Tellurium Q Black II Power Cable

Description

Tellurium Q Black II Power Cable

The Tellurium Q Black II Power Cable is a high-performance mains cable developed from the ground up specifically for high-fidelity audio systems.

Part of Tellurium Q’s Black Family, the Black II Power Cable is designed to combine refinement, clarity, stronger bass definition and a more coherent musical presentation without introducing an artificially bright or aggressive tonal balance.

The current Black II generation represents a substantial refinement over the original Black power cable, with improvements in transient speed, soundstage definition, low-frequency control and overall musical precision.

From Black to Black II

The original Black power cable already received strong international recognition, but Tellurium Q continued to develop the design.

The company describes the earlier Black as comparatively less refined when heard directly against the current Black II.

Although the two generations look visually similar, Tellurium Q states that the Black II is significantly more precise, musically focused and consistent with the company’s more recent research.

The improvement becomes particularly obvious in high-resolution systems where small changes in power delivery, timing and noise behaviour can become easier to perceive.

Soundstage and Image Definition

The Black II Power Cable has also been praised for improving soundstage organisation.

In a resolving system, instruments can become easier to place within the recording while the space between performers becomes more clearly defined.

Rather than exaggerating width or depth, the Black II aims to improve the stability and coherence of the existing spatial information.

Low-Frequency Weight and Definition

Bass reproduction is another area where the Black II has received considerable praise.

Greater low-frequency weight is most useful when it is accompanied by improved definition and timing.

The Black II is designed to deliver stronger bass impact while maintaining the texture and articulation of individual notes.

This can be particularly beneficial with power amplifiers, integrated amplifiers and other components with substantial current demands.

1.5 Metre Standard Length

The standard Black II Power Cable length is 1.5 metres.

This length provides practical flexibility for connecting source components, DACs, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers and power amplifiers without excessive cable routing.

Burn-In and Settling

Tellurium Q states that its cables can improve as they settle into a system, and the Black power cable has historically been one of the models where the company has noted a particularly noticeable change.

For this reason, a newly installed Black II may continue to change slightly during the first period of use.

Evaluation is therefore best made after the cable has been used normally for a reasonable period rather than immediately after installation.

Reviews & Awards

The Tellurium Q Black II Power Cable has received strong international recognition for its refinement, dynamics, bass control, soundstage performance and value within high-end audio systems.

Awarded and Recommended by…

HiFi Pig

“I was surprised at just how improved the Black II was.”

HiFi Pig highlighted faster transients, improved soundstage performance and stronger low-frequency reproduction compared with the previous generation.

HiFi Pig

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Passion for Sound

“Is nothing short of brilliant.”

Passion for Sound found the improvement unexpectedly substantial and particularly praised the overall improvement in perceived sound quality.

Passion for Sound

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StereoNET

“The result is a great-sounding, premium-priced mains cable that’s a meaningful upgrade to high-end systems.”

StereoNET regarded the Black II as a serious upgrade for high-quality systems rather than simply a cosmetic or incremental change.

StereoNET

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Hi-Fi Choice

“The Black II offers a notable improvement in audio quality with a new level of refinement to the sound.”

Hi-Fi Choice considered the Black II a clear improvement over its predecessor while maintaining strong value for money.

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The Audiophile Man

“This Black II mains cable is, I’m afraid, no exception to that deeply troubling situation. It sounds lovely.”

The Audiophile Man praised Tellurium Q’s consistency across its cable range and found the Black II difficult to fault within its price category.

The Audiophile Man

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The Ear

“The new Tellurium Q Black Mk II represents the best that I have heard from any mains cable that retails for under £1,000.”

The Ear regarded the Black II as one of the strongest mains cables in its price category and emphasised how quickly the benefits became apparent in the review system.

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Tellurium Q Black II Power Cable Specifications

• Type: High-performance mains power cable
• Series: Black II
• Family: Black Family
• Official product code: BK-PWR
• Standard length: 1.5 metres
• EU option: Schuko
• UK option: UK mains plug
• US option: US mains plug
• Equipment connection: IEC according to configuration
• Factory terminated: Yes

Black II Power Cable vs Blue Power Cable

The Black II sits above Tellurium Q’s Blue power cable in the performance hierarchy.

The Blue Family offers a warmer and more forgiving presentation, while Black II provides greater resolution, stronger bass definition, improved timing and a more refined overall balance.

Black II is therefore the more suitable choice for resolving systems where additional clarity is desirable without sacrificing smoothness.

Black II Power Cable vs Ultra Black II Power Cable

For systems capable of exploiting an even higher performance level, the

Tellurium Q Ultra Black II Power Cable

sits above Black II.

Ultra Black II moves further in low-level information, dynamic scale, spatial precision and overall refinement while retaining the natural Black Family character.

Black II remains a particularly strong performance-to-price point for many high-end systems.

Who Is the Tellurium Q Black II Power Cable For?

The Tellurium Q Black II Power Cable is ideal for listeners who want to improve refinement, bass control, transient definition and spatial clarity without making their system brighter or more analytical.

It is particularly suitable for high-quality amplifiers, DACs, digital sources and preamplifiers where the rest of the system is capable of revealing improvements in power delivery and noise behaviour.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the standard length?

The standard Tellurium Q Black II Power Cable is 1.5 metres long.

What is the official product code?

The official Tellurium Q product code is BK-PWR.

Is a Schuko version available?

Yes. The Schuko version is available for European systems.

Are UK and US versions available?

Yes. Tellurium Q also offers UK and US mains plug configurations.

Does the Black II require burn-in?

Tellurium Q states that its cables can change as they settle into use, and the Black power cable has historically been one of the models where the company has reported particularly noticeable improvement over time.

Can it be used with power amplifiers?

Yes. It can be used with power amplifiers and integrated amplifiers as well as source components, provided the equipment uses the appropriate IEC connection and the system installation is compatible.

Tellurium Q Cable Families

Blue Family

Warm and forgiving for systems with a slight edge or for listeners who prefer a smoother and more relaxed presentation.

Blue and Ultra Blue are especially suitable for AV and home cinema systems.

Black Family

Smooth, finely detailed and highly resolving while reducing apparent harshness.

Music is presented as a coherent and organic whole with strong realism, natural tone and excellent image focus.

Silver Family

The Silver Family is designed as a highly open and uncoloured signal path with exceptional transparency, extension, dynamic freedom and natural tonal colours.

Explore More Tellurium Q

For a higher-performance Black Family mains cable, explore the

Tellurium Q Ultra Black II Power Cable
.

For matching loudspeaker cables, discover the

Tellurium Q Black II Speaker Cable
.

For matching single-ended analogue interconnects, explore the

Tellurium Q Black II RCA
.

For matching balanced analogue interconnects, explore the

Tellurium Q Black II XLR
.

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Tellurium Q collection at Chameleon Audio
.

Official Product Information

For official manufacturer information, plug options and current product details, visit the

Tellurium Q Black II Power Cable official product page
.

Price & Availability

The Tellurium Q Black II Power Cable is available from Chameleon Audio in the standard 1.5 metre configuration.

Please contact us for current availability, plug configuration, system matching advice and international shipping options.