Nordost Frey2 vs Tyr2

@swede58

Hey…. If they work for you based on a hands-on audition, then you are all good to go. At least you are not buying them blind and just hoping for a positive upgrades

That “ brightness” and “digital edge “ in digital files that needed to be tamed is a wart I highlighted that presented itself when I upgraded to new speakers and in a new listening environment room. Problem solved for me with new “warmer” sonic signature cables based on a synergy matching tip directly from CARDAS

Also , it’s a well-travelled discussion that , in general, Ag or Ag-coated cables are noticeable “brighter” than all-Cu cables , which accounts for some of the differences in sonic presentation compared to copper.

PS the “brightness” and “digital edge” is not necessarily solely an overt “sharpness “ or shrill. Rather, it includes a “cold” or “clinically harsh” sonic presentation that is  an anethema to one’s satisfaction , and it also presents itself as “fatiguing over time”,  It also may embody turning down the volume on some digital file playback. 

If you are still open to further cable auditions, I would recommend each of the following as solid contenders and no pretenders.

AUDIENCE Au24X

AUDITORIUM 23

LFD HYBRID

back to your OP: FREY2 vs TYR2?

Ignoring the main differentiator of Ag vs Cu build with differing sonic signatures, I remind you of the well-travelled and oft-ignored “80/20 Rule” in upgrading components.

IN GENERAL …If you are looking to improve your audio sonic presentation, then consider an upgrade to a new component of at least 3 times the price of the incumbent , especially within the same OEM lineup.

… In this exaggerated general homily, you generally get about 80% of the performance of the current option at 20% of the outlay cost as you move up the model line. If so, and IMO “yes” wrt FREY vs TYR…. I did not see the worthy audio performance uptick (if any) nor its its $$ value going up one model between the two choices.
Rather, there are numerous posts and reviews suggesting that the “sweet spot” actually resides in the HEIMDALL model one down from the FREY in the NORDOST $$ outlay vs audio performance matrix.

But again….the VALHALLA is a different animal entirely, in its own upgraded performances and cost outlay model class for intuitive reasons ( HINT You never see lower model NORDOST cables by OEM exhibitors at the major audiofests ..it’s VALHALLAs or ODINs)

also, consider the FREY V1 versus V2 option in the context of $$ outlay  vs audio performance uptick. There is a huge difference with added costs introduced by marketing puffery to move up to the V2 .

If you have the money the TYR2. Once you you past Nordost entry level cables the technology is the same in every cable. The only difference is quantity of conductors which increases with price.

It’s now been over 10 years since the Norse2 line was introduced. It was 2012. The Norse1 line seemed only to last half that time.

Has there been any word on if a replacement line is coming?

I think it’s overdue. I would hate to buy a cable now to only have the v3 come out soon.