Monthly Archives: March 2025

Dealer Spotlight: Creative Audio of Tennessee

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By Seth Snyder 

Creative Audio of Tennessee is one of Nordost’s newest dealers and the passion project of Lee Stromatt, a true audiophile dedicated to delivering the best sound possible. Specializing in high-end hi-fi systems and immersive home theater audio, Lee carefully curates his product selection, choosing brands he genuinely believes in, rather than chasing industry trends. His discerning ear means gimmicks don’t fool him, which is why he didn’t hesitate to jump in headfirst with us, becoming a Supreme Reference dealer from day one.

Lee is also a bit of a road warrior, regularly making house calls to demonstrate products in his clients’ homes. I’ve had the privilege of joining him on a few visits, and I can confidently say his customers are just as discerning about audio as he is. They trust his expertise and genuinely appreciate the Nordost products we’ve showcased in their systems.

If you’re in the greater Nashville area and considering any of the brands in Lee’s portfolio, give him a call at 615-435-3377. In one room, he can show you what’s possible in both stereo and immersive audio—and trust me, his systems are truly impressive.

Address:188 Front Street
Suite 116-72
Franklin, TN  37064
Phone:615-435-3377
Email:lees@chatenn.com
Web:www.creativeaudiotn.com

Introducing the White Lightning 3 Power Cord

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Expanding the “Power” of Leif 3

The White Lightning 3 Power Cord is an essential, high-performance component for any audio system requiring a Figure-8 connection. Nordost’s new, introductory power cord delivers sturdy, reliable AC power while minimizing the harmful effects of electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequencies (RF). This ensures a clean, stable current for optimal audio performance.

The White Lightning 3 Power Cord features Micro Mono-Filament construction, 18 AWG OFC conductors, and FEP insulation, all of which immediately enhance the clarity, depth, and dynamics of your music.

What sets the White Lighting 3 Power Cord apart is its sleek Figure-8 connector, specially designed by Nordost. This termination is the perfect match for systems that use Figure-8 connections, allowing music lovers to bring the “power” of Leif 3 to popular lifestyle brands.

Whether fine-tuning a casual setup or creating a more immersive listening experience, The White Lightning 3 Power Cord provides the essential foundation for superior sound quality. It allows your audio gear to perform at its best. The White Lightning 3 Power Cord is the first step in transforming the sound of your home system—bringing music to life like never before.

SPECIFICATIONS

Insulation: Low dielectric Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) 

Construction: Proprietary Micro Mono-Filament Design 

Conductors: 2 x 18 AWG 

Material: 65 Strand 99.9999% OFC

Capacitance: 10.0pF/ft

DC Resistance: 6.6 Ohms per 1000ft

Termination: US (Nema), EU (Schuko), UK or AUS to Figure 8 IEC-C7 connector

Nordost Playlist – March 2025

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Nordost products are designed to allow you to enjoy your favorite performances as they were intended to be heard. All of us here are passionate about great music, and want to share our passion with you. Each one of us has our own style… We listen to a wide variety of artists and genres but, in a way, we appreciate them all. We thought that we would share a few of the songs on our own personal playlists with you each month. Some may be classics, some may be brand new, some may not even be to your tastes, but we hope that there is something here for everyone.

Here are some of the songs that we will have on rotation this March.

You can now listen to our monthly playlist here:  TIDAL  | SPOTIFY  |  QOBUZ

  1. Green & Gold – Lianne La Havas – Blood
  2. The Joke – Brandi Carlile – By the Way, I Forgive You
  3. This Is A Life – Son Lux, Mitski, David Byrne – Everything Everywhere All at Once (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
  4. Magic Bus – Live – The Who – Live At Leeds (Expanded Edition)
  5. Vandalist – Noga Erez – The Vandalist
  6. Bless the Telephone – Labi Siffre – The Singer & The Song
  7. I Want You Yesterday – Wallice – The Jester
  8. Flowers – Nathaniel Rateliff, Gregory Alan Isakov – Flowers
  9. Mubo Sugar – Arc De Soleil – Libertalia
  10. Nausicaä (Love Will Be Revealed) – Cameron Winter – Heavy Metal