if you like the Nordost cables (I do) the upgrade from Blue Heaven to Heimdall is significant.
Nordost Blue Heaven Vs. Heimdall 2 speaker cables
I currently run a pair (6') of blue heaven speaker cables and have an opportunity to trade in my speaker cables for the Heimdall 2. I would get $600 as a trade in, bringing the Heimdall 2 down to around $1300 USD and have a couple questions.
1. Is this a worthