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 7 responses by geoffkait

It should be pointed out the big news, the headline really, for the new Storm series of Audioquest power cords is that the directionality of all wires in the cables is controlled during the manufacturing process.  Yes, I know the power cord is AC. Please, no angry private messages. 
“According to Pass.” 😬

One can’t help wondering how Pass amps respond to fancy fuses, uh, according to Pass... 🙄
You might try suspending the stiff power cords from the ceiling with fishing line and eye hooks. Thus, relieving strain on both ends. I’m not a big fan of adaptors.
Now, that definitely makes sense. You know, what with AQ’s complete control of directionality for speaker cables, interconnects, power cords, HDMI cables, Etc. You have to have a system!
Uh, remind me, what would be the possible advantage other than cost of getting copper from China? If it doesn’t make sense it’s not true.
jafant10,484 posts03-01-2019 7:32pmgeoffkait
Manufacturers deal with china to lower costs and increase profits. The Cable businsess is no different. China has been stealing cable/power cord technology, amongst other U.S. technologies, for many years now.Especially important to their gray market operations, luxury cabling, EnKlein/Pranawire/Stage III Concepts/ ...etc.

>>>>Never said otherwise. Obviously labor costs in China are much lower. But that doesn’t mean US high end cable companies buy Chinese copper. If you want superior copper from Asia you buy Japanese copper not Chinese. it doesn’t make sense it’s not true.