GEKKO Cables Black Knight SE Power Cord

Silver-gold plated OFC conductor · Open and fast · Dynamic and powerful

The GEKKO Cables Black Knight SE is a high-end power cable from British GEKKO, originally developed specifically at the request of a German distributor. It uses 3 strands of 2.5mm² silver-gold plated annealed OFC conductors, paired with a double-layer polypropylene weave and PVC insulation. Its sound is known for being open, fast, and dynamically powerful, while maintaining naturalness and detail.

The black polypropylene outer layer with silver lines gives it a simple, high-quality appearance, suitable for pairing with mid-to-high-end amplifiers, power conditioners, and source components.

Basic Product Information

• Type: High-end Mains Cable
• Conductor: 3 × 2.5mm² Silver-gold plated annealed OFC copper
• Insulation: PVC primary layer + polypropylene woven secondary layer
• Outer Layer: Black polypropylene weave (with silver lines)
• Origin: Handmade in the UK
• Application: Amplifiers, power conditioners, sources, etc.

Core Technology Highlights

• Silver-gold plated OFC Conductor: Combines the speed of silver with the warmth of copper, offering both resolution and musicality.
• Double-layer Polypropylene Weave: Provides excellent mechanical protection and dielectric properties.
• Low Inductance and Moderate Capacitance Design: Helps maintain dynamics and high-frequency extension.
• Directional Design: Ensures optimal signal and current transmission.
• High-quality Connectors: Stable contact, reducing transmission loss.
• Handmade: Strict quality control ensures consistent performance for every cable.

Detailed Specifications

• Conductor: 3 × 2.5mm² Silver-gold plated annealed OFC
• Primary Dielectric: PVC
• Secondary Dielectric: Polypropylene
• Inductance: Approx. 1.7 nH / meter
• Capacitance: Approx. 50 pF / meter
• Resistance: Approx. 0.16 Ω / meter
• Outer Diameter: Approx. 14.0 mm
• Appearance: Black polypropylene weave + silver lines

Sound Performance

The Black Knight SE delivers an open, fast, and vibrant sound. High frequencies are clear and extended, mid-range is natural and delicate, and bass is powerful and elastic. The soundstage is expansive, positioning is accurate, and details and airiness are significantly improved, without losing the music's fluidity and rhythm.

Compared to the original power cable, it significantly improves clarity, dynamics, and spatial presence, making it suitable for systems seeking a more direct and vibrant performance.

Online Reviews

• StereoNET: Compared to the original power cable, clarity is improved, the soundstage is wider, and the overall sound is natural, delicate, and organic, with exquisite craftsmanship.
• Users and Media: The sound is open, fast, and dynamically rich, with abundant detail. It is a worthwhile power cable upgrade for mid-to-high-end systems.
• Reviews generally affirm its ability to "not add excessive coloration, maintaining the naturalness of the music," while also bringing significant improvements in resolution and spatial presence.