6 ft (1.85 m)

with Furutech FI-1363R or FI-38R Schuko/FI-50R IEC £2590

additional 1ft - £230

Additional for Furutech FI-E50R Schuko/FI-50R IEC £380


X Cube - 6ft (1.85 m)

with Furutech FI-1363R or FI-38R Schuko/FI-50R IEC £4300

additional 1ft - £405

Additional for Furutech FI-E50R Schuko/FI-50R IEC £380


Iris Cube power cord

Air Cube power cord

Pure Cube power cord

X Cube power cord


SV Series

NEW SV-Lite Power cord - 6 ft (1.85 m)
with FI-1363R UK or FI-38R Schuko/FI-28R IEC £1135

additional cost for 1 ft £95


SV-6 Power cord - 6 ft (1.85 m)
with FI-1363R UK or FI-38R Schuko/FI-28R IEC £1445

additional cost for 1 ft £135


SV-8 Power cord - 6ft (1.85 m)
with FI-1363R UK or FI-38R Schuko/FI-28R IEC £2085

additional cost for 1 ft £185


SV-12 Power Cord – 6 ft (1.85 m)

with FI-1363R UK or FI-38R Schuko/FI-28R IEC £2270

additional cost for 1 ft £235


SV-16 Power Cord – 6 ft (1.85 m)

with FI-1363R UK or FI-38R Schuko/FI-50R IEC £2870

additional cost for 1 ft £270

additional cost for Furutech FI-E50R Schuko/FI-50R IEC £155


SV-22 Power Cord – 6 ft (1.85 m)

with FI-1363R UK or FI-38R Schuko/FI-50R IEC £5190

additional cost for 1 ft £500

additional cost for Furutech FI-E50R Schuko/FI-50R IEC £150


SV-28 Power cable - 6 ft (1.85 m)

with FI-1363R UK or FI-38R Schuko/FI-50R IEC £9780

additional cost for 1 ft £990

additional cost for Furutech FI-E50R Schuko/FI-50R IEC £115


SV-16 Power Cord

SV-22 Power Cord


Ground Cables

An extremely effective and simple way of improving the sound of any audio system. A single cable to enable the proper grounding of electronic components. Very few circuit boards are actually grounded, and if they are this may be via the power supply. The GutWire Ground Cables provide such a ground and the shortest path to the mains ground. There is an immediate reduction in noise, especially noticeable in a reduction of high frequency distortions which results in a more natural tonal balance. Transparency is improved as is the sound stage scale with a better image focus within that stage.

Simply attach the RCA or XLR, plug end to any spare input socket on your integrated amplifier or pre-amplifier. The mains plug end goes into any spare wall socket, or into a mains distributor. This creates the shortest route to ground from the circuit boards and introduces a different ground potential into the system. It is best to avoid plugging into mains conditioners or regenerators and these components tend to reduce the effectiveness of the ground cables.


Only the earth pin in the mains plug is connected to the ground part of the RCA/XLR connector, or to a spade; the live and neutral pins are completely sealed off inside the mains plug. Obviously, it would be completely inappropriate to transmit AC voltage to a component's chassis.


It takes moments to hear the sound stage increase in depth and width, the tonal balance has more weight and is more natural, less "hifi".Image focus is better, Increased transparency results in better resolution of fine detail.


The first place to try is the pre-amplifier. This is heart of any audio system with all other components connected to it. One Ground Cable produces the largest effect. A second one can provide further useful sonic gains and is best employed in source component: a CD player, a DAC or a phono stage.


Experiments have shown that trying either left or right input sockets to a channel can gives a slightly different sonic results. It is because most circuit boards are not symmetrical in layout unless truly dual mono is design. Just choose the one you like the sound of best. If your electronics are truly dual mono in layout, there is a further benefit from using two ground cables of your choice. 


Far more effective than the passive EntreQ Tellus grounding box and cables, or the Vertex equivalent, or the active Telos Ground Box. No compression of dynamics, or added colouration, which can occur with these alternative grounding systems.


