Nordost's new Leif Series 3

Interesting, I have never seen this data before. Most of these do seem very thin, or should I say too thin compared to what one would expect. I've never really loved Nordost but also can't say I've noticed drastic problems either, though I can't recall if I've heard these specific models or not. 

Seems like for the prices they ask, using adequate AWG should be no problem at all. I wonder what the reasoning is here?

Interesting.  Still don't use their wire, except for Valhalla 1 digital and Blue Heaven in second tier systems.  Challenged by cost/value ratio.  But that is just me.  YMMV.

I was intrigued enough to get a pair of the new White Lightning 3. Every few years I get something to compare to my current NLA speaker cables, the High Fidelity CT-1E.

These retailed for 7k USD and obviously nothing can really compete, but I was very impressed by this new Leif 3 series for the money. For starters it sounds nothing like I was expecting or remember from the multiple Nordost speaker cables I owned about 15 years ago.

They were fast but all had noticeable treble emphasis. Something I erroneously put down to the silver plating. I say erroneously because the White Lightning 3 is the same but it sounds balanced if not a touch warm. Its fast and open but no stereotypical brightness.

Looks like I have to put aside my anti-Nordost speaker cable bias, and investigate further up the line such as the Norse speaker cables.

I use Tyr 2 XLRs and they’re very musical. Warm, detailed and relaxed. My Frey 2 power cords exhibit the same sonic traits. Nordost makes great cables. 
I might try the White Lightning in my tv system with Marantz AVR and Focal Aria speakers.