2025 AC Power Cord of the Year: Crystal Cable 20th Anniversary Infinity

$34,000/6-foot length

Almost all of us have heard the sonic differences that elite power cords can make. The rub, of course, is that differences are not necessarily improvements; instead, they can amount to distinctive sonic flavors. That is not the case with Edwin and Gabi Rynveld’s newest offering. Their Crystal Cable Infinity power cords markedly lower background noise; increase resolution, density of tone color, and dynamic contrast; and add a more substantial third dimension to images. In a word, they are better. There is no “magic” involved in Crystal’s products, Edwin is, far and away, the most scientifically grounded engineer working in the cable market. The Infinities, for example, emply coaxial conductors with a central core of pure, solid, single-crystal silver. With shields of braided silver and strands of silver-gold alloy, such a construction is said to “resist induced RF distortion and keep magnetic interference out of your system” And so it does, to an extent that has to be heard to be credited. Yes, Infinity costs a lot, and yes, it is worth every penny asked. The best power cord JV has auditioned and this year’s TAS AC Power Cord of the Year. (Forthcoming)