High-Current Power Delivery in the Leif 3 Series | Available at Trimira Audio
The Nordost Red Dawn 3 Power Cord is the flagship power cable within Nordost's Leif 3 Series, designed for demanding audio components requiring a robust, carefully engineered AC connection.
Combining Micro Mono-Filament construction, heavy-gauge silver-plated solid-core OFC conductors, FEP insulation, mechanically controlled conductor geometry, and precision termination options, Red Dawn 3 is particularly suited to integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers, monoblocks, power distribution components, and demanding source electronics.
At Trimira Audio, we recommend the Red Dawn 3 Power Cord for high-performance systems seeking the highest level of power-cable construction within the Leif 3 range.
Key Features & Technological Innovations
Proprietary Micro Mono-Filament Construction
Each conductor is spiral-wrapped with an FEP filament before being enclosed in an outer FEP jacket.
This creates a low-contact dielectric environment designed to minimize dielectric interaction and energy storage around the conductors.
Heavy-Gauge Silver-Plated Solid-Core OFC
Red Dawn 3 uses 3 × 12 AWG solid-core conductors manufactured from high-purity 99.9999% OFC copper with silver plating.
The substantial 12 AWG conductor gauge provides a robust current path for demanding audio equipment.
Mechanically Tuned Lay & Spacing
The conductors are arranged using controlled geometry designed to manage:
- Electrical interaction
- Electromagnetic coupling
- Mechanical resonance
- Microphonic behavior
High-Grade Extruded FEP Insulation
Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) provides a low-loss dielectric environment with strong thermal and mechanical stability.
Precision Hand Terminations
Red Dawn 3 can be configured for regional mains standards including:
- Australian 3-pin
- US NEMA
- UK
- EU Schuko
IEC options include C13 and high-current C19, subject to the equipment's specified inlet.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Red Dawn 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 × 12 AWG Solid-Core |
| Conductor Material |
Silver-Plated 99.9999% Solid-Core Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) |
| DC Resistance |
Low-Loss High-Current Capacity |
| Velocity of Propagation |
Ultra-Fast Current Delivery |
| Termination Options |
US (NEMA), UK, EU (Schuko), or AU AC Plugs to IEC C13 / C19 |
| Standard Lengths |
1.0 m, 1.5 m, 2.0 m, 3.0 m + Custom Lengths |
Choosing the Correct Termination
The appropriate IEC connector should be selected according to the connected equipment.
IEC C13 is widely used for conventional HiFi electronics.
IEC C19 is intended for compatible higher-current equipment and should only be used where the component provides the corresponding inlet.
Trimira Audio can confirm the correct mains and IEC configuration before ordering.
Consult with the Audio Specialists at Trimira Audio
The Nordost Red Dawn 3 Power Cord is the highest-performance power cable in the Leif 3 range, making it particularly appropriate for systems where conductor gauge and Nordost's Micro Mono-Filament architecture are priorities.
Trimira Audio can assist with:
- Australian mains plug selection
- C13 versus C19 compatibility
- Cable length selection
- Amplifier versus source-component matching
- Complete system power-cable planning
- Private system auditions
For a high-current Leif 3 power connection, Red Dawn 3 combines 12 AWG silver-plated solid-core OFC, Micro Mono-Filament FEP construction, mechanically controlled geometry, and precision regional terminations.
