Audioquest thunder vs tornado HC powercords

milpai    I am not looking for more bottom end, thicker or warmer. Just more transparency, if it even exists.

The best and most transparent sound power cable is Wavetouch audio WTPC. Alex/Wavetouch audio

Power cords compared (2nd) - JPS, Zentara, Wavetouch WTPC

Power cords comparison - JPS, Zentara, Wavetouch WTPC

https://youtu.be/JLjbLgXM_lw?si=BqJ_Q7trSTbSBxVk&t=141

@milpai I am using Nordost Frey 2 power cord on DAC and Nordost Heimdall 2 power cord on streamer. My integrated amp is also fed by Frey 2.

I can’t recommend AQ. Bloated and dark in my system. Nordost opened things up. Not bright just open and relaxed sound. You have to try though. Don’t take my word for it. 

Thanks for the details @audphile1. My guess is that cables are system dependent. BTW, those Nordosts are quite a bit more than the budget I have set.

@milpai yes 100% system dependent. Yes give AQ a shot. I would bypass Thunder and start with Tornado or Hurricane. Be careful buying AQ on a used market. Too many fakes. I highly recommend TMR as they will have not only a genuine product but also a return policy. They have a good amount of used AQ power cords.
https://tmraudio.com/accessories/power-cables/audioquest-hurricane-high-variable-current-power-cable-1m-ac-cord-5/

Although AQ Thunder, Tornado and Hurricane are made in China, they’re pretty high quality. 
 

Here’s a 1m used Frey 2 from TMR

https://tmraudio.com/fresh-arrivals/nordost-frey-2-power-cable-1m-ac-cord/

milpai

My guess is that cables are system dependent. 

I've been saying no audio and cable company knows how to make the power cable properly, except me.

The synergy (system dependent) between cables and components is because the cable or component is not perfect. If a cable is complete, that cable sounds always similar and great with any component. Alex/Wavetouch audio