This weekend, at the High End show in Munich, we’re debuting a suite of new digital cables joining the Leif 3 family: the Blue Heaven 3 Digital Interconnect, Blue Heaven 3 Ethernet Cable, and Blue Heaven 3 USB 2.0 Cable.
We’re also announcing and giving a special sneak peek at the soon-to-be-released White Lightning 3 Tonearm Cable, as well as the QNET 7, an exciting new audio focused network switch, coming later this year!
Our new Blue Heaven 3 Digital Interconnect is engineered to deliver a clean, stable digital signal that preserves the full character of high-resolution audio without distortion, lag, or compression. As a true 75-ohm conductor with a co-axial construction and the brand’s patented Micro Mono-Filament technology, this cable ensures high-speed transmission and signal integrity from source to component. Its BNC termination maintains signal accuracy, while included gold-plated RCA adaptors offer versatile compatibility without compromising performance.
The Blue Heaven 3 Ethernet Cable is designed for listeners who are looking for precision and immersion from their streaming sources. This cable features solid core conductors arranged in precision-twisted pairs, each individually shielded and protected by a dual-layer braided shield. This construction minimizes crosstalk and external noise, preserving the integrity of music files whether the cable is used with a NAS drive, streamer, or server. Its shielded 8P8C/RJ45 connectors prevent any loss from being incurred during transmission.
The Blue Heaven 3 USB 2.0 Cable provides a high-performance digital link that enhances sound quality with greater clarity, dynamics, and musical detail. Utilizing Nordost’s Micro Mono-Filament technology, the cable features four precision-wound, double-shielded conductors that deliver a fast, stable signal between source and system.
Available soon, the White Lightning 3 Tonearm Cable is designed for music listeners who are serious about getting the most out of their analog system, preserving the tone, texture, and detail of your favorite artists. This cable boasts a twisted pair design, fully isolating left and right channels and comes complete with dual shielding for cleaner separation and greater clarity. The White Lightning 3 Tonearm cable also includes a dedicated ground wire, enhanced with our Micro Mono-Filament technology to reduce hum and keep your system quiet so all you’re left hearing is the music.
Coming later this year, the QNET7 is a Layer-2 ethernet switch, designed from the ground up to maximize audio performance and eliminate noise for high speed, digital transmission. It not only improves sound staging and 3D imaging but also transforms the bass response through the further separation of low frequencies. The QNET7 has seven ports, offering 10/100/1000BASE-T (1 Gbps), 100BASE-TX (100 Mbps), and 1000BASE-LX/SX (802.3z-1998 (CL3B)) SFP capability. The new QNET7 is equipped with nine independent, ultra-low noise power supplies which minimize cross-contamination and ensure clean, interference-free operation. Compatible with Nordost’s QSOURCE, the QNET7 is expected to be the centerpiece of any high-end streaming setup. The QNET7 will be available later this year for worldwide distribution with Nordost dealers.
