I have not been impressed with Audio Quest in the past. But the Storm generation is a completely different story and a breakthrough. It does not shift the tonal balance, it dramatically drops the noise floor, without imparting a sonic signature, so more dynamic and quiet. The Hurricane and Dragon have been the buzz of the industry the last couple years for good reason.
I suspect there are at least two innovations… the battery thing and the plugs on each end are really tight… I mean really tight. You’ll have to hold the front end of your fifty pound or heavier amp so not to move it when plugging in.
The Hurricane on my power amp quickly brought my year long search for the right power cord to an end.