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Nordost Cables

I have recently changed over my amps from a valve set up to chip amps and need a new Interconnect. I currently have an Audionote IC and it leaves the sound a little too bright especially on bad CDs. I have borrowed a Nordost Frey and like what it does, although the blue Heaven lost too much detail in comparison. Unfortunately I can't afford a new wiring loom or a $1,000 IC at the moment.

Anyone any experience of the Heimdall or Baldur and will they give me something similar ? Would the SPM do the same magic as they appear used at lower costs?
george47
george47 OP
9 posts
 
Thanks guys. It looks as though it would be worthwile getting a Heimdall IC in to ensure I can live with it and should not lose too much; apart from costs.
rnik
4 posts
 
Hello audiogon members.
I'm going to buy Nordost speaker cables.With my budget I'm between Blue Haven and Red Dawn.If you see specifications for this cables , the different between RD and BH it only 10 (!) mocrons extruded silver over same 99.99999%OFC. But if you looking the price, Red Dawn almost 2,5 (!!!) time more expensive.According to the Nordost website, both cables in same category "Better", between "Goob" and "Best".
My question: It is realy worth it to pay for Red Dawn versus Blue Haven .Looking forward for your opinions.
brianmgrarcom
1,317 posts
 
What Audio Note IC to you have George?
clio09
3,362 posts
 
Rnik,

I thought it was worth the difference, although I don't use Nordost cables anymore. The Red Dawns were more detailed and worked well on my digital gear. Also, as to price, look around as Nordost cables are pretty well discounted. I only paid about $50 more for my Red Dawns than I did my Blue Heavens.
ajahu
306 posts
 
Rnik, you really have to hear that cables in your system to decide whether the price difference is worth for you. None the less, once you are in the Nordost camp, the more you go upward, the better the sound. Nordost cables are voiced to be fast but lean. The higher you are (in price) more music you get. Also, I would go for the new line of Nordost cables, which have a different geometry and arguably a better balanced soundprint. But before getting into that spiral of constant upgrading, I think you are better of trying RS Cables, which gives you Nordost style soundprint for a whole lot less money (actually, for me, the Rs Cables Silver speaker was better than the RedDawn), or Goertz MI2 Veracity, which gives a more fuller sound, while retaining speed and transparency. Both cables cost fraction of the price of the RedDawn.
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