Choosing A Mains Lead

Hi-Fi mains leads or power cords as they are sometimes called come in all shapes and sizes, which to choose and what benefits will result is a question asked by many audiophiles. Budget is important to some while absolute performance is paramount to others. For many only the best will do regardless of cost while for many an improvement over the basic kettle lead supplied with the equipment will suffice.

Here some popular configurations, some costing under £50, others £1000’s.