Unlocking System Potential in the Leif 3 Series | Available at Trimira Audio
The Nordost White Lightning 3 Power Cord provides an entry point into Nordost's Leif 3 Series power-cable range, combining Micro Mono-Filament construction, FEP insulation, solid-core conductors, and mechanically controlled geometry.
Designed to provide a carefully constructed AC connection between the mains supply and audio electronics, White Lightning 3 is suited to source components, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers, and other compatible HiFi equipment.
At Trimira Audio, we recommend the White Lightning 3 Power Cord as a starting point for listeners looking to upgrade from conventional equipment-supplied power cables.
Key Features & Technological Innovations
Proprietary Micro Mono-Filament Construction
Each conductor incorporates an FEP filament before the outer FEP jacket is applied.
This creates a low-contact dielectric environment designed to minimize dielectric interaction and energy storage around the conductors.
Solid-Core Silver-Plated OFC Conductors
White Lightning 3 uses high-purity silver-plated OFC solid-core conductors, providing consistent conductor geometry and avoiding the strand interaction associated with conventional stranded power 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 durability.
Precision Terminations
The White Lightning 3 Power Cord can be configured for regional mains standards, including:
- Australian 3-pin
- US NEMA
- UK
- EU Schuko
IEC termination options include C13 and C19, subject to the requirements of the connected equipment.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
White Lightning 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 Signal Transfer |
| 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
For installation, the mains plug and IEC connector should be matched to the equipment's requirements.
IEC C13 is the common standard for many source components, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, and other HiFi electronics.
IEC C19 is a higher-current connector intended for compatible equipment requiring that interface.
Trimira Audio can confirm the correct configuration before ordering.
Consult with the Audio Specialists at Trimira Audio
The Nordost White Lightning 3 Power Cord provides an accessible introduction to Nordost's Leif 3 power-cable architecture.
Trimira Audio can assist with:
- Australian termination selection
- IEC C13 versus C19 compatibility
- Cable length selection
- Source-component and amplifier matching
- Complete system power-cable planning
- Private system auditions
For a first step into Nordost power cabling, White Lightning 3 combines Micro Mono-Filament construction, silver-plated solid-core OFC, FEP insulation, controlled conductor geometry, and precision regional terminations in a Leif 3 Series power cord.
