mains cables & connectors
We are pleased to be able to offer the World Wide Patented CE-approved Supra LoRad replacement mains cables in unterminated lengths 'off the reel'. Two diameters are available: the NEW 'slim-line' 1.5mm version as well as the existing 2.5mm (both in stock now).

LoRad stands for Low Radiation of electric and magnetic alternating fields.

This is a 3 core mains flex which uses a patented screening technology to minimise electrically induced signals and protects your equipment from radiated mains noise. This is especially important nowadays, due to the increasing number of cables being connected to hi-fi and home cinema equipment. As such, it's possible for mains interference to infiltrate your system, leading to increased noise on both audio and video signals.

LoRad is also very flexible and can be used to improve the performance of many hi-fi and home cinema products. CD and DVD players and amplifiers seem to gain the most benefit from using LoRad. And you can use it to re-wire your multi-way distribution blocks, which power your entire system.

Needless to say, LoRad has been fully approved by a leading European testing house to meet all relevant safety requirements and hence is FULLY CE-APPROVED. As such (and unlike some competitor cables) LoRad is an ideal choice for any audio or home cinema system.

Be sure to download the 'SAFETY ADVICE' document, available via our home page, so you know how to connect the conductors within LoRad to mains connectors (although they are colour coded as per UK specifications).

Suitable connectors featured in this section include:
1) Supra 13A UK Mains plug and Supra IEC In-Line connectors, both of which are available in Ice Blue colour (to match the LoRad cable)..
2) Schurter-made IEC connectors available in either 'straight' or 'right-angle' types, as well as either 'HOT' or 'COLD' temperature variants.
3) Furutech IEC line connectors, which are available with Rhodium-plated contacts.

Note: We do not have any Figure-8 style plugs or adaptors - however, we have found out, via one of our customers, that Maplin can supply a basic 'Telefunken' re-wireable 2-pin plug (Part Number FT99H) for about 69p each. Visit Maplin Website

Some of these parts are not made by Supra but are offered to complement your existing equipment.

Supra LoRad 1.5 shielded mains cable        
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Hi-Fi Choice - 2x 'Bronze award winner' - Dec 2004 AND Dec 2005

LoRad 1.5 is a 3-core CE-approved shielded mains cable, designed to minimise the risk of RFI being induced into your Hi-Fi or Home Cinema system. It uses 3x 1.5mm conductors to carry mains voltages to your equipment.

Benefits include: reduction in system 'noise floor', improved audio quality (system dependant - the better your system, the more the improvement you should notice), reduced 'pickup' of electrical interference (from other household appliances).

Outer insulation: Soft PVC
Outer diameter: 8mm
Conductors: 3x 1.5 sq. mm (each conductor insulated with Blue, Brown and Green/Yellow coloured insulation material).
Current rating: 10 Amps
Cable Colour: Choice of Ice Blue or Grey

Weight: 103g per metre

Suitable mains plugs and connectors are listed lower down this section.

Sold (unterminated) off the reel.

Order either as:
- by the metre - enter in the order quantity box the number of linear metres you require off the reel.
- in 10m packs - enter the number of 10m packs of cable you require
- on a 100m reel

Be sure to download the 'SAFETY ADVICE' document, available from this link: HERE, so you know how to prepare and connect the LoRad conductors to mains connectors.

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Supra LoRad 2.5 shielded mains cable        
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Supra LoRad 2.5 is a 3-core CE-approved shielded mains cable, designed to minimise the risk of RFI being induced into your Hi-Fi or Home Cinema system. It uses 3x 2.5mm conductors to carry mains voltages to your equipment.

Benefits include: reduction in system 'noise floor', improved audio quality (system dependant - the better your system, the more the improvement you should notice), reduced 'pickup' of electrical interference (from other household appliances).

Outer insulation: Soft PVC
Outer diameter: 11mm
Conductors: 3x 2.5 sq. mm (each conductor insulated with Blue, Brown and Green/Yellow coloured insulation material).
Current rating: 16 Amps (certified)
Cable Colour: Ice Blue only

Weight: 170g per metre

Suitable mains plugs and connectors are listed lower down this section.

Sold (unterminated) off the reel.

Priced per linear metre or in 10m packs.

Order either as:
- by the metre - enter in the order quantity box the number of linear metres you require off the reel.
- in 10m packs - enter the number of 10m packs of cable you require
- on a 50m reel

Be sure to download the 'SAFETY ADVICE' document, available from this link: HERE, so you know how to prepare and connect the LoRad conductors to mains connectors.

more due early August


Supra 13A UK Mains Plug - Gold-Plated - Ice Blue     Was £ 10.00 £ 8.00  
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The Supra UK 13A 3-pin Mains Plug is purpose designed to be used with Supra LoRad 1.5 mains cable. (LoRad 2.5 can be accomodated, but it's a bit of a squeeze).

This new version plug features GOLD-PLATED contacts and hence should ensure a better quality connection to the socket in which it's connected.

Features:
- 13 Amp fuse fitted.
- BS1363-approved.
- Gold-Plated Brass internal fittings
- Colour: Ice Blue (to match cable colour).
- Suitable for either LoRad 1.5 or LoRad 2.5

Picture and exact specification to follow.

