Audio T Verdict
Chord Company Sarum T Power is aimed squarely at serious systems where the mains connection is no longer being treated as an afterthought. Sitting immediately below the flagship ChordMusic range, it brings Chord Company's proprietary Taylon insulation, extensive shielding and Super ARAY heritage to the cable supplying power directly to your equipment.
The basic job of a mains cable sounds simple enough: get electricity from the wall or mains distribution block to the component. In a modern Hi-Fi system, however, that cable also exists in an environment filled with high-frequency electrical activity from digital electronics, network equipment, power supplies and household devices. Sarum T is engineered accordingly, with particular attention paid to insulation, shielding and construction.
This Audio T version is the useful 1.5m length, providing a little more freedom behind an equipment rack than a shorter 1m lead without creating unnecessary coils of spare cable.
At this price level, we'd always recommend hearing Sarum T in the context of your own system. It is designed for highly revealing equipment, and the most useful comparison is against the power cable you are already using rather than against a list of technical claims.
Chord Company Sarum T Super ARAY Power Cable - 1.5m
Sarum T Power is Chord Company's high-end mains cable and the natural power partner for Sarum T analogue, digital, network and speaker cables.
This Audio T product is supplied in a fixed:
1.5 metre length.
The current Sarum T design uses Chord Company's proprietary Taylon insulation together with high-quality materials and extensive shielding to provide power to compatible high-performance audio equipment.
Part of the Sarum T Range
Sarum T sits immediately below Chord Company's flagship ChordMusic family.
The range encompasses connections throughout a complete system, including:
- Analogue RCA interconnects
- Analogue DIN interconnects
- Analogue XLR interconnects
- Digital audio cables
- USB cables
- Streaming cables
- Speaker cables
- Speaker links
- Tonearm cables
- Power cables
This allows Sarum T technology to be used at several points throughout a suitably revealing system.
From Sarum Super ARAY to Sarum T
The current Sarum T range evolved from Chord Company's earlier Sarum Super ARAY cables.
The defining change was the introduction of:
Chord Company's proprietary Taylon insulation.
Previous Sarum Super ARAY generations used PTFE dielectric materials. The introduction of Taylon created the current Sarum T generation.
What Does the T in Sarum T Mean?
The T identifies the generation of Sarum cable using Chord Company's proprietary Taylon insulation.
Older Sarum, Sarum Tuned ARAY and Sarum Super ARAY products may therefore use different insulation and construction details.
Taylon Insulation
Chord Company describes Taylon as its proprietary advanced insulation material and uses it throughout the current Sarum T range.
For the power cable, Chord states that:
All internal elements use Taylon to their best advantage.
This differentiates Sarum T from lower ranges and from earlier generations of Sarum power cable.
Why Does Insulation Matter in a Power Cable?
The electrical conductors inside a mains cable do not operate in isolation. Their insulation and physical arrangement form part of the complete electrical structure of the cable.
Chord Company places considerable emphasis on dielectric behaviour throughout its upper cable ranges, which is why the move from PTFE to Taylon became the defining feature of Sarum T.
Super ARAY Heritage
This Audio T product carries the established:
Sarum T Super ARAY Power Cable designation.
Super ARAY technology was developed within Chord Company's original Sarum programme as the company investigated methods of reducing unwanted high-frequency effects within audio cable systems.
Sarum T combines that development heritage with the later introduction of Taylon insulation.
Extensive Shielding
Chord Company specifically highlights:
Uncompromising materials and shielding.
This is particularly relevant to mains cabling because a Hi-Fi system can contain numerous sources of high-frequency electrical activity.
These can include:
- Music streamers
- Network switches
- Routers
- DACs
- Computers and servers
- Digital displays
- Switch-mode power supplies
- Televisions
- Wireless equipment
Sarum T's shielding is designed as part of the complete mains-cable construction rather than being treated as a secondary addition.
Designed for High-Performance Electronics
Chord Company describes Sarum T Power as a cable intended to provide essential power to:
High-value and high-performance electronics.
