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Review Audioquest Hurricane (part 1)

We started frequent testing of power cables at the beginnig of this century, since 2002 to be precise. AC-power is actually the foundation of any audio system. It feeds and provides every sound system with the necessary energy. Fifteen years ago we were already surprised how much impact different power cables could have on the end result of any system.

In nearly 20 years AudioFacts carried out thousands of tests especially in audio. We distinguish ourselves from others by structurally spending much time at research and test work, in which we think and work by our Tru-Fi philosophy.

When you're working from Tru-Fi in audio you always focus on all the different properties that sound possesses. You can understand audio only when you exactly know why the sound and stage of your audio system is as what you're listening to.

Therefore you should know of each individual component in your system the full DNA (properties) it owns. Because the sound you hear from your own system is formed by all properties of each individual component together, the acoustics and other factors that affect the sound negatively.

Most people still have no idea of how important power cables actually are. In 2004 we already had created a method to convince customers that they are essential in each system. That is why we figured out shootouts so we could prove how important power cables actually are.

We did a shootout between a cd player of 2000 euro and a power cord of 2400 euro. Against a 5000 euro cd player along with our most sold power cable of 100 euro.

Almost everyone had a preference for the cd player of 2000 euro combined with the power cable of 2400 euro. While everyone was convinced that the most expensive cd player would become the winner.

Working from Tru-Fi it becomes so much easier for us to hear and understand the differences between brands and power cables exactly. In over 15 years we've tested many power cables. And the differences between all these power cables of different brands are huge.

Tru-Fi shows us that Audioquest power cables are able to reveal all the different properties sound possesses. But in addition, the most important properties also reveal a natural sound and realistic proportions of voices and instruments.

All our tests in cables over the years showed that unfortunately there are several brands which cannot reveal all the different properties of sound. And in addition, certain properties are not filled in the right way. We found out that various cable brands present both voices and instruments out of proportion (often too big).

In reality both voices and instruments are very direct (tangible) and small in proportion. We call that 'intimate' individual focus. In addition, various cables emphasize a certain frequency range, but you want the full frequency range to be evenly played.

The Hurricane is a power cable by Audioquest from the all-new 'Storm Series'. And it cannot even be compared to the previous power cables from Audioquest. Because it is a new level in quality that stands on its own in its price range.

A number of years ago, Audioquest hired AC-power specialist Garth Powell. From his knowledge and insight he has developed new AC-power products for Audioquest. And the Storm Series are the first new power cables he developed.

AudioFacts knows from all our research and test work how important AC-power is and that this is a profession on its own. We continuously share information with various specialists in specific parts in sound&vision. That is why it is nice to see that even Audioquest now specializes in this part.

The Hurricane also features a new DBS battery pack. That has become even more effective now that the bandwidth is increased. In addition, the level in noise is also decreased. Because the cable is twisted now it decreases the level of interference also.

Audioquest uses the best quality in solid copper (PSC+) for the Hurricane, which they apply in all their best copper cables. This can be heared by a richer sound with even more diversity (layering). And there is more grip and control in the high frequencies. And it also creates a more powerful low frequency range.

In part 2 we will explain in details why the Hurricane is so different compared to the older Audioquest powercables. But also compared to other competitors.
bo1972
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Nooooo Einstein said: insanity is doing things over and over again but expecting better results. This is what I do for almost 20 years!

Sound&vision what you hear and see will always proof the truth. That is the thing I love most about it. That is it’s honesty :)

I said it many many times and I will repeat it over and over again. People who also work in audio confirmed that they do both sound&vision by gambling. And that they all have no idea why the stage and sound is what the hear.

2 weeks ago I discussed this with the head od Audioquest Europe at my home. He also owned an audio shop in the past. He also agreed that this is how they and others work. Period, end of discussion:)

We will start making professional videos in 2018 as well. Especially for geoffkait and other non believers I will film the reactions of these people. How about that :)?


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@guidocorona  I assumed (and still believe) that @clearthink's posts were pure parody. 
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Just for the record Einstein never said insanity is repeating the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. Why would he? It doesn’t make sense in any context he would ever make such a statement. The internet is clogged up with misinformation, disinformation and just plain bad information.
marqmike
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I have been an avid music listener for about 48 yrs. I know what to listen for. When it sounds perfect I call it "Purfikt Sound".
Now nobody and I mean nobody knows how to make "Purfikt Sound". Because you have to have all the parts. And nobody has all the parts. You have to listen and then plug things together and then plug in the components. If you don't hear anything you keep doing it over and over and over again until you get "Purfikt Sound". It is all lot of work and that is why nobody else can do it.  And when all the people hear "Purfikt Sound" they are amazed and say "how did you do that? That sounds Purfikt!".  It takes a lot of years to do this and nobody else has a lot of years and so can't do it like me, yipper.  I have "Purfkited" it and I am going to show a video soon(probably in year 2056)that shows everyone's excitement when they hear 'Purfikt Sound" for the 1st time. And then I will show a video again when one hears it for the 40th time to see how happy my listeners  still are, just to prove it is the best way for parts go together. Anyway nobody can do this and I can prove it. I prove it all the time. Any time you guys need proof so I can tell you about the part just ask me and I will tell you I can do it. I like to keep things simple and so my proof is I just tell people they can't do it and I can and I can prove it. I prove it all the time. So if you need proof just ask and I will tell you. Going back to enjoy "Pufikt Sound". Sounding off for now but I will be back.
auxinput
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Pretty much the only "real" review on this thread is folkfreak.  Based on my experience with different types of cables, I would heartedly agree with his results.   The standard Audioquest power cords pretty much max out at 13awg.  They do use solid-core Pefect Surface Copper (Audioquest's version of OCC copper).  The NRG-4 is what I use for all my sources - I chop the ends and use Furutech rhodium connectors (it's too bad vendors only offer gold or silver plated).  I am not a fan of silver-plated stuff, but others may like that (such as WEL or other power cords).  I can see where the standard 13awg may not be enough for amplifiers and that is where the new "high current" Audioquest power cables come into play.  The standard NRG series cables are very stiff already, so I can see where the new cords are going to be hard to work with (not very flexible).  I suspect they are just a standard 13awg used 3 times in a braided fashion.  This brings the power cord to just under 8awg, maybe 8.25 awg or something like that.  If you have a high current amplifier, I can see the benefit of the larger awg cords.
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