Audio T Verdict
Chord Company Clearway Power Figure-8 brings the same screened mains-cable construction as the standard Clearway Power into a version designed specifically for compatible equipment fitted with a Figure-8 mains inlet.
Chord Company uses high-purity multi-strand copper conductors, PVC internal and external insulation, its unique dual-foil screen and a high-density vibration-damping outer jacket.
The dual-foil screen is a particularly important part of the Clearway Power design. Chord Company developed it to reduce interaction with nearby cables and reduce the pick-up of high-frequency electrical noise found in modern homes.
This Audio T product is specifically the Figure-8 version. If your amplifier, source component or other equipment uses an IEC mains inlet instead, Audio T lists the Clearway Power IEC cable separately.
Available in 1m, 1.5m, 2m and 3m standard lengths, Clearway Power Figure-8 is a useful starting point for customers looking at Chord Company's dedicated screened mains cables for compatible hi-fi and AV equipment.
Chord Company Clearway Power Figure-8 Mains Cable
Clearway Power Figure-8 is a shielded mains cable designed and hand built by Chord Company in the UK.
This version is specifically terminated for compatible equipment using a:
Figure-8 mains connection.
This Is the Figure-8 Version
Please check the mains inlet on your equipment before ordering.
If your component uses an IEC mains connection rather than Figure-8, choose the separate Chord Company Clearway Power IEC cable.
Available Audio T Lengths
Audio T currently offers all four standard Figure-8 Clearway Power lengths:
| Audio T Option |
Equipment Connection |
Length |
| Clearway Power Figure-8 1m |
Figure-8 |
1 metre |
| Clearway Power Figure-8 1.5m |
Figure-8 |
1.5 metres |
| Clearway Power Figure-8 2m |
Figure-8 |
2 metres |
| Clearway Power Figure-8 3m |
Figure-8 |
3 metres |
Standard and Custom Lengths
Chord Company specifies standard Clearway Power lengths of:
Custom lengths can also be supplied to order.
High-Purity Multi-Strand Copper Conductors
Chord Company's published Clearway Power specification states:
3 x high-purity multi-strand copper conductors.
This is the manufacturer's published conductor specification for the Clearway Power family.
Manufacturer Specification Only
Chord Company does not publish a conductor gauge or cross-sectional area for Clearway Power.
It also does not describe the conductors as silver plated, so those specifications are deliberately not added here.
PVC Internal and External Insulation
Chord Company specifies:
PVC internal and external insulation.
The manufacturer specifically highlights its:
High mechanical damping factor.
Unique Dual-Foil Screen
One of the key features of Clearway Power is Chord Company's:
Unique dual-foil screen.
The screen is positioned beneath the outer jacket and is intended to reduce interaction with neighbouring cables and reduce the pick-up of high-frequency electrical noise.
Why Screen a Mains Cable?
Modern homes contain numerous sources of high-frequency electrical activity.
Chord Company developed Clearway Power's screening system specifically to reduce the cable's interaction with this surrounding electrical environment.
Dual Foil, Not Braid and Foil
The correct manufacturer specification for Clearway Power is:
Dual-foil screen.
This should not be replaced with the braid-and-foil shielding specifications used on other Chord Company power cables.
Keep the Clearway Specification Separate
Higher Chord Company mains cables can use different conductor, insulation and shielding arrangements.
The correct specification for Clearway Power remains high-purity multi-strand copper, PVC insulation and dual-foil screening.
High-Density Vibration-Damping Outer Jacket
Chord Company's published specification identifies the outer construction as a:
High-density vibration-damping outer jacket.
This surrounds and protects the internal conductor, insulation and screening assembly.
UK Mains Connection
For UK use, Chord Company offers Clearway Power with its:
Industry-approved high-spec UK 13 amp mains plug.
The equipment end of this Audio T version is terminated with the Figure-8 connection.
What Is a Figure-8 Connection?
"Figure-8" describes the shape of the two-part equipment connector used by compatible audio and AV components.
The most important point when ordering is simply to match the cable to the physical mains inlet fitted to your equipment.
Do Not Force an Incorrect Connector
If the equipment does not have the matching Figure-8 inlet, this is not the correct Clearway Power version.
Check the equipment or speak to Audio T before ordering if there is any uncertainty.
Clearway Power Figure-8 or IEC?
Figure-8 Version
- UK mains plug at wall end
- Figure-8 equipment connection
- Separate Audio T product page
- 1m, 1.5m, 2m and 3m options
IEC Version
- UK mains plug at wall end
- IEC equipment connection
- Separate Audio T product page
- 1m, 1.5m, 2m and 3m options
The internal Clearway Power construction is from the same manufacturer range; the important difference for the customer is the equipment-end connector.
Compare the Chord Company Clearway Power IEC Mains Cable at Audio T.
