$4999.99 (1.5-meter length)

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Exceptional!

A Legacy Of Exceeding Expectations For Just How Impactful A Power Cord Can Be.

Since 1995 "The Essence" brand has been synonymous with exceptional performance among all other power cords; redefining expectations for just how impactful a power cord can be to audio system performance. The Essence power cord has received praise and accolades from trade journalists to iconic music professionals and most important, from owners. Here are some examples:

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RENAISSANCE:

Rebirth. Revival. A Renewal Of Life, Vigor, Interest.*

What can we say about The Essence RENAISSANCE?

It's Better!

Redefining The State Of The Art

The Essence RENAISSANCE is not just incrementally better. Fundamental performance improvementsa were achieved by employing a new, patented cable geometry. The RENAISSANCE achieves a higher level of performance and refinement, yet it's character is true to the standard set by past generations. The Essence has always been known for lifelike dynamics, natural harmonics, transient speed and resolution. Compared to previous generations, the RENAISSANCE extends and improves upon every performance attribute; most notably in the following areas:

Improved bass extension, power dynamics, control, and detail
Extended high frequencies yet retaining natural midrange tone and harmonics
Superior transient speed, particularly evident on leading edge definition
More precise soundstage imaging with a greater sense of space around image objects
Enhanced low-level ambient details and overall resolution

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Features

Patented Cable Design & Improved Termination Process, Furutech "NCF" Connectors

New! Patented Cable Design

How were these performance advancemens achieved? We reevaluated our original cable design, challenging previous assumptions. Our primary objective - to further enhance transient current flow. This lead to a design change with fundamental effect, both improving current flow and further eliminating phase distortion. This cable geometry innovation earned a US Patent.

The Essence Renaissance Power Cord Patented Cable Geometry - Essential Sound Products

Multiple small-gauge line & neutral conductors for speed, phase performance and current capacity
Oversized ground conductor improves maintaining system ground
Inner jacket spaces shield away from current carrying conductors
Maximum coverage braided copper shield rejects RFI for lower noise. The shield is also effective at preventing the cord's electromagnetic field from causing EMI in nearby signal cables.
Outer jacket for superior protection
Woven polyester sleeving for added abrasion resistance

Buy The Essence Reference-II Power Cord With Patented Cable Geometry - Essential Sound Products

The Best Components, Build & Processing

Buy The Essence Reference-II Furutech Plugs and Connectors - Essential Sound Products

Selection of plug and connector components and termiantion process is critically important to realizing all the performance the cable affords. Specialty audiophile plug and connector manufacturers have made genuine performance advancements. After extensive evaluation of samples from several manufacturers, Essential Sound Products selected Furutech plugs and connectors with terminal blades and pins made from pure, unplated, high-purity copper. These components are the perfect compliment to the Reference cable line/neutral conductors, which are also high-purity copper.

Proprietary Termination Process

The purchased plugs and connectors used for The Essence literally undergo a transformation to enhance their performance prior to assembly. After termination, each connector is epoxy filled to hermetically seal the internal components, preventing oxidation, and providing maximum resonance control, strain relief and mechanical integrity for years of trouble-free performance.

Deep Cryogenic Treatment to -300^oF

Cryogenic processing alters materials at the molecular level. This permanent, irreversible process releases residual stresses, and alleviates the negative effects of crystalline grain boundaries in copper and brass. Cryogenic treatment effects a measurable reduction in the cord's resistively for improved current flow. The result is less distortion, which impacts all performance attributes, but particularly resolution.

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