Nordost Frey2 vs Tyr2

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.

Agithos even new models has no guarantee they are better. Steve Huff love the Valhalla 1 ic than the 2 on his system.