Product Description
The Tarantula MK6 from Merlin is specifically engineered for the UK mains, enhancing audio fidelity with advanced design features. The cable utilises three twisted strands of high-purity, oxygen-free copper conductors, ensuring excellent electrical flow and minimal resistance, leading to superior current handling. Merlin’s proprietary ECG (Energy Control Ground) technology is incorporated within the cable, which is instrumental in mitigating electrostatic build-up, a common detriment to sound quality.
Merlin’s innovative approach includes natural cotton within the cable to suppress microphonic noise, while the Ali/Mylar shield with an accompanying drain wire is an effective barrier against external interference. This rigorous construction is complemented by superior XLPE dielectric insulation, far surpassing the usual PE in standard mains cables, contributing to an even more refined sonic purity.
The Tarantula MK6 represents the culmination of Merlin’s commitment to audio excellence, providing a cleaner, smoother soundstage by effectively filtering extraneous noise from your system. This latest iteration of the award-winning power cable not only preserves the integrity of your audio but enhances it, allowing you to discover the untapped potential of your hi-fi setup amidst the noise-polluted modern home environment.
Available terminated with UK 13 Amp 3-pin, 2-pin EU or USA specific mains plugs, and with either IEC 10 Amp C13 or figure 8 2.5 Amp C7 equipment connections, Black Widow offers the ability to upgrade any Hi-Fi component that features a removable mains cable.
Conductor Material:
3 x 2.5 mm twisted high purity oxygen-free copper conductors ensure low resistance and greater current handling for a superior sound profile
Dielectric:
Extremely high-grade XLPE with anti-electrostatic properties, which has a much better dielectric constant than the regular PE used on most mains cables
Shielding:
Ali/Mylar screen with drain wire
Grounding:
The earth conductor uses a uni-lay construction screened with compounds to dissipate electrostatic energy.
Fillers:
Natural cotton fillers are used to dampen microphonic noise in the cable
Outer Jacket:
Flexible Polyurethane
Jacket finish:
White
Product Reviews
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