Typical applications can include compatible:
- Integrated amplifiers
- Pre-amplifiers
- Power amplifiers
- CD players and transports
- DACs
- Music streamers
- Music servers
- Phono stages
- Turntable power supplies
- External Hi-Fi power supplies
- Mains distribution products
Check the Equipment Connector
Chord Company manufactures Sarum T Power with several equipment-end connectors, including high-specification 10A IEC, 16A IEC and Fig8 options.
The connector must match the equipment you intend to power. If you are unsure which connection your component requires, contact Audio T with the exact make and model before ordering.
10A IEC Connections
The conventional 10A IEC format is widely used across Hi-Fi electronics, including many source components and amplifiers.
Chord Company offers Sarum T Power with a high-specification connector for compatible equipment using this connection type.
16A IEC Connections
A separate high-current 16A IEC version is available for suitable equipment.
This is physically different from the more common 10A IEC connector and is used by some high-current amplifiers, power products and mains distribution equipment.
10A and 16A IEC Are Not Interchangeable
The equipment-end connectors are physically different.
Do not order purely on the basis that your component has an IEC-style mains inlet. Check whether it requires the standard 10A format or the larger 16A connection.
Fig8 Connections
Chord Company also offers Sarum T Power with a Fig8 equipment connector for compatible products.
This makes the range applicable to selected components that do not use a conventional IEC inlet.
UK Mains Connection
Chord Company manufactures Sarum T with UK mains connectors alongside Euro, US and Australian versions.
For a UK system, the mains connector should match the standard UK supply while the equipment-end termination must be selected to suit the connected component.
1.5 Metre Length
This Audio T product is:
1.5 metres long.
For many domestic installations, 1.5m provides a useful balance between avoiding excessive spare cable and providing enough freedom to position the component and distribution block properly.
Allow Room Behind the Equipment
High-end power cables can be more substantial than basic moulded mains leads.
Allow enough space behind the component for the cable to form a natural curve rather than forcing it into a tight bend immediately behind the connector.
Other Sarum T Power Cable Lengths
Chord Company's current standard lengths are:
Custom lengths and terminations can also be manufactured to order.
This particular Audio T product record is specifically for the 1.5m cable.
Can I Order a Custom Length?
Yes.
Chord Company currently supports custom Sarum T power-cable lengths and terminations.
If 1.5m is unsuitable for the intended installation, contact Audio T before ordering and we can discuss the required specification.
Suitable for Amplifiers
Sarum T Power can be used with compatible integrated, pre and power amplifiers where the selected connector and electrical specification are appropriate.
For larger amplifiers, check whether the equipment requires a conventional IEC connector or the larger high-current version.
Suitable for Digital Sources
Sarum T is equally relevant to compatible digital source equipment, including:
- CD players
- CD transports
- Music streamers
- DACs
- Music servers
These products can themselves generate considerable high-frequency electrical activity, making power and shielding particularly relevant considerations within an ambitious digital system.
Suitable for Analogue Sources and Power Supplies
Compatible phono stages, turntable power supplies and other analogue electronics can also use Sarum T Power where the appropriate mains inlet is provided.
Powering a Mains Distribution Block
Sarum T can also be considered as the incoming power cable for a compatible high-performance mains distribution product.
Chord Company's PowerHAUS range, for example, includes models using heavy-duty 16A IEC power inputs.
Where a 16A connection is required, the corresponding Sarum T Power termination must be specified.
View Chord Company PowerHAUS M6 at Audio T.
Sarum T Power with PowerHAUS
For systems already using a PowerHAUS mains distribution block, Sarum T provides a high-level option for the connection between the wall supply and the distribution block or between the block and compatible components.
The correct connection arrangement will depend on the particular PowerHAUS model and equipment being powered.
Sarum T Power Versus a Standard Supplied Lead
A standard moulded mains cable is primarily intended to provide a safe electrical connection between the wall and the equipment.
Sarum T goes considerably further in its construction, with Chord Company focusing on:
- Advanced Taylon insulation
- Super ARAY development
- High-quality internal materials
- Extensive shielding
- High-specification terminations
- Application-specific connector options
Sarum T Versus ChordMusic Power
ChordMusic remains Chord Company's flagship cable range, with Sarum T positioned directly below it.
