Pangea Audio AC 14 XL MKII Audiophile Power Cable – 1.5m

Premium power delivery for your audio and video gear

The AC 14 XL MKII from Pangea Audio is designed as a reference power cord for source components, aiming to deliver a cleaner, more stable foundation for your gear. Built with performance-minded materials and a thoughtful geometry, it offers a way to subtly elevate the listening and viewing experience without altering your setup drastically.

Core materials and construction are chosen to minimize noise and preserve the signal path. Cardas Grade One copper conductors are selected for their conductive purity and consistent performance, while a heavy-duty DeathGrip IEC with massive gold-plated contacts provides a solid, reliable connection to your component. The solid grip you feel when plugging in reflects the cord’s emphasis on contact quality and enduring performance.

The AC 14 XL MKII uses a proprietary cable geometry designed to reduce background noise so your components have a cleaner power path to draw from. A screw-in/screw-out solid copper ground pin further helps maintain a stable ground reference, potentially reducing hum and noise in complex systems with multiple components.

Triple-layer shielding adds a protective barrier against RF and EM interference from nearby devices, cables, and ambient conditions. This shielding, combined with the robust conductor material and grounding approach, is intended to support a quiet power envelope around critical components like preamps, DACs, and CD players.

What you might notice in real-world setups

In a wide range of home audio and video configurations, the AC 14 XL MKII can contribute to clearer, more coherent detail, especially in complex passages where several devices compete for bandwidth. You might perceive tighter timing, more defined transients, and a sense of clarity across highs and mids, along with steadier operation in turn-on sequences and during longer playback sessions.

• Reference power cord for source components
• Cardas Grade One Copper Conductors
• DeathGrip IEC with gold-plated contacts for a secure connection
• Proprietary cable geometry to reduce background noise
• Screw-in/screw-out solid copper ground pin
• Triple-layer shielding to minimize RF and EM interference

Use cases and setup tips

• Best paired with preamps, DACs, CD and Blu-ray players for a cleaner power base
• Ideal for dedicated audio/video racks with multiple devices sharing AC lines
• Great for high-sensitivity components where noise floor matters
• Suitable for video-centric gear where avoiding interference can influence picture consistency

While every system is different, the AC 14 XL MKII is designed to offer a meaningful, non-disruptive upgrade path for enthusiasts who value clean power delivery and a quiet signal path. Consider it as a well-built addition to a broader optimization plan, where improvements are framed as possibilities rather than guarantees.