An elegant and simple solution; a single cable does it all.


The Perfect Ground cable is made from multi-strand high purity oxygen free copper. The new version of the Perfect Ground cable is now fitted with Furutech FI-1363 G UK plug or Wattgate Gold Schuko plug for enhanced performance and quality.

Perfect Ground cable V2 - 6ft - UK or Schuko  £560

Additional cost for 1ft £60


The Ultimate Ground takes the construction and the performance to a higher level using a small number of solid core conductors made from a special copper. There is more shielding and anti-resonance damping in the outer jacket. The connectors can be RCA, XLR, spade, clip or coaxial. RCA connector is the most popular; other types available to order. The mains plug can be either Furutech FI-1363 G UK or Wattgate Gold Schuko and are filled with a natural mineral Binchō-tan which provides resonance damping.

Ultimate Ground cable - 6ft - UK or Schuko/RCA £650

Additional cost for 1ft £65

Additional cost for Furutech FP-601G XLR £125


A new variant of the Ultimate Ground cable is now available called the Ultimate Ground Crystal Edition. This model uses the new 101% IACS solid-core copper conductors incorporated in the SV Series of power cords. It offers a sound that is slightly higher in tonal balance whilst still producing the same depth of sound stage and better image focus as the regular Ultimate Ground cable.

Ultimate Ground Crystal Edition cable - 6ft - UK or Schuko/RCA £740

Additional cost for 1ft £80

Additional cost for Furutech FP-601G XLR £125


The Consummate Ground cable takes the GutWire ground cable technology to greater heights, particularly in the area of holography. Whilst the Ultimate Ground offer superb sound staging, the Consummate Ground creates a bigger stage, both left and right but most importantly in the depth, the level of transparency increases and tonal balance is much fuller. Instruments and vocalists are truly in their own space with textures and decay of notes clearly displayed. It is possible to imagine the full dimensionality of each instrument. Piano in particular is rendered in such a way the shape, position and size of the instrument is easily perceived within the recorded venue. Singers are more than just a voice, there is a person standing there in space.

Consummate Ground cable - 6ft- UK or Schuko £1500

Additional cost for 1ft £165

Additional cost for Furutech FP-601G XLR £90


The Consummate Ground cable requires a longer burn-in time than either the Ultimate Ground or the Perfect Ground. Our listening tests have shown this is approximately 120-200 hours to give optimum performance compared to 50 hours for the other two models. This is achieved once connected to an electronic component that is either turned fully on or in standby mode. Hence this burn-in time is achieved in approximately 5 to 9 days. For this reason, customers requiring a home trial prior to purchase will be sent a fully burnt-in demonstration model. If satisfied with the ground cable effect, this will need to be returned and exchanged for a new sample. 


Please call to arrange a no obligation home audition. Full refund if not satisfied. 


Perfect Ground cable

Perfect Ground cable

Ultimate Ground cable

Ultimate Ground cable

Consummate Ground Cable


USB Cable, LAN, and Digital Cables

GutWire have discontinued the USBe-1 cable due to lack of parts availability. They have reformulated with two new wires: a 90% copper/10% silver alloy; 100% silver.


We have auditioned the USB-CuAg which requires a long burn-in time, approximately 500 hours, and have found it sonically superior to the USBe-1 model which was our reference USB cable compared other competitive brands. The main upgrade is one of additional transparency which improves fine detail resolution and

3-dimensional holography.

We will report on the USB-Ag pure silver USB cable in due course.

