Norse 3 Interconnects
Norse 3 Analogue Interconnects are designed to bring the listener closer to the music they love. Built around Nordost’s filter-less cable philosophy, Norse 3 interconnects preserve the fine detail of the audio signal without alteration, loss, or degradation. The result is music with greater authority, resolution, and natural expression.
At the heart of the Norse 3 Interconnects is a precision Twisted Pair Design, creating a controlled, noise-negating environment for the signal. Silver-plated, solid-core OFC conductors utilise Nordost’s Dual Mono- Filament technology to further optimise signal integrity. Because noise is one of the greatest threats to an analogue signal, each twisted pair is individually shielded before being bundled within a second, braided shield. This comprehensive dual-shielding system minimises interference while preserving the subtle information, dynamics, and spatial detail essential to realistic music reproduction.
Terminated with gold-plated Neutrik XLR or Neutrik Profi RCA connectors, Norse 3 Interconnects are the perfect link to elevate and complete a hi-fi audio system. While they combine meticulous construction with uncompromising attention to detail, their role is deliberately simple: connect source to component without colouring the sound, allowing the performance of the system and the music itself to take centre stage.
Tyr 3
Tyr 3 uses eight 24 AWG silver-plated, solid-core OFC conductors arranged in four twisted pairs. Nordost’s Dual Mono-Filament technology creates a virtual air dielectric around each conductor, while Mechanically Tuned Lengths optimise conductor resonances. Each pair is individually shielded, with a second braided shield providing 97% overall coverage. Gold-plated Neutrik XLR or Profi RCA connectors complete the design. The result is an interconnect that combines carefully controlled signal transmission with the detail, dynamics, and spatial precision expected of a reference-level design. As the highest-performing interconnect in the Norse 3 family, Tyr 3 offers a compelling step toward the full potential of a high-end audio system.
Specifications
Insulation: Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP)
Construction: Dual Mono-Filament Design, 4 Twisted Pairs, Individually Shielded, and Mechanically Tuned Lengths
Conductors: 8 x 24 AWG
Material: Silver-plated 99.99999% solid-core OFC
Capacitance: 207.1pF/ft
Inductance: 0.09µH/ft
Overall Shield Coverage: 97%
Velocity of Propagation: 78%
Termination: Gold-plated Neutrik Profi RCA or Neutrik XLR
Norse 3 makes the familiar newly revealing. It will reintroduce you to the music you love, but with greater presence, more compelling rhythm, and a defined sense of spatial awareness. Your system is capable of more than you realise. Norse 3 is designed to let you hear it.
Paula Rotondo, President Nordsot