Low-Noise Mains Power Delivery in the Leif 3 Series | Available at Trimira Audio
The Nordost Purple Flare 3 Power Cord is a step-up AC power cable within Nordost's Leif 3 Series, designed for high-performance audio and AV components where carefully controlled conductor geometry, insulation, and termination are important.
Combining Micro Mono-Filament technology, silver-plated solid-core OFC conductors, FEP insulation, and mechanically controlled construction, Purple Flare 3 provides a purpose-built AC connection for source components, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, phono stages, AV electronics, and compatible power amplifiers.
At Trimira Audio, we recommend the Purple Flare 3 Power Cord for listeners seeking to move beyond standard equipment-supplied mains cables while remaining within Nordost's Leif 3 range.
Key Features & Technological Innovations
Proprietary Micro Mono-Filament Construction
The conductors are spiral-wrapped with an FEP filament before the outer FEP sheath is applied.
This creates a low-contact dielectric environment designed to reduce dielectric interaction and energy storage around the conductors.
Solid-Core Silver-Plated OFC Conductors
Purple Flare 3 employs 3 × 16 AWG solid-core conductors made from high-purity 99.9999% OFC copper with silver plating.
The solid-core construction provides consistent conductor geometry without the strand interaction associated with conventional stranded AC cables.
Mechanically Tuned Lay & Spacing
The conductors are arranged using controlled spacing designed to manage:
- Electrical interaction
- Electromagnetic coupling
- Mechanical resonance
- Microphonic behavior
High-Grade Extruded FEP Insulation
Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) provides a mechanically stable dielectric environment with low dielectric absorption and strong thermal performance.
Flexible Termination Options
Purple Flare 3 can be configured for regional mains standards including:
- Australian 3-pin
- US NEMA
- UK
- EU Schuko
IEC options include C13, C19, and C7 (figure-8) where appropriate for the connected component.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Purple Flare 3 Power Cord |
| Series |
Leif 3 Series |
| Insulation |
High-Grade Extruded Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) |
| Construction |
Mechanically Tuned Lay, Spacing & Micro Mono-Filament Design |
| Conductors |
3 × 16 AWG Solid-Core |
| Conductor Material |
Silver-Plated 99.9999% Solid-Core Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) |
| DC Resistance |
Low-Loss Current Delivery |
| Velocity of Propagation |
High-Speed Current Transfer |
| Termination Options |
US (NEMA), UK, EU (Schuko), or AU AC Plugs to IEC C13 / C19 / C7 (Figure-8) |
| Standard Lengths |
1.0 m, 1.5 m, 2.0 m, 3.0 m + Custom Lengths |
Choosing the Correct Termination
The correct IEC connector should always match the equipment's specified power inlet.
IEC C13 is common on many HiFi source components, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, and other electronics.
IEC C19 is intended for compatible higher-current equipment.
IEC C7 is the compact figure-8 connector used by compatible low-power electronics.
Trimira Audio can confirm the appropriate configuration before ordering.
Consult with the Audio Specialists at Trimira Audio
The Nordost Purple Flare 3 Power Cord is a strong step-up choice within the Leif 3 Series for systems seeking a more sophisticated power-cable construction.
Trimira Audio can assist with:
- Australian mains termination
- C13, C19 or C7 selection
- Cable length selection
- Source versus amplifier power-cable matching
- Complete system power-cable planning
- Private system auditions
For a high-performance mains connection, Purple Flare 3 combines Micro Mono-Filament construction, silver-plated solid-core OFC, FEP insulation, mechanically controlled geometry, and flexible regional terminations in a Leif 3 Series power cord.
