NAIM POWERLINE User manual

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Naim Audio Limited
Southampton Road • Salisbury
England • SP1 2LN
Tel : [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.naimaudio.com
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With the launch of Naim’s first custom designed and manufactured mains
cable system, the most fundamental of all audio hardware items has hit
centre stage. The Power-Line consists of a mains outlet plug, a mains cable
and a mains IEC inlet plug, Each element incorporates features never before
seen in an audio mains cable, and, like Naim’s Hi-Line interconnect cable, the
Power-Line represents a genuine advance in high-end audio engineering.
The Power-Line’s unique design is the result of hundreds of hours of
experimentation, research and listening aimed at identifying and optimising
the critical elements of audio mains power cables. Mechanical energy
transmission, eddy current propagation and conductivity factors were all
identified and numerous steps taken within the design to eliminate any
negative influence.
The Power-Line mains plug features a thermoset resin case carrying floating
pins that align for enhanced contact area. The stripped cable ends are
secured by specially profiled clamp screws and the cable is both decoupled
and clamped by an ingenious die-cast component that includes measures to
suppress case eddy currents.
The Power-Line cable itself is custom manufactured with 4mm2cross section
copper conductors, individual dielectric insulation chosen for its sound
enhancing electrical properties, and a final rubber outer that provides both
high levels of inherent mechanical damping, and the correct stiffness to aid
dressing on installation.
Power-Line
Hi-Fi Starts Here

new product
Naim Audio Limited
Southampton Road • Salisbury
England • SP1 2LN
Tel : [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.naimaudio.com
[email protected]
POWER-LINE specifications
Completing the Power-Line is an IEC inlet plug that continues many of the
decoupling and electrical continuity themes of the mains plug. It features
floating contacts, combined decoupling and clamping, double wiper contacts
and case eddy current suppression.
The Power-Line brings gains in all areas of system performance with its influence
increasing as it is used on each component in a system. It represents a striking
and significant upgrade for all Naim hi-fisystems.
Note: The standard Power-Line mains plug is a UK only device. Export versions of
the Power-Line will be fitted with high-performance mains plugs conforming to
local regulations.
NAIM CABLE:
Conductors: 4mm2Copper, 3-core twisted
External Diameter: 8.8 mm
Approvals: UL 20841
Standard Length: 2.0 m
NAIM MAINS PLUG: Manufactured & Approved to BS1363-1
NAIM IEC CONNECTOR: Tested & Certified to EN60320-1