Shunyata Research Omega-X XC Power Cable | Power Distributor Cable
Shunyata Research Omega-X XC is the reference Omega-X power cable purpose-built for the connection between the AC wall outlet and a high-current power distributor. It uses massive 4-gauge VTX-Ag conductors, dual TAPc modules, CopperCONN connectors, fluorocarbon dielectric materials, and KPIP v2 processing.
Unlike Omega-X QR, XC does not use QR/BB noise-reduction architecture; its design prioritizes extremely low resistance and unrestricted instantaneous current delivery to the power distributor.
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Shunyata Research Omega-X XC is purpose-built as the high-current Omega-X power cable for the connection from the wall outlet to a reference power distributor. Shunyata specifies 4-gauge VTX-Ag conductors, dual TAPc Polarizer modules, CopperCONN connectors, fluorocarbon dielectric materials, and four days of KPIP v2 processing.
Who is Omega-X XC best suited for?
Omega-X XC is designed primarily for wall-to-power-distributor runs. Shunyata recommends XC for this position and specifies no noise-reduction technology in the XC model.
Omega-X XC vs. Omega-X QR
XC and QR serve different roles. XC uses 4-gauge conductors and two TAPc modules with no noise-reduction technology, prioritizing the high-current feed to a power distributor. QR uses 6-gauge conductors plus two QR/BB elements, NIC, and two TAPc modules and is intended for individual amplifiers, preamplifiers, and source components.
Technology
TAPc Polarizer: Shunyata Research's patent-pending Transverse Axial Polarizer couples to electromagnetic fields surrounding conductors and is designed to reduce electromagnetic distortion.
VTX-Ag: VTX-Ag combines a pure-silver center core with a concentric outer ring of pure copper.
CopperCONN: Shunyata's CopperCONN connectors use pure-copper contacts.
KPIP v2: Omega-X XC receives four days of Shunyata Research's proprietary Kinetic Phase Inversion Process.
Fluorocarbon Dielectric: Shunyata specifies fluorocarbon for very low dielectric absorption, high dielectric strength, and heat resistance.
Platinum-Plated Contacts: Shunyata specifies platinum plating on the IEC connector and on AC connectors for US/AS, EU, and UK versions.
Specifications
Conductors: VTX-Ag
Gauge: 04
Construction: 1-inch tube
Dielectric: Fluorocarbon
Noise Reduction: None
Technology: TAPc Polarizer 2x
AC Connector: CopperCONN, carbon-fiber; platinum plated on US/AS, EU, and UK versions
IEC Connector: CopperCONN, platinum plated, carbon-fiber
KPIP v2 Processing: 4 days
Color: Gray flex
Standard Length: 1.75 meters
Safety Assurance: Continuity and polarity testing by two technicians; HiPOT insulation testing at 4,500 VAC
Choice Audio guidance
Use XC to establish the wall-to-distributor feed in a reference Shunyata power system. Use QR on individual downstream components when the QR/BB and NIC noise-reduction architecture is appropriate. Choice Audio can help verify C15/C19 termination and length before ordering.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I use Omega-X XC?
Shunyata recommends XC for wall-to-power-distributor runs.
Does Omega-X XC use QR/BB?
No. Shunyata lists QR/BB and NIC for the QR model, not the XC.
Does Omega-X XC have noise reduction?
No. Shunyata's current XC guidance specifies no noise-reduction technology.
What is the standard Omega-X XC length?
Shunyata lists 1.75 meters as the standard length.
What is the main difference between Omega-X XC and QR?
XC is the 4-gauge wall-to-distributor cable with dual TAPc and no noise-reduction technology. QR is the 6-gauge component power cable with QR/BB, NIC, and dual TAPc.