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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.
128x128richardhk
chargerfan
51 posts
 
ctsooner, That must have been a real ear opener. RV really enjoyed it.
It's a valuable learning experience to be around people like those you mentioned. A few years ago when I was traveling to NYC every so 
often, through super record collector Carol Kessler, I was able to hook
up with Sid Marks and  spent time with his listening group when ever I was in town. Those were fun times. Of course, no problem at all on the post.
bultaco
61 posts
 
Audioquest would strongly recommend completing the sound package  using their NRG Edison Outlet to plug the Storm series PC's into. If you haven't tried one yet, you practically need a hammer to drive the prongs into it. 
Furutech's GTX-D NCF Outlet might sound better yet.
janehamble
123 posts
 
The outlet is a Cruze Maestro, which is a premium outlet that’s had some rave reviews.  Nevertheless I might consider putting in  AQ.  Thanks for all the suggestions.  Final question for those who’ve owned both - is it really worth upgrading from Tornado to Hurricane? I suspect it’s subtle difference. 
ctsooner
2,480 posts
 
To me it's not subtle at all.  Tornado to Thunder is subtle.  Some may think the Thunder to Hurricane is subtle, but it depends on your houses electrical as well as your system.  Mine has VAndy Quatro's and is highly resolving.  I have found the difference to be huge, so I went with Hurricane.  I'm getting the Dragon for my The Memory Player, once I get it as that is the biggest difference and I only need the source one.

I have used the Furetech, AQ's and the Cruze Maestro in a friends room. We also had the Oyaide installed.  He had totally separate circuits for each (he's a dealer with very high end gear and a great room).  

In order:
Furutech
AQ, Oyide
Cruze (not close)

The tie is due to what flavor you like.  AQ is the house sound.  Most neutral with great timber and really dynamic.  Oyide is smoother and is a great performer all around.

All were very good and worth the upgrades.  I have my two lines on a wall that I need the electrician to extend to the new wall.  I am thinking strongly of getting the cryo Furutech top of the line as stated above as it's really special.  I'll use the two AQ's I have for my house circuit that will have a Richard Gray power deal that I plug my Wyred 4 Sound LPS (4 supplies) into.  I then use it to power my modem, router and cable TV box, lol.

Charger, it was awesome. Dinner was Italian of course.  The conversation was just amazing.  Learned sooo much.  :). Are you in SD? I used to buy through Bruce when I was stationed out there (82-87).  I still have the NAD system my brother bought from him and I still have part of my Stax system I got there.  It was the first time I met Richard. 
chargerfan
51 posts
 
ctsooner, I used to live in SD. Bruce was my dealer for many years
at Stereo Unlimited. He is truly a fine person to work with. I now
live in Huntington Beach up the coast. My dealer is Randy Cooley
at Optimal Enchantment. Jim White used to work for Randy in Santa
Monica. Through them I have become friends with Richard. Like you,
I have learned so much from them. Seems like it is a small world.
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