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Audioquest thunder vs tornado HC powercords

Has any directly compared these two? I am talking about High current versions only here.
There are not too many reviews out there, I read that Garth Powell did do demos in shows going from standard powercord to Thunder, to Hurricane and to Dragon. Apparently with big difference between standard and Thunder, and between Thunder and Hurricane, less between the  Hurricane and Dragon...
But where does that leave the Tornado? I am wondering if it is a big step up from Thunder and close to Hurricane, or the other way around...
I did notice the difference in copper treatment used, going from LGC-PSC on Thunder, to PSC and PSC plus on Tornado and to only PSC plus in Hurricane. The price jump would suggest the Hurricane is a serious step above the others, putting the Tornado closer to Thunder...
Any hands (or better ears) on experience would be appreciated...
blueskywalker
spinaker01
491 posts
 
Blueskywalker they are both the high current versions. I figured that would allow the most flexibility for future applications
blueskywalker OP
91 posts
 
Nobody else heard these powercables? I thought they were very popular 🤔
@gdnrbob, so far no reply from John, maybe on holiday?
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gshepardbuster
620 posts
 
Swapped a Thunder HC for a Tornado HC on my Niagara 5000 which powers sources only.  It's better.....please insert all the usual adjectives. 
gdnrbob
4,409 posts
 
@blueskywalker ,
Sometimes he gets busy at work.
I can PM his number.
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gdnrbob
4,409 posts
 
I forgot to add,
I own the Thunders, at Johnny's recommendation, but another Audiogon member, ctsooner, believes the Hurricane's are the best.- And, I respect his opinion- He, Johnny and I demoed the William Tell speaker cables, and though I am loathe to buy such an expensive cable, I have to admit they were unbelievable good.
Sorry, no experience with the Tornado's.
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