Shunyata Research's VENOM HC (High Current) represents the finest performer in designer Caelin Gabriel's series of reasonably priced power cords. While the VENOM-3 is ideal for higher-end source components and the VENOM-3s performs exceptionally with lower cost peripherals; the VENOM HC is the heavy-hitter of this triad due to its ability to deliver massive current to power conditioners (such as Shunyata's own HYDRA and VENOM PS8) and to the world's most power hungry amplifiers. The VENOM HC was designed using Shunyata's exclusive DTCD™ measurement analysis.
The VENOM HC is similar in appearance and construction to the VENOM-3, however new custom connectors were designed to accommodate the significantly larger conductors. The massive AC connectors showcase the internal termination quality and heavy gauge solid brass contacts. The outline of the VENOM HC's massive, spiraling OFC conductors can be seen under the extremely flexible dark blue outer jacket. If your system demands require a high-current power cable, there is no better value in high-performance audio than the VENOM HC!
The Venom High Current power cord is available right now with a 15A configuration. The VHC's massive gauge and affordable price allows it to be used with all high-performance electronic applications but because of its sheer size, it is an ideal power cord for amplifiers, pre-amplifiers, power conditioners and power distributors.
15A C-15 IEC connectors.
PURE OFC COPPER CONDUCTORS
- Oxygen free copper
- Large 10 Gauge Conductors
SHUNYATA CUSTOM VIPER 320 WALL CONNECTOR
- Solid 688 OLIN Brass Contacts
- Plating for Corrosion Protection
- Superior Contact Grip
- Tension and soldered connections
SHUNYATA DESIGNED MOLDED IEC CONNECTOR
- Solid Brass Contacts
- Nickel Plating for Corrosion Protection
- Superior Contact Grip
- Crimped and soldered connections
DTCD™ TESTED
- Designed using the Shunyata Research DTCD™ Analyzer
- Ensures maximum instantaneous current capacity
SAFETY ASSURANCE
- Continuity and Polarity Tests - by two technicians
- HiPOT Tests for each cable
- Cable spools tested for insulation breakdown @ 4,000 VAC
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STANDARD LENGTH
- US: 1.75M
COLOR
- Dark blue w/white stripe
CABLE DIAMETER
- 0.56 inches (14.2 mm)
ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS
- 10 Gauge
- OFC oxygen free copper
MAXIMUM VOLTAGE
- Max Voltage (US): 90-240 VAC (connector dependent)
- Maximum Instantaneous Voltage: 1250 VAC
CURRENT RATINGS
- Max continuous current: 20 Amps (connector dependent)
- Max instantaneous current: >200 Amps (800ms)
ELECTRICAL TESTS
- Polarity and continuity tests x2 (each cable tested)
- HiPOT Test: 2,000 VAC @ 5s (each cable tested)
- Insulation Breakdown Test: >4,000 VAC @ 2 minutes
CONNECTORS
- 320 15A - Custom Viper Termination
- IEC 15A - C15 Molded
