Shunyata Delta or Alpha V2 NR vs. AQ Hurricane HC

@audphile1 go for an AQ Dragon HC PC plugged into your power amp directly into the wall.

I know they may seem expensive but a 1m length especially used isn't bad. They truly are exceptional.

I had a Shunyata Delta on trail and gave it a few weeks but wanted to try going up the chain to the Alpha. It was a vast improvement and I'm glad I made the move. It got me to the level I could be satisfied at and the detail retrieval was awesome. Mind you these were the XC versions hooked up to my Denali, but the difference was definitely noticeable. Also, I originally didn't have a 20amp cable so I used my AQ Thunder with a 20amp adapter plug and the Alpha was an improvement over that. Could have been the adapter or could have been the cable holding it back, who knows. Alpha is where I probably cap out monetarily on cables. 

@j-wall thx. The AQ Thunder is just ok though. Hurricane is a significant improvement. 
I ended up borrowing Alpha v2 NR. Should have it mid week. 

@audphile1 yeah I figured it wasn't in the same league. I'm very happy with the Alpha and I want to get a few more to experiment once I get a new amp. Shunyata rules and they have my business from here on out.