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Differences in Audioquest Storm series (Thunder, Tornado, Hurricane)

Hi guys, I'm currently running a Audioquest Niagara 1000 conditioner, Line Magnetic 508IA integrated amp, SOTM Trifecta and a Denafrips Venus. Running the AQ Thunder from wall to the Niagara 1000, and from the 1000 to the integrated amp, AQ Z3 everywhere else.

My question is for those who had experiences with each entry in this line of power cables, how much of a difference does each tier bring vs. the previous one? What would I expect if I upgraded the main cable (wall to Niagara 1000) to the Tornado for example?

Thanks in advance.
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nolacap
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I upgraded from the Thunder to the Tornado feeding my Niagara 1000. There were noticeable improvements. More of everything the Thunder produced. Better low level detail, more clearly defined imaging, quieter, etc..

Now I'm thinking of trying the Hurricane.
nolacap
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Btw, the Thunder had replaced a Shunyata Black Mamba HC CX and was an improvement over that.
jaybe
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ozzy
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I own both a Niagara 1000 and a 7000. I installed a Hurricane on the 7000, but IMHO the hurricane would be better but probably overkill for the 1000.

ozzy
divertiti OP
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Thanks for the reply guys.
@nolacap, with the tornado feeding the Niagara 1000, what cords are you using to feed your components? I read that power cable upgrades are more effective going from the conditioner to the components rather than wall to the conditioner, but I'm not sure. I wonder if in a system of all Thunder cables, it's best to upgrade the wall feeding the conditioner or a DAC...
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