Designed for Compatible Hi-Fi Equipment
Chord Company identifies Clearway Power as suitable for compatible:
- Hi-fi components
- Audio equipment
- Source components
- Amplifiers
The equipment must have the correct mains connection for the chosen Clearway Power termination.
TV and Cinema Systems
Chord Company also identifies Clearway Power as suitable for compatible:
- Televisions
- Home cinema equipment
- Audio-visual components
Again, connector compatibility must be checked before ordering.
Hand Built and Tested in the UK
Chord Company states that Clearway Power is:
Hand built and rigorously tested in the UK.
Choosing the Correct Length
1m
A compact option where the component and mains connection are positioned relatively close together.
1.5m
A useful general-purpose length that provides additional flexibility behind an equipment rack.
2m
Useful where the equipment requires a longer route to the wall socket or mains distribution unit.
3m
Suitable for installations where the mains connection is positioned further from the component.
Allow Enough Length
Choose enough cable to reach comfortably without placing unnecessary strain on the equipment inlet, cable or mains plug.
Clearway Power and Power Distribution
Clearway Power can also be used as part of a wider Chord Company power-distribution system.
Audio T Portsmouth has previously demonstrated Clearway Power cables alongside Chord Company's PowerHAUS P6 distribution block within a Naim system.
Read: Chord Strikes the Right Notes With System Upgrade Options
Key Features
- Chord Company Clearway Power
- Figure-8 equipment connection
- UK 13A mains plug
- 3 high-purity copper conductors
- Multi-strand conductor construction
- PVC internal insulation
- PVC external insulation
- High mechanical damping factor
- Unique dual-foil screen
- Designed to reduce interaction with nearby cables
- Designed to reduce high-frequency noise pick-up
- High-density vibration-damping outer jacket
- Hand built in the UK
- Rigorously tested
- Suitable for compatible hi-fi equipment
- Suitable for compatible audio equipment
- Suitable for compatible TV equipment
- Suitable for compatible cinema equipment
- 1m standard length
- 1.5m standard length
- 2m standard length
- 3m standard length
- Custom lengths available to order
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chord Company Clearway Power Figure-8?
It is the Figure-8 terminated version of Chord Company's shielded Clearway Power mains cable.
Is this the IEC version?
No. Audio T lists the Clearway Power IEC cable separately.
What equipment connection does this version use?
Figure-8.
What plug is fitted at the wall end?
For this UK product, Chord Company specifies an industry-approved high-spec UK 13 amp mains plug.
What lengths are available?
1m, 1.5m, 2m and 3m are the standard lengths.
Does Audio T offer all four standard lengths?
Yes. All four standard lengths are currently represented on this product page.
Can Clearway Power be ordered in another length?
Yes. Chord Company states that custom lengths can be supplied to order.
What conductor material does Clearway Power use?
Chord Company specifies high-purity copper.
How many conductors does Chord Company specify?
The published Clearway Power specification states three high-purity multi-strand copper conductors.
Are the conductors solid core?
No. Chord Company specifies multi-strand copper conductors.
Are they silver plated?
Chord Company does not state that Clearway Power's conductors are silver plated, so Audio T does not add that specification.
What insulation does the cable use?
PVC internal and external insulation with a high mechanical damping factor.
How is Clearway Power screened?
With Chord Company's unique dual-foil screen.
Does it use braid shielding?
Chord Company's published Clearway Power specification states dual-foil screening, not braid-and-foil shielding.
What is the outer jacket?
Chord Company specifies a high-density vibration-damping outer jacket.
Is Clearway Power made in the UK?
Yes. Chord Company states that Clearway Power is hand built and rigorously tested in the UK.
Can I use it with an amplifier?
Yes, provided the amplifier uses the compatible Figure-8 mains connection.
Can I use it with a CD player or streamer?
Yes, where the equipment has the correct Figure-8 mains inlet.
Can I use it with a television?
Chord Company identifies Clearway Power as suitable for compatible TV and cinema systems, subject to mains-connector compatibility.
Does it filter or regenerate the mains?
Chord Company describes Clearway Power as a screened mains cable. It is not described as an active mains regenerator or power conditioner.
What is the difference between this and the IEC Clearway Power?
The key customer-facing difference is the equipment connector. This version uses Figure-8, while the separate Audio T Clearway Power IEC product uses an IEC connection.
Can Audio T check which version I need?
Yes. If you are unsure whether your equipment uses Figure-8 or IEC, contact your local Audio T store before ordering.
Related Chord Company Products and Audio T Guides
Why Buy From Audio T?
- Figure-8 versus IEC compatibility advice
- Help selecting the correct cable length
- Custom-length enquiries
- Advice on Chord Company mains-cable upgrades
- Mains distribution and PowerHAUS guidance
- Clearway versus higher-level Chord Company power-cable advice
- System demonstrations where available
- Home demonstrations where appropriate
- Ongoing after-sales support
Contact your local Audio T store if you need help confirming whether the Clearway Power Figure-8 is the correct mains cable for your equipment.