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

Showing 2 responses by gdnrbob

@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
@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