{"product_id":"audioquest-blizzard-xtrm-power-cable-the-grid-hifi-copy","title":"AudioQuest Tornado High Current Power Cable | The Grid HiFi","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAudioQuest Tornado High (Variable) Current — AC Power Cable\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for amplifiers and power products that demand serious current without restriction.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eAudioQuest Tornado High (Variable) Current\u003c\/strong\u003e is specifically optimized for power amplifiers, integrated amplifiers, powered subwoofers, powered loudspeakers, AV receivers, and AC power-conditioning products—components whose current requirements can change dramatically in an instant. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTornado High Current combines \u003cstrong\u003esolid Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC) and Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors, ZERO-Tech, RF\/ND-Tech, 72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS), 6% silver-plated drains, and Direction-Controlled Conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e with current capacity up to \u003cstrong\u003e20 amps RMS at 125VAC\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003ePurpose-Built for High\/Variable-Current Components\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is an important distinction in AudioQuest's upper-level power-cable lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHigh (Variable) Current\u003c\/strong\u003e version of Tornado is optimized for components whose power requirements rise and fall rapidly with program material. AudioQuest specifically recommends it for \u003cstrong\u003eAC power conditioners and regenerators, power amplifiers, integrated amplifiers, powered subwoofers, powered speakers, and AV receivers\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat makes Tornado High Current a natural choice for the muscle behind a serious two-channel or home theater system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSolid PSC and PSC+ Conductors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTornado High Current uses a carefully selected combination of \u003cstrong\u003esolid Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC) and extreme-purity Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSolid conductors eliminate the strand-to-strand interaction found in conventional stranded cables, which AudioQuest identifies as a significant source of dynamic and transient intermodulation distortion. PSC and PSC+ further improve the conductive path through exceptionally smooth, high-purity copper surfaces. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePSC+ is AudioQuest's highest-grade copper and is used where its greater purity can further minimize distortion associated with grain boundaries within the metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eZERO-Tech — Uncompressed Current Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor a large amplifier, simply having a low-resistance cable isn't enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest's \u003cstrong\u003eZERO-Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered to eliminate the electrostatic field between the cable's high and low conductors. This enables linear RF Noise-Dissipation while eliminating characteristic impedance that could otherwise restrict transient-current delivery. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTornado High Current is rated for \u003cstrong\u003e20 amps RMS at 125VAC\u003c\/strong\u003e and is designed to withstand transient-current peaks many times greater than its continuous rating. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat's exactly what you want when a large amplifier suddenly asks for current during a hard bass transient, orchestral crescendo, or explosive movie soundtrack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eRF\/ND-Tech — Wide-Bandwidth RF Noise Dissipation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCurrent delivery is only half of the equation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAC ground conductors can behave like antennas, collecting radio-frequency noise that may bypass a component's power supply and couple directly into sensitive audio and video circuitry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest's patented \u003cstrong\u003eRF\/ND-Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e uses a \u003cstrong\u003ecommon-mode phase-cancelling array together with proprietary dielectric materials and differential linear filtering\u003c\/strong\u003e to reduce induced RF noise across an extremely wide bandwidth. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe objective is high-current delivery without bringing unnecessary RF contamination along with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e72V Dielectric-Bias System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTornado High Current incorporates AudioQuest's \u003cstrong\u003e72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCable insulation acts as a dielectric and can store and release energy. DBS continuously biases and polarizes that insulation, which AudioQuest says reduces dielectric noise and improves the linearity of wide-bandwidth RF Noise-Dissipation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe result is a cable engineered around both \u003cstrong\u003edynamic current delivery and a lower-noise electrical environment\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e6% Silver-Plated RF Drain Conductors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTornado uses \u003cstrong\u003e6% silver plating over high-quality copper drain conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e as part of its Noise-Dissipation system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest applies the silver specifically where its conductivity can improve RF-noise drainage rather than simply using expensive conductor materials indiscriminately throughout the cable. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDirection-Controlled Conductors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eEvery internal conductor in Tornado is \u003cstrong\u003eDirection-Controlled\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest controls the RF impedance variation inherent in drawn metal so induced noise is directed away from the connected electronics. Where applicable, arrows on the connectors indicate the intended orientation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eC13 and High-Current C19 Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor U.S. and Canadian systems, Tornado High (Variable) Current is available in two configurations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC13 → 3-Prong Wall Plug\u003c\/strong\u003e — for components using a conventional IEC-C13 inlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC19 → 3-Prong Wall Plug\u003c\/strong\u003e — for compatible high-current components using the larger IEC-C19 connection. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe C19 version is particularly relevant for large amplifiers and premium AC power conditioners designed around 20-amp power connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAvailable Lengths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTornado High Current is offered in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1m \/ 3 ft 3 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2m \/ 6 ft 6 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3m \/ 9 ft 10 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest also offers custom lengths and terminations, and states that Tornado is \u003cstrong\u003emade to order at its Irvine, California headquarters\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimized for \u003cstrong\u003eHigh\/Variable-Current components\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid conductor construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect-Surface Copper (PSC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZERO-Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRF\/ND-Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6% silver-plated RF-drain conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirection-Controlled Conductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20A RMS capacity at 125VAC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to withstand transient-current peaks many times its continuous rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC13 and high-current C19 configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for power amplifiers, integrated amplifiers, powered speakers and subwoofers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for AC power conditioners, regenerators, isolation transformers, and battery-backup systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1m, 2m, and 3m standard lengths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade to order in Irvine, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom lengths and terminations available \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTornado High Current vs. Tornado Constant Current\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThese two Tornado cables shouldn't be presented as interchangeable versions of the same product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTornado Constant-Current (Source)\u003c\/strong\u003e is optimized for source electronics and components with relatively stable current requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTornado High (Variable) Current\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered specifically for \u003cstrong\u003eamplifiers and other equipment with rapidly changing current demands\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its 20A RMS capacity and ability to withstand very large transient-current peaks make it the Tornado to choose for the power-hungry side of the system. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor The Grid, I think this distinction is worth emphasizing because it gives customers a logical reason to use \u003cstrong\u003eTornado Source on the front end and Tornado High Current on the amplification\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than simply buying the same cable for every component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Grid HiFi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAudioQuest Tornado High (Variable) Current\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for the components responsible for the scale, dynamics, and impact of a high-performance system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eThe Grid HiFi\u003c\/strong\u003e, we can properly match Tornado High Current to your power amplifier, integrated amplifier, powered loudspeaker, subwoofer, or power conditioner while using AudioQuest's Constant-Current designs where they're better suited to source electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor complete systems, we can design the AC chain from the wall forward—combining the appropriate AudioQuest power cables with \u003cstrong\u003ePowerQuest or Niagara power conditioning\u003c\/strong\u003e so every component gets the power architecture appropriate for its job.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audioquest","offers":[{"title":"1m \/ 3 ft 3 in","offer_id":55063239819601,"sku":null,"price":1595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2m \/ 6 ft 6 in","offer_id":55063239852369,"sku":null,"price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3m \/ 9 ft 10","offer_id":55063239885137,"sku":null,"price":2395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/7178\/0945\/files\/audioquest-tornado-high-variable-current-nrgtornus01-1-m-3-ft-3-in-us-iec-c13-218407.webp?v=1790217691","url":"https:\/\/gridhifi.com\/products\/audioquest-blizzard-xtrm-power-cable-the-grid-hifi-copy","provider":"The Grid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}