Sarum T Power
- High-end Sarum T range
- Taylon insulation
- Super ARAY heritage
- Extensive shielding
- Multiple IEC and equipment connector options
- 1m, 1.5m and 2m standard lengths
- Custom lengths available
ChordMusic Power
- Flagship Chord Company range
- Taylon insulation
- Most ambitious Chord Company cable construction
- Designed for reference-level systems
- Custom options available
Why Consider Sarum T Throughout a System?
Sarum T is a complete cable family rather than a single isolated product.
That allows the same range philosophy to be used for:
- Mains power
- Analogue signals
- Digital signals
- Network audio
- USB audio
- Loudspeaker connections
There is no requirement to change every cable at once. In fact, introducing one cable at a time is often a much more useful way to judge what each change contributes to a particular system.
Can I Use Sarum T Power on Just One Component?
Yes.
There is no requirement to fit Sarum T power cables to every component in the system.
Starting with one key component and comparing it with the existing lead can be a sensible way to evaluate whether further changes are worthwhile.
Change One Cable at a Time
If you are evaluating several power or signal cables, change them individually wherever practical.
It makes it much easier to determine which change is responsible for what you are hearing.
Which Component Should I Try First?
There is no universal answer because systems vary considerably.
A source component, amplifier or the incoming connection to a mains distribution block can all be sensible places to evaluate a power-cable upgrade.
Audio T can help identify the most useful starting point based on your particular system.
Older Sarum Cables
Earlier versions of Sarum used different dielectric materials before the introduction of Taylon.
Chord Company has historically offered upgrade routes for suitable older Sarum cables to later specifications.
If you already own an earlier Sarum power cable, contact Audio T with the exact version and we can investigate the current options with Chord Company.
Audiograde Review 2026
Sarum T Power remains an active part of Chord Company's current high-end range and was reviewed alongside PowerHAUS mains distribution by Audiograde in February 2026.
The combination reinforces the intended role of Sarum T as part of a complete high-performance power-delivery system rather than simply an accessory added at the end.
Sarum at Audio T
Audio T has been demonstrating Sarum power and signal cables for well over a decade.
Our Brighton team was demonstrating Sarum mains cables alongside DIN, RCA and speaker cables as far back as 2013, with the same basic principle we would recommend today: take the cable home and assess it in the system that actually matters, yours.
Read: The Chord Company Sarum at Audio T Brighton
For a more recent look behind the scenes at Chord Company, our Portsmouth team also spent a day at the company's Amesbury headquarters learning about its current cable and power products.
Read: Cable Guys for a Day - A Visit to Chord Company HQ
Important Mains Safety
Use Only with Compatible Equipment
Sarum T is a mains-voltage product.
Use only a correctly specified cable with compatible equipment and connectors. Do not modify, dismantle or reterminate the cable yourself.
If you are uncertain whether your equipment requires a 10A IEC, 16A IEC or Fig8 connection, contact Audio T before ordering.
Do Not Use Adaptors to Force Compatibility
If your component uses a different mains inlet from the cable termination, order the correct Sarum T version rather than relying on an unnecessary adaptor.
Chord Company offers several termination formats specifically to accommodate different equipment types.
Avoid Tight Bends
Allow the cable to form a natural curve behind the equipment.
Avoid forcing it sharply against a wall or furniture, and make sure the cable does not pull sideways on the equipment's mains socket.
Do Not Coil Excess Cable Tightly
If a small amount of spare cable remains, route it naturally rather than winding it into a tight coil behind the equipment rack.
This is another reason why choosing an appropriate cable length is preferable to automatically buying the longest available option.
Key Features
- Chord Company Sarum T Power
- Super ARAY power-cable range
- Fixed 1.5m Audio T version
- Proprietary Taylon insulation
- Advanced Sarum T construction
- Extensive shielding
- High-specification materials
- Designed for high-performance electronics
- Part of the complete Sarum T cable family
- Suitable for compatible amplifiers
- Suitable for compatible digital sources
- Suitable for compatible analogue equipment
- Suitable for compatible external power supplies
- Can partner mains distribution products
- 10A IEC version available from Chord Company
- 16A IEC version available from Chord Company
- Fig8 version available from Chord Company
- UK mains termination available
- 1m manufacturer-standard length
- 1.5m manufacturer-standard length
- 2m manufacturer-standard length
- Custom lengths available to order
- Custom terminations available to order
- Sits immediately below ChordMusic
- Demonstration recommended
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chord Company Sarum T Power?