GutWire USB-CuAg (A-B) 2.0 Cable - 1.0m £910

Additional cost for 0.5m £140

GutWire USB-Ag (A-B) 2.0 Cable - 1.0m £2000

Additional cost for 0.5m £320


A new Ethernet digital cable is now available based on pure copper conductors

GutWire LAN Cu Ethernet cable - 1.0m £660

Additional cost for 0.5m £108


There is a new digital coaxial cable based on the Cube technology

Synchrony Cube Digital Cable - 1.0 m £590

Additional cost for 0.5m £10


USB Cable and Digital Cable

USB- CuAg 2.0 Digital USB Cable


Puritan Audio power cords

Puritan Audio Laboratories’ power cord philosophy differ from nearly every other cable manufacturer in that they use an ultra-soft, specially formulated silicone dielectric to insulate the conductors. This is principally designed to dissipate vibrational energy, whether this be from the environment or from the mains current itself oscillating at 50 Hz, compared the more usual stiff conductors, insulators, outer jacket approach. The outer jacket is made from a woven fabric which makes the entire power cord highly flexible and deliberately floppy. Puritan cables therefore make an excellent choice where space is limited, and access to the rear of a component is constrained. 


All the conductors are grain-optimised high purity copper with the Ultimate model consisting of 12 AWG (4 square mm) conductors, rated for a massive 41 amps.



The ground conductor is also treated along its entire length with a highly flexible and complex polycrystalline metals layer that neutralises interference frequencies that maybe present on the ground line.


The silicone dielectric is then encased in a three-layer screen only found on this brand. The layers consist of the following:


  1. The first screen contains a complex assemblies of carbon atoms formed into a variety of molecular formats. These structures intercept incoming airborne based interference confusing, absorbing and neutralising them. They further attract and neutralise unwanted frequencies being transmitted through the power conductors themselves.
  2. The second layer is a magnetic barrier, (MAG-X), which is a more comprehensive and effective barrier to electro-magnetic interference (EMI) waves than usual copper mesh or Mylar screens. This layer is not used in the Classic model.
  3. The third layer is a carbon resistive and absorptive screen which, when combined with the MAG-X layer, creates a further EMI barrier that is unsurpassed in its price range. 


The power cord range consists of three models: Classic, Classic Plus and Ultimate. All offer superb value for money and the difference in sound is easily heard. We have also developed Special Edition variants of the Classic Plus and Ultimate fitted with Furutech mains plugs and IEC connectors for further, significant sonic improvements. 


We recommend that 2.0m lengths give optimal performance; longer lengths available to order. 1.5m length will give a small reduction in sound quality. Whilst 1.0m length can be provided to order, we do not recommend their use with high quality electronics.


Classic 2.0m £100.00

Classic 1.5m  £85.00

High current C-19 IEC  +£30.00


Classic Plus 2.0m  £150.00

Classic Plus 1.5m  £130.00

High current C-19 IEC  +£30.00


Classic Plus SE Gold 2.0m  £390.00

Classic Plus SE Gold 1.5m  £370.00 

Fitted with Furutech FI-1363 G UK/FI-28 G IEC

High current FI-31G  +£27.00 


Classic Plus SE Rhodium 2.0m  £440.00

Classic Plus SE Rhodium 1.5m  £420.00 

Fitted with Furutech FI-1363 R UK/FI-28 R IEC

High current FI-32R  +£48.00 


Ultimate 2.0m  £620.00

Ultimate 1.5m  £540.00

High current C-19 IEC  +£30.00


Ultimate SE 2.0m  £910.00

Ultimate SE 1.5m  £810.00

Fitted with Furutech FI-1363 R UK/FI-28 R IEC

High current FI-32 R +£48.00


Other lengths and Schuko options by quotation.



Puritan Audio website >>

Puritan Classic Plus SE power cord with Furutech Gold connectors

Puritan Classic Plus SE power cord with Furutech FI-1363 G UK plug/FI-28 G C-15 IEC

Puritan Classic Plus power cord - C-19 high current IEC

Puritan Classic Plus power cord  UK plug/C-19 high current IEC

Puritan Ultimate power cord - C-19 high current IEC

Puritan Ultimate power cord  UK plug/C-19 high current IEC

Puritan Ultimate SE power cord with Furutech rhodium connectors

Puritan Ultimate SE power cord with Furutech FI-1363 R UK plug/FI-32 R C-19 high current IEC

Puritan Ultimate SE power cord C-19 IEC Furutech rhodium connectors

Puritan Ultimate SE power cord with Furutech FI-1363 R UK plug/FI-28 R C-15 IEC

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