Cardas Audio Nautilus Power Strip
Best power distribution for audiophiles seeking clean, high-current system performance.
The Cardas Audio Nautilus Power Strip offers pure power distribution for your entire system within an elegant design. It features Point-to-Point wiring with heavy gauge, Ultra Pure solid core copper conductors and includes passive RFI/EMI protection on every outlet, mirroring flagship power cable filters. This unit delivers clean, high current to its six premium outlets. The attractive chassis design pays homage to the original Golden 6A strip. It comes standard with a 15 amp IEC inlet, with a 20 amp option available, and is meticulously hand-assembled in Bandon, Oregon.
$1500.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
14
/ 806
#14 in Power Strips & Surge Suppressors
Price vs Category Average
+817%
Above average
Number of Outlets
6
Who it's for
- Purists wanting uncolored power delivery without active signal interference
- Audiophiles seeking a lower noise floor and improved sonic detail
- Listeners prioritizing long-term durability and vibration-resistant construction
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers looking for entry-level power solutions
- Users requiring heavy-duty surge protection for sensitive equipment
- Owners of entry-level systems with limited resolution
Performance breakdown
Noise Filtration
Passive RFI/EMI protection on every outlet ensures a pristine signal floor.
Build Integrity
Extruded aluminum and brass construction offers exceptional resonance control and durability.
Current Delivery
Heavy gauge copper conductors maintain high current flow for demanding power amplifiers.
Connection Stability
Premium 4181US outlets provide a secure, low-resistance grip for power cables.
Internal Engineering
Point-to-point wiring and 3D-printed guides reflect meticulous, high-end assembly standards.
Grounding Performance
The massive copper earth plate provides a superior reference for system grounding.
Key Specs
Number of Outlets
6
Conductors
Solid core Grade 1, 99.9999% pure OFC copper
Chassis Material
Antiresonant extruded aluminum with brass end caps
Inlet
Standard 15 amp IEC (20 amp optional)
Weight
3.4701 kg (7.65 lbs)
Dimensions
40.005 cm (L) x 10.795 cm (W) x 6.35 cm (H)
Country of Origin
USA (Assembled in Bandon, Oregon)
EMI/RFI Filtering
Yes
Features
- Passive RFI/EMI protection on every outlet
- Point-to-Point wiring with solid core conductors
- Delivers clean, high current to all six outlets
- 3D printed wire guides ensure coil uniformity
- Premium Cardas 4181US power outlets
- Attractive case echoes Golden 6A design
- Hand-assembled in Bandon, Oregon
- Includes 1 kilogram copper earth plate
What customers say
Audiophiles widely regard the Cardas Nautilus Power Strip as a premium, foundational component for high fidelity. The consistent praise centers on its exceptional build quality, featuring a robust chassis and high-grade internal wiring that inspires confidence. The core benefit users highlight is the significant reduction in system noise. Listeners report a quieter soundstage, allowing subtle musical details and micro-dynamics to emerge with greater clarity and precision. This transparency improves musical flow without imposing a sonic signature. While performance gains are substantial, the high price remains the primary point of friction for many consumers. Dedicated enthusiasts view it as an essential investment to unlock reference level audio potential.
Know before you buy
The Nautilus features passive filtering on every individual outlet. This design mirrors the technology found in Cardas flagship power cables to ensure that noise from one component does not contaminate the power delivered to others.
The Nautilus uses a standard IEC inlet, so it is compatible with most high-quality aftermarket power cords. While it comes standard with a 15-amp inlet, a 20-amp version is available if your specific power cable requires that connection type.
The 1-kilogram copper earth plate provides a massive, low-impedance ground reference for the entire strip. This helps stabilize the electrical ground, which is essential for reducing noise floors and improving the overall clarity of your audio system.
Yes, the Nautilus is designed to deliver high current without restriction. The use of heavy-gauge, solid-core copper conductors ensures that your amplifiers receive the power they need for dynamic peaks without the compression often associated with lesser power strips.
The chassis is constructed from antiresonant extruded aluminum with brass end caps. This combination of materials is chosen to dampen mechanical vibrations, which helps prevent microphonics from affecting the performance of your connected components.
Point-to-point wiring eliminates the need for printed circuit boards, which can often act as bottlenecks for current. By using direct, solid-core copper connections, the Nautilus maintains a cleaner, more efficient signal path from the inlet to the outlets.
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