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Tornado and Thunder Power Cables

Hi all,

I am going to be upgrading my power cables for my preamp, 2 channel power amp and 5 channel power amp and I have chosen the following power cables to use in my setup:

1m Tornado(source)- preamp
2m Tornado(high current)- 2 channel power amp
1m Tornado( high current)- 5 channel power amp

In terms of bringing the cost down, if I used a 1m Thunder power cable for the 5 channel amp instead of the 1m Tornado(high current) would I be missing anything sonically by not using a Tornado HC power cable? Does anyone in the forum have a similar setup or are using a Thunder HC power cable as well mixed with the Tornado power cables? If so, what are your thoughts? Would it be better to just keep it all the same brand of power cable consistent or is there a huge sonic difference between the two power cables that would warrant me to stay with the Tornado HC power cable for my 5 channel amp?

Thank you in advance for your thoughts. Much appreciated.

2007audioman

2007audioman
hshifi
572 posts
 
Hello,
This is something I am familiar with. If this is just for home theater then please do not go to this level of power cord. Their is so much sound manipulation via the DSP in the Marantz. I would ask the group here to help you find a good quality cable at a modest price. I did upgrade my cable on my marantz 
hshifi
572 posts
 
To a Nordost Blue Heaven. The amps I would go to a cheap 12 gage power cable. Also, If this is for two channel in any way I would check out the Emotiva XSP 2 channel preamp. It has home theater bypass. You can use your 2 channel Rotel amp with it. 
jb1
97 posts
 
if you are keeping your existing gear: Thunder on both amps & Blizzard on the preamp: If you are upgrading in future, then you might look at the Tornados or Hurricanes: I use a mixture of Hurricane, Thunder, Blizzard. I never tried the Tornado: Putting Tornados on Rotel amps, while good amps, seems your money would be better served buying better amps first."
budburma
345 posts
 
Dynamic Design Lotus AE15 - same ballpark, or less, used. https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649750561-dynamic-design-lotus-ae15-15-meter-power-cord-mint-con...
lemonhaze
416 posts
 
Hey OP, another typical cable thread. My advice is to ignore most replies and try some different cables at various price points and hear for yourself, in your system. The cables do make a difference and should be considered along with other tweaks to enhance the performance.

It is also to be noted that members who proclaim in their first sentence " I am an electrical engineer" and go on to deny, probably without ever trying some cables, that there can possibly be any difference, are to be regarded as inexperienced in matters audio.


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