Audioquest custom made triple weave design power cable (Storm Series).


Hi everyone,
I am interested in having my own customized Audioquest power cable build based of their new power line Storm series, which can be found here:

https://www.audioquest.com/ac-power/ac-power-cables/storm-series

The reason being the new line is out of my budget AND I am very interested in how a tailor made Audioquest applied with my own ideas will sound.

The idea:

• Use Audioquest NRG 4 cable, which can be bought in bulk: https://www.audioquest.com/ac-power/ac-power-cables/3-pole/nrg-4

• Dissecting the NRG 4 cable into three different wire parts: neutral, live, earth.

• Add multiple layers of shieldings per wire part: carbon fibre, copper braided sleeve, carbon fibre sleeve.

• Twist the three shielded wire parts in a geometry as the new Audioquest cable above, also have a look at:

https://www.lessloss.com/dfpc-series-p-213.html and

http://anticables.com/power-cords#!/Level-3-Reference-Series-Power-Cords/p/14644872/category=3461168

These great performers also use the same triple twisted design.

There must be something good going on with this geometry? That is why I want to apply it.

• Finally add, Oyaide plugs at each end (046, 079 or 004) and fill it with special crystal mineral against vibration, EMI, RFI, see: http://sablonaudio.com/index.php/power

First of all, would the geometry and design help you guys think?

Would it be worthwhile to try?

I can get Audioquest nrg4 relatively cheap. It has to be Audioquest wiring for me.
128x128richardhk

Showing 5 responses by gdnrbob

@ctsooner and @chargerfan ,
What are your opinions regarding the lesser Thunder model?
My pockets aren't quite as deep....
Bob 
@ctsooner , @ricred1 ,
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I will give the Thunder a try. 
I am currently using a bunch of Zu Audio power cables. I find them very neutral, but I know AQ really makes a great product and want to give them a try.
Bob
The Thunder's arrived last week and are now breaking in nicely.

My only bugaboo is how stiff they are.
I can't fathom how cable companies can make a product that will not bend, twist or conform to any given application.
I had to buy some right angle adapters. The ones that really worked were some overpriced Voodoo cable adapters.
When I called AQ, they said they would look into it, but I doubt it.

When I see the amount of money AQ spends on packaging, I find it a bit disconcerting that they will not provide a means for allowing their cables to be properly inserted/connected to equipment without placing unnecessary strain on the connectors/equipment.

Sorry if I am hijacking this thread, but I really had to mention it.
I will start a fresh one, if others wish.
Bob
@janehamble ,
+1
My Tornado's really opened up. Bass is significantly better defined.
My recommendation to anyone buying them is to buy a longer length than needed so that you can have some wiggle room.
The right angle connectors really help. AQ said that since they should contribute practically nothing to the sound.
B
@janehamble ,
I bought some IEC right angle adaptors from AQ, and a rather expensive one from Voodoo Cable-It can be rotated, but they will set it up to the direction you want. Nice to know that if I change things, it can be readjusted with a few screws.

I just wish these cable companies would just put an adjustable termination for their cables. For the amount that the Hurricane cables cost, it would seem a no brainer, and it probably wouldn't add much to the cost. When I saw the amount of wasted packaging on my Thunder cables, I thought I would be much happier paying for more cable quality and less glitz. After all, who is going to be looking at the packaging after set up?
B