Audioquest Tornado 72V DBS C15 (high current) 1m

Name: Tornado 72V DBS C15 (high current) 1m
Brand: Audioquest
SKU: 0092592002272
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)

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Audioquest Tornado 72V DBS Variable Current (High Current) Power Cables

The AudioQuest Tornado 72V DBS C15 power cable is a premium cable designed to enhance the performance of high-fidelity audio systems. This cable is part of AudioQuest’s prestigious Storm Series and is engineered to provide uncompromising power delivery to audio components requiring high and variable current.

Construction and Materials

The Tornado HC features Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) and Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC) conductors. These materials are chosen for their superior conductivity and minimal grain boundaries, which reduce distortion and improve signal clarity. The conductors are arranged in a counter-spiral geometry, which helps minimize noise and preserve the purity of the electrical current.

The cable incorporates AudioQuest’s patented Ground-Noise Dissipation technology. This technology is designed to reduce noise that can be introduced into the ground plane, a common issue that can affect the overall sound quality of audio systems.

Dielectric Bias System

A remarkable feature of the Tornado HC is the 72V Dielectric Bias System (DBS). This system maintains a constant charge on the insulation, significantly reducing noise caused by the dielectric itself. The DBS pack is equipped with a radio frequency trap to prevent the buildup of RF noise, ensuring the cable maintains a noise-free dielectric state.

Compatibility and Usage

The Tornado HC is optimized for source components and is not recommended for use with power amplifiers, active subwoofers, or other high-powered devices. Instead, it is ideally suited for AC power conditioners, power regenerators, AC isolation transformers, and similar equipment that benefits from a stable, clean power supply.

Benefits

Uses high-quality PSC+ and PSC conductors for superior signal transmission.
Incorporates Ground-Noise Dissipation technology to minimize interference.
Includes 72V Dielectric Bias System to reduce noise and enhance performance.
Designed with counter-spiral conductor geometry to further reduce noise.
Not suitable for high-powered devices, ensuring it is used in the most effective scenarios.
Aesthetically pleasing design that complements high-end audio systems.

Documentation

Documentation (brochure)
French

Technical Specifications

Conductor

Solid PSC and PSC+
ZERO Technology (no characteristic impedance) for uncompressed current transfer

Termination and Calibration

Materials: silver plated on red copper and beryllium
Sections:
- Phase and neutral: 4.17 mm²
- Ground: 3.31 mm²

Dimensions

Length: 1 m

User reviews

Andy

great flexibility and lots of nuance while maintaining control

Comment from August 31, 2026 — Experience from August 20, 2026

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grande souplesse et beaucoup de nuances tout en gardant la maîtrise

Arnaud

For the connection between my Yamaha AS-3200 Hi-Fi integrated amplifier and my power conditioner, I wanted a power cable that would not limit the performance of my Hi-Fi amp in reproducing the full range of audio frequencies (treble, midrange, bass and low bass), unlike a standard, ordinary mains cable of insufficient quality.
So I chose to buy this AudioQuest Tornado 72V DBS C15 High Current (I specifically mean “HIGH CURRENT” intended for integrated amplifiers/power amps, because there is a second version called “SOURCE”, optimized for connecting source components such as SACD players and DACs).
This cable is packed with technology and features extremely high-level shielding against EMI and RF, backed by patents. A very simple, concrete example when listening: the presence of deep silences when no instruments or voices are audible or played, at the moments when the artist has deliberately chosen to mark a silence in their musical creation. I noticed no sound distortion, whatever the volume level of the amp. My power amplifier has immediate and constant availability of electrical power thanks to the engineering of this cable. This cable has a very impressive build quality. The textures of the materials (sleeves, braided sheaths, plastics and insulators surrounding the conductors and connectors) are of very high quality, ensuring the full preservation of the electrical signal quality. I chose this AudioQuest Tornado High Current cable for exclusively Hi-Fi use.

Comment from February 02, 2026 — Experience from March 05, 2025

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Pour la liaison entre mon ampli-intégré Hi-FI Yamaha As-3200 et mon conditionneur secteur, je voulai un cable secteur qui ne bride pas les performances de mon ampli Hi-Fi dans la restitution de toute les gammes de son audio(aigu, medium, grave et basse) à cause d'une qualité insuffisante d:un cable secteur standard ordinaire.
J'ai donc choisi d'acheter ce Audioquest Tornado 72V DBS C15 Courant Élevé (je précise bien "COURANT ÉLEVÉ" destiné au amplificateur intégré/ampli de puissance car il existe une deuxième version dite "SOURCE' optimisé destiné à relier les composants sources tels les lecteurs SACD et DAC).
Ce cable est un concentré de technologie et est doté d'un blindage contre les EMI et RF de très haut niveau s'appuyant sur des brevets. Un exemple concret très simple à l'écoute : la présence de silences profonds lorsqu'aucun instruments ou voix est audible ou joué lorsque l'artiste a volontairement voulu marqué un silence dans sa création musicale. J'ai noté aucune distorsion du son quelque soit le niveau de volume de l'ampli. Mon amplificateur de puissance a une disponibilité immédiate et constante en alimentation électrique grâce à l'ingénierie de ce cable. Ce cable est d'une qualité de fabrication très impressionnante. Les textures des matériaux (gaines, toiles tressés, plastiques et isolants enveloppant les conducteurs et connecteurs sont de très hautes qualités permettant le maintien total de la qualité du signal électrique. J'ai fais le choix de ce cable Audioquest Tornado Courant Élevé pour un usage exclusivement Hi-Fi.

Christian

Tested 3 Audioquest cable models (Blizzard, Thunder, and Tornado for source and high current). The Tornado is superior to the others.
Note that for my Arcam and Anthem amplification blocks, as well as for a "small" Velodyne DD12+ subwoofer, I did not notice any difference between Tornado and Supra LoRad.
The high current Tornado cables power my JL Audio subwoofer and my 2 Niagara 3000 units.
The source Tornado cables power my Anthem AVM90 processor and my Zappiti Reference player.
The Supra LoRad cables power my amplification blocks and my Velodyne subwoofer.
Complete review on my Niagara 3000 purchase.

Comment from June 04, 2024 — Experience from May 24, 2024

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Testé 3 références de câbles Audioquest (Blizzard, Thunder et Tornado source et courant élevé). Le Tornado est supérieur aux autres.
A noter que pour mes blocs d'amplification Arcam et Anthem, ainsi que pour un "petit" SW Velodyne DD12+, je n'ai pas noté de différence entre Tornado et Supra LoRad.
Les Tornado courant forts alimentent mon SW JL Audio et mes 2 Niagara 3000.
Les Tornado source alimentent mon processeur Anthem AVM90 et mon lecteur Zappiti Référence.
Les câbles Supra LoRad alimentent mes blocs d'amplification et mon SW Velodyne.
Commentaire complet sur mon achat du Niagara 3000.

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Manufacturer reference: NRGTORNEU01
GTIN / EAN: 92592002272