Sarum T Power is Chord Company's high-end mains cable, using proprietary Taylon insulation, extensive shielding and construction developed for high-performance audio electronics.
How long is this Audio T version?
1.5 metres.
Is 1.5m a standard Chord Company length?
Yes. Chord Company currently lists 1m, 1.5m and 2m as standard Sarum T Power lengths.
Can I order another length?
Yes. Chord Company also offers custom lengths to order. Contact Audio T with your requirements.
What insulation does Sarum T use?
Chord Company's proprietary Taylon insulation.
What did older Sarum power cables use?
Previous Sarum Super ARAY generations used PTFE dielectric materials before the introduction of Taylon created the current Sarum T range.
Is Sarum T shielded?
Yes. Chord Company specifically highlights the extensive shielding used in the current power cable.
What does Super ARAY mean?
Super ARAY refers to Chord Company's advanced ARAY technology developed within its high-end Sarum cable programme.
What equipment connectors are available?
Chord Company currently offers high-specification 10A IEC, 16A IEC and Fig8 terminations for Sarum T Power.
Does the connector matter?
Yes. The equipment-end connector must physically and electrically suit the component being powered.
Is 10A IEC the same as 16A IEC?
No. They are physically different connector formats and are not interchangeable.
Can I use Sarum T Power with an amplifier?
Yes, provided the cable termination is appropriate for the amplifier and its electrical requirements.
Can I use it with a CD player?
Yes, where the CD player uses a compatible mains inlet.
Can I use it with a streamer or DAC?
Yes, where the component has a compatible mains connection.
Can I use Sarum T Power with a phono stage?
Yes, where the phono stage or its external power supply accepts a compatible mains connection.
Can it power a PowerHAUS mains block?
Yes, where the correct termination is specified. PowerHAUS models using a 16A IEC input require the corresponding high-current cable connector.
Does Sarum T Power filter the mains?
Chord Company describes the product in terms of its materials, Taylon insulation, shielding and ARAY development. It is a specialist power cable rather than a mains regenerator or conventional mains conditioner.
Does it regenerate the AC supply?
No. It is a mains power cable and does not generate a new mains waveform.
Does Sarum T Power include surge protection?
It should not be treated as a substitute for dedicated surge-protection equipment.
What sits above Sarum T?
ChordMusic is Chord Company's flagship cable range.
Can I use Sarum T Power without using Sarum T signal cables?
Yes. Each cable can be introduced individually. You do not need a complete Sarum T loom.
Should I upgrade every power cable at once?
Not necessarily. Changing one cable at a time makes it easier to judge its effect in your particular system.
Can older Sarum cables be upgraded?
Some earlier Sarum products have historically been eligible for factory upgrade. Contact Audio T with the exact cable version so we can check current availability with Chord Company.
Can I demonstrate Sarum T before buying?
Yes. Contact your local Audio T store to discuss demonstration or home-trial availability.
Can Audio T check which connector I need?
Yes. Give us the exact make and model of the component you intend to power and we can help identify the appropriate connection.
Related Chord Company Products and Audio T Guides
Why Buy From Audio T?
- Help checking the correct IEC or Fig8 connection
- Advice on 10A and 16A IEC compatibility
- System-specific power-cable guidance
- PowerHAUS and Sarum T matching advice
- Signature, Sarum T and ChordMusic comparison guidance
- Custom length and termination enquiries
- Amplifier and source-component setup advice
- In-store demonstrations where appropriate
- Home demonstrations where appropriate
- Older Sarum upgrade enquiries
- Ongoing after-sales support
Contact your local Audio T store if you would like to demonstrate Sarum T Power, confirm the correct equipment connector or discuss a custom length for your system.