New AQ Power Cables Incoming...

Saw these at CEDIA. Extremely impressive build quality, and when you check the prices, it's even more amazing. AQ really stepped up their power cord game!
 
darthlaker said:
@Mike, any update on the cables?
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The Hurricane is a home run. That’s the one to buy in the new series IMO. However, we felt Tornado to be the sweet spot in bang for buck. These cables are dead quiet and have such great presence. In the store, I’m going with AQ for power and MIT for signal in one room and all Shunyata Sigma power and signal in the other. In the third room, I switch between Siltech (for Avantgarde) and Ansuz (for Harbeth).
 
Mike said:
The Hurricane is a home run. That’s the one to buy in the new series IMO. However, we felt Tornado to be the sweet spot in bang for buck. These cables are dead quiet and have such great presence. In the store, I’m going with AQ for power and MIT for signal in one room and all Shunyata Sigma power and signal in the other. In the third room, I switch between Siltech (for Avantgarde) and Ansuz (for Harbeth).
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Thanks Mike.

Did you try the entry level Thunders?
 
Any observations on Hurricane compared to Shunyata Alpha or Sigma?

Am I correct that Hurricane is an amp/power conditioner cord and not really designed for source gear?
 
tdimler said:
Any observations on Hurricane compared to Shunyata Alpha or Sigma?

Am I correct that Hurricane is an amp/power conditioner cord and not really designed for source gear?
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You’ll get me in trouble either way! The Hurricane can be used on sources or amps.

They’re both amazing. Very system dependent. The Shunyata has great body, the AQ has great presence.


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John nails it. Thanks for posting.


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I have recently ordered the Hurricane High Current... I've owned the NRG-5, NRG-10, NRG-1000 and WEL signature power cables so I think I'll be able to make a decent review... Unfortunately you and I will have to wait another fortnight for it as the Hurricanes are still on their way! :)
 
I just got the new Hurricane High Current cables. I didn't have the time to listen just yet, as my new DAC should only arrive late next week.

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Elberoth said:
I just got the new Hurricane High Current cables. I didn't have the time to listen just yet, as my new DAC should only arrive late next week.

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You’re in for a real treat. Try swapping back and forth with ANY other power cable. Very noticeable differences. I noticed the biggest difference on the amp, then source, then preamp.

I have some new FireBird HC’s on order. FireBird is just below Dragon (which I also have).


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Mike said:
You’re in for a real treat. Try swapping back and forth with ANY other power cable. Very noticeable differences. I noticed the biggest difference on the amp, then source, then preamp.

I have some new FireBird HC’s on order. FireBird is just below Dragon (which I also have).


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Mike,

Could you describe the Firebird in terms of models, design, conductors and price? Can’t find any info on it.

Thanks,
Ken
 
Alpinist said:
Mike,

Could you describe the Firebird in terms of models, design, conductors and price? Can’t find any info on it.

Thanks,
Ken
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FireBird HC and source. Copper and silver. $5500 for HC 2M.


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I have tried the 'old' Hurricanes. Amazing value for money. A friend of mine have just recabled his entire upscale Jadis system with Thunders. I didn't want to try the Dragons ... for obvious reasons ($$$).

Those new power cords are a slam dunk for AQ. Simply outstanding.
 
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