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Audioquest custom made triple weave design power cable (Storm Series).

Hi everyone,
I am interested in having my own customized Audioquest power cable build based of their new power line Storm series, which can be found here:

https://www.audioquest.com/ac-power/ac-power-cables/storm-series

The reason being the new line is out of my budget AND I am very interested in how a tailor made Audioquest applied with my own ideas will sound.

The idea:

• Use Audioquest NRG 4 cable, which can be bought in bulk: https://www.audioquest.com/ac-power/ac-power-cables/3-pole/nrg-4

• Dissecting the NRG 4 cable into three different wire parts: neutral, live, earth.

• Add multiple layers of shieldings per wire part: carbon fibre, copper braided sleeve, carbon fibre sleeve.

• Twist the three shielded wire parts in a geometry as the new Audioquest cable above, also have a look at:

https://www.lessloss.com/dfpc-series-p-213.html and

http://anticables.com/power-cords#!/Level-3-Reference-Series-Power-Cords/p/14644872/category=3461168

These great performers also use the same triple twisted design.

There must be something good going on with this geometry? That is why I want to apply it.

• Finally add, Oyaide plugs at each end (046, 079 or 004) and fill it with special crystal mineral against vibration, EMI, RFI, see: http://sablonaudio.com/index.php/power

First of all, would the geometry and design help you guys think?

Would it be worthwhile to try?

I can get Audioquest nrg4 relatively cheap. It has to be Audioquest wiring for me.
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janehamble
123 posts
 

I just had to add my comments to what is becoming a consistent stream of love for these amazing cables.  I actually went for the less-mentioned, middle-child Tornado - to connect my AQ Niagara 1000 to the wall-socket. Integrated amp, DAC, streamer all plug into the N1000 with a variety of mid-grade cables: an NRG-4 for the amp, Morrow MAP3 for the DAC and streamer power supply.

I was stressing for days, waiting for the Tornado to arrive.  (a)  Would that chunky cord even fit behind my audio unit?  (b) would this be another disappointing (and expensive) nothing-burger, after all the hype. 

After a few minutes wrestling the Tornado into position (it just about fits without major kinking) I was ready for the big moment.....and then.... nothing.  For minutes, I literally couldn't get a sound out of my system.  And yes, everything was apparently hooked up correctly, with all the appropriate lights on.  No mute buttons inadvertently activated.

I have no idea what caused the unwelcome silence, but suddenly the music came to life. And how.  Forget burn-in.  Right out of the blocks the sound is obviously and instantly, massively improved. I'm enjoying only my second evening with them, and I'm bowled over.  Seriously folks, it's an absolutely stunning leap in musicality   My system has never had such a transformation with any previous equipment change.  I'll save you the clichés.  I'm just going to have to play my entire music collection this weekend.

I have no idea how much better things could get with a Hurricane or Dragon attached to my mid-level electronics, but the Tornado is worth every penny for me.



ctsooner
2,480 posts
 
Thanks are starting to burn in and now.  Dynamic as heck. I'll be asking AQ to make a cord for my Quatros. Yes, the difference it makes is the low end dynamics.  it does make a difference.  I'll get the Tornado's also for them. That's all they need. 
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darthlaker
10 posts
 
@chargerfan  - interested to know if AQ can actually make a Thunder power cable that will fit the Vandy Sevens?

Please let us know how you go.

Thanks.

ctsooner
2,480 posts
 
guys, AQ will terminate the cables to fit the Quatro on up. You just have to ask them.  
chargerfan
51 posts
 
bultaco, The Thunder will allow the Model 7 subwoofer to become
more dynamic with more slam. Prior to talking with RV, I noticed a
bit of a roll off between the mid-range and low base. The Thunder
should remedy that. Randy Cooley (Optimal Enchantment) also
verified this. Don't forget the Storm series cables are as of now, all
high current cables which the subs will like. 

Also, I had a major improvement in sound at 320 hours of break-in.
I'm positive that this was the Io preamp Hurricanes breaking in. When  
I talked to Audioquest they said break-in on these cables is anywhere
from 250-350 hrs. It takes time to break these babies in, but it is totally worth it.

Changing out the terminations, as already noted, is no problem for
Audioquest. Also, the word is that Garth is working on speaker cables.
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