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Supra IEC Connector - Straight     Was £ 10.00 £ 8.00  
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Now available, the Supra IEC Line Connector is purpose designed to be used with Supra LoRad mains cable.

This connector will fit audio and AV equipment which are fitted with standard 6 Amp IEC 'kettle' type sockets. Available in either HOT or COLD types (HOT type pictured - has notch on underside).

CE-approved.
Brass internal fittings with copper type screws.
Cable exit gland: Choice of 8mm or 11mm
Colour: Grey (Note: As an alternative, we can currently offer a limited number of Supra IEC's in Ice Blue colour in either (HOT) or (COLD) types.....but there aren't many - less than half a dozen left).

Exact specification to follow (once confirmed).

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Supra SWF-10 IEC Connector     Was £ 10.00 £ 8.00  
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Supra have now designed their own IEC Line Connector for use with Supra LoRad mains cable.

The new connector is much larger and comprises a two part-clamshell type design, which is held together by a single screw that also serves to clamp the cable in place.

Large entry size gold-plated brass contacts are also fitted, to permit the connector to be used with both LoRad 1.5 and LoRad 2.5 cable.

CE-approved.
Brass internal fittings
Cable exit gland: Suits 8mm or 11mm diameter cable
Colour: Grey

Exact specification to follow (once confirmed).

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Supra MCH-10 IEC Chassis Connector - Ice Blue     Was £ 4.00 £ 3.20  
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Audio Grade 3-pole IEC chassis connector.

Designed to replace your existing IEC chassis socket as found on most equipment.

The simple design features 4 "lugs" that locate and secure the MCH-10 in place, once a correctly sized hole has been provided - usually by removing the existing IEC socket. No screws are used to hold the MCH-10 in position.

Just remove the existing IEC socket and replace it with the Supra MCH-10 version.

Colour: Ice Blue (to match cable colour).

Picture and exact specification to follow (once confirmed).

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(Electrical knowledge and mechanical skills required to disassemble your equipment and to fit this item - this may invalidate your warranty).


Basic IEC Connector - Straight - HOT type     Was £ 3.99 £ 3.19  
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A standard fit 3-pole IEC in-line socket connector HOT type) made by Schurter.

This connector will fit audio and AV equipment which are fitted with standard 6 Amp IEC 'kettle' type sockets. NOTE: This connector has a groove at the bottom where the connector fits inside the IEC socket - this is because this connector is called a 'HOT' type and is approved for use with products which generate or become 'HOT' (such as kettles).

CE-approved - 10A, 250V
CSA-approved - 15A, 250V
UL-approved
General Rating: 15A, 125V A.C. for North America (or 10A, 230V for EC).
Clamshell design, with a single screw holding the two piece body together.
Brass internal fittings.
Colour: Black only
Max Cable Entry diameter: 8mm (just right for LoRad 1.5)

To use this IEC connector with LoRad 2.5, you must dispense with the cable exit gland.

This connector has a very effective strain relief grip that can be used to ensure the cable cannot be pulled out of the connector.

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Basic IEC Connector - Right Angle - COLD type     Was £ 3.99 £ 3.19  
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A right-angled 3-pole IEC in-line socket connector (COLD type) made by Schurter.

This connector will fit audio and AV equipment which are fitted with standard 6 Amp IEC type sockets EXCEPT those that require 'HOT' type IEC connectors.

NOTE: This connector is only approved for use with products that DO NOT generate heat or get warm. Typically, this applies to most hi-fi and AV products.

If the product does generate heat, then you may need to specify the 'HOT' approved version, as the 'COLD' type connector may not fit the socket on the equipment - check to see if the existing IEC has a groove on the bottom edge of the connector - if it does you need the 'HOT' version.

CE-approved - 10A, 250V
CSA-approved - 15A, 250V
UL-approved
General Rating: 15A, 125V A.C. for North America (or 10A, 230V for EC).
Clamshell design, with a single screw holding the two piece body together.
Brass internal fittings.
Colour: Black only
Max Cable Entry diameter: 8mm (just right for LoRad 1.5)

To use this IEC connector with LoRad 2.5, you must dispense with the cable exit gland.

This connector has a very effective strain relief grip that can be used to ensure the cable cannot be pulled out of the connector.

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Basic IEC Connector - Right Angle - HOT type     Was £ 3.99 £ 3.19  
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A right-angled 3-pole IEC in-line socket connector (HOT type) made by Schurter.

This connector will fit audio and AV equipment which are fitted with standard 6 Amp IEC 'kettle' type sockets. NOTE: This connector has a groove at the bottom where the connector fits inside the IEC socket - this is because this connector is called a 'HOT' type and is approved for use with products which generate or become 'HOT' (such as kettles).

CSA-approved - 15A, 250V
UL-approved
General Rating: 15A, 125V A.C. for North America (or 10A, 230V for EC).
Clamshell design, with a single screw holding the two piece body together.
Brass internal fittings.
Colour: Black only
Max Cable Entry diameter: 8mm (just right for LoRad 1.5)

To use this IEC connector with LoRad 2.5, you must dispense with the cable exit gland.

This connector has a very effective strain relief grip that can be used to ensure the cable cannot be pulled out of the connector.

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