Audioquest Thunder and Tornado HC Power Cords


I purchased one Thunder HC and one Tornado HC power cords. I also purchased one Monsoon and Blizzard for my front-end gear consist of an SACD player ( Marantz SA-10) and preamp ( Luxman C800F). My amp is a McIntosh MC-402 at 400 watts. I also use a PS Audio Regenorator P-12 for the front-end gear only.

I use the Monsoon of the Marantz, and Blizzard on the preamp, and for now, the Thunder powering the PS Audio P-12, and the Tornado on the McIntosh Amp. My question for those who may have used the HC Thunder and Tornados would I be better off using the Tornado on the Regenerator and the Thunder on the amp. I do plan to replace the Monsoon with a Blizzard shorty so the whole front end is using the same level of cables. I know in the past they said to start with the best in the front end and the last need for a good cable is the amp. So I have a choice here on how to best use the Tornado and the Thunder.

I will say with 24 hours on the Tornado and Thunder in the system, all that been said is true, they truly take your system to another level, as much as a component change, not sure which one is making such a positive impact.

Any users with the advice I love to hear it.
128x128phillyb
General advice is best cord on the power conditioner, since it feeds everything else.  For your system, I think you would have to try swapping the Thunder and Tornado and seeing what is better, as every system and house/local grid is different.
@docknow ,
+1

@OP. is the amp connected to the P-12 or directly to the wall socket?
If the latter, then I think it might be the best route.
In any case, just switching out and listening would be my next recommendation.
I just upgraded to Tornado's for my Belles Aria monoblocks from NRG Z-3 and definitely noticed a difference in sound reproduction.-For the better.

B
Amp is directly in the wall, front end gear in the P-12. Blizzard and Monsoon on the front end gear. Trying to figure out the best spot for the tornado and Thunder. I like the Blizzard on the preamp, I know this for sure, Monsoon on the SACD player. Like all changes you have to stay open-minded and try things out, I was hoping those who might own the Thunder and Tornado HC power cords would have their opinions from real-world experience.  Those who don't own them have no experience so they have no helpful input.  
@phillyb I have Hurricanes on my power conditioner and amp. My best cord Dragon goes on my DAC. IMO Source is most important.
-Alex
I was told about an AQ power cable recently.

Apparently, the AudioQuest monsoons are good for a rainy day. 🌧☔
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@phillyb .
What are you using to connect the P12 to the wall?
You might PM Audiogon member ctsooner, he has lots of experience with AQ cables.
B
I had the thunder and tornado HC, I moved them around a bit between my amp and AQ Niagara 3000 pc, I thought they were very similar, I ended up moving to two Hurricanes,  which was much  better for both...I only moved because I got a deal on the hurricanes.....but I could have easily lived with the previous tornado and thunder. But to be honest, I just didn’t notice a difference, maybe there was, I just was not sure.....
phillyb

I will stay tuned here to continue reading about which cord ends up on the SA-10 Reference player? Have fun!

Happy Listening!
nb_dude

Your ears do not deceive- there is a subtle difference between Hurricane and Tornado power cords. I have heard both on the Niagara 7000.

Happy Listening!