AudioQuest Thunder High Current Power Cable / 1.0 Meter / 15 Amp

Brand New Storm Series Power

• Product: AudioQuest Thunder High Current Power Cable - 1.0 Meter (3.28 Ft)
• Condition: Brand new in factory-fresh packaging 
• Retail: $1,195 MSRP
• Configuration: 15 amp high-current design with C15 IEC
• Design: Storm Series with Zero Characteristic Impedance technology
• What's Included: Factory-fresh with documentation and warranty 
• Warranty: Full AudioQuest manufacturer warranty

When Lightning Strikes Your Power Supply

AudioQuest's Thunder represents the entry point to their elite Storm Series—where power cable technology gets serious. Named after nature's most dramatic electrical phenomenon, Thunder delivers the explosive dynamics and silent backgrounds that only come from properly managed AC power. These aren't just thick cables with fancy plugs; they're sophisticated power management systems that actively improve your components' ability to perform.

Bill Low and Garth Powell designed the Storm Series after recognizing that AC power quality has degraded dramatically in our Wi-Fi saturated, switching-power-supply world. Thunder employs multiple technologies working in concert to deliver clean, unrestricted current while eliminating the RF contamination that clouds musical reproduction. 

Zero Characteristic Impedance Technology

Thunder's breakthrough feature is AudioQuest's Zero (No) Characteristic Impedance technology. By eliminating characteristic impedance in the cable, Thunder prevents power supplies from "ringing" like a bell struck by hammer. This isn't theoretical—oscilloscope measurements show dramatic reduction in AC line distortion when Thunder replaces conventional power cables. Your amplifier's power supply sees clean 60Hz sine waves instead of the hash-contaminated mess that typical cables deliver.

Direction-Controlled Conductors with Superior Metals

Thunder employs AudioQuest's Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors in a semi-solid concentric arrangement. These aren't random strands stuffed in insulation but precisely arranged conductors with controlled grain orientation. AudioQuest discovered that metal drawn through dies develops directional grain structure that affects signal propagation. Thunder's conductors are oriented for optimal power flow from wall to component.

The semi-solid concentric packing eliminates strand interaction—a major source of distortion in stranded cables. By using fewer, larger strands in specific geometric relationships, Thunder maintains flexibility while achieving the performance of solid-core designs.

Ground Noise Dissipation System

Thunder features AudioQuest's patented Ground Noise Dissipation System using direction-controlled conductors specifically for ground. This isn't just a safety ground but an engineered pathway that actively drains noise away from your components. The separate ground plane with optimal directionality ensures that interference collected by the cable doesn't contaminate your system's ground reference.

RF Noise Dissipation and Shielding

In our modern environment, radio frequency interference pervades everything. Thunder employs a sophisticated multi-layer approach: a metal-based noise dissipation system that converts RF to heat rather than storing and releasing it like conventional shields. This carbon-loaded synthetic material absorbs frequencies from AM radio through cellular and Wi-Fi, preventing this hash from modulating your audio signals.

High-Current Performance Design

Thunder is specifically engineered for high-current applications—power amplifiers, powered subwoofers, and power conditioners that demand substantial, unrestricted current delivery. The 15-amp specification with C15 IEC connector ensures compatibility with the most demanding audio components. The 1.0-meter length is optimal for reaching wall outlets or power conditioners without excess cable to act as an antenna.

Complete Technical Specifications

• Conductors: Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)
• Gauge: Optimized for 15-amp continuous delivery
• Geometry: Semi-solid concentric conductor arrangement
• Impedance: Zero Characteristic Impedance design
• Noise Dissipation: Carbon-based RF absorption system
• Ground System: Direction-controlled ground conductors
• Connectors: High-copper content with direct silver plating
• Length: 1.0 meter (3.3 feet)
• Current Rating: 15 amperes continuous
• Voltage: 125V (North American specification)

Storm Series Heritage

The Storm Series—Thunder, Tornado, Hurricane, and Dragon—represents AudioQuest's assault on AC power contamination. Thunder brings the core Storm technologies to a more accessible price point without sacrificing the fundamental improvements that make these cables transformative. Professional reviewers consistently note that Storm Series cables don't just reduce noise—they increase dynamic range, improve soundstaging, and reveal low-level details previously masked by AC contamination.

Exceptional Opportunity

These factory-fresh Thunder cables represent one of the best values in high-end power cables. You're getting technologies derived from AudioQuest's flagship Dragon cable at a fraction of the cost. The combination of Zero Characteristic Impedance, PSC+ conductors, and sophisticated noise dissipation creates a power cable that measurably and audibly improves component performance.

Everything You Get

• AudioQuest Thunder 1.0M High-Current power cable in sealed packaging
• Full documentation and specifications
• Direction arrows for optimal installation
• AudioQuest's full manufacturer warranty
• Certificate of authenticity

Experience the Storm

Thunder doesn't just deliver power—it delivers pure, unrestricted current while eliminating the noise that compromises your system's potential. Whether feeding power amplifiers, powered subwoofers, or source components, Thunder ensures they receive the clean AC they need to perform at their best. With only two units available, this is your chance to experience what happens when AudioQuest's most advanced power technologies strike your system.