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Power Cord

Name: Nordost (Chinese copy) Power Cord
Brand: Nordost (Chinese copy)

Nordost (Chinese copy)

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Estimated price (community-sourced)

$19

About the Power Cord

The 'Nordost (Chinese copy) Power Cord' refers to inexpensive replicas of Nordost's premium flat power cables, commonly sold on AliExpress and discussed in audio forums like Audio Science Review and Audiogon. These copies imitate Nordost models such as Heimdall 2 or Valhalla, featuring a flat ribbon layout with multiple silver-plated OFC strands (e.g., 9 strands per polarity, ~0.7mm diameter or 21AWG each, equivalent to ~12AWG combined). They use basic materials without proprietary technologies like Micro Mono-Filament or TSC shielding, often with cheap transparent plugs. Users report they provide 70-80% of the 'Nordost sound' at a fraction of the cost (genuine Nordost cords cost thousands), though measurements show minimal performance differences from standard cables. Popular for budget upgrades but criticized as fakes lacking authenticity[1][4][7][10][13].

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