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Seeking Opinions on Nordost Cables

Hello, fellow audiophiles!

I've been on a quest to enhance my audio setup and recently came across Nordost cables. They've garnered quite a reputation in the high-fidelity audio community for their build quality, design, and the noticeable impact they have on sound quality. From their entry-level offerings to their ultra-high-end series, it seems there's a wide range of options to fit various systems and budgets.

Given their premium positioning and the substantial investment they represent, I'm reaching out to gather your thoughts and experiences with Nordost cables. Whether you've integrated their speaker cables, interconnects, or power cords into your setup, I'm curious to hear about the differences you've noticed. Are they as transformative as some claim?

Here are a few points I'm particularly interested in:

  1. Sound Quality Improvements: Did you notice a clear improvement in sound clarity, detail, or overall audio presentation after integrating Nordost cables into your system? How would you describe the change?

  2. Product Range: Which specific Nordost cables have you tried, and what impact did they have on your setup? Were the higher-end lines noticeably better in performance?

  3. Value for Money: Considering their price point, do you believe Nordost cables offer a good value for the improvement they bring to your audio system?

  4. Comparisons: If you've compared Nordost cables with other brands, how did they stack up? Were there any surprises or disappointments?

  5. Personal Recommendations: Based on your experience, would you recommend Nordost cables to others? Are there particular products or setups they pair best with?

I appreciate your insights and look forward to reading your opinions. Let's keep the discussion respectful and focused on personal experiences, as we all aim to enjoy our music to the fullest.

Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts!

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ghdprentice
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Low end Nordost are just OK cables, they can be a little thin. I found other brands to be superior. However, upper end cables and interconnects are stunning. Detailed without a hint of harshness… natural and nuanced. I had the privilege of having a set of Odin 2 interconnects in my system for a couple weeks. They were simply astonishing.

As @Akg_ca points out they are system dependent. I tried a pretty high end Nordost (one level below Odin) AES interconnect between my streamer and DAC and it sound terrible… I mean actively bad. No idea why.

I have experience with most of their product lines, stick with Valhalla or Odin.

ghdprentice
6,389 posts
 

@ortodox …”Better Nordost cable are overpriced.”

 

Which of the better Nordost cables have you tried and what better sounding alternatives did you find. Also, what was the system you were using to compare? There is a place to put photos and identify your components under your user ID. This is really helpful as it allows us to understand where you are coming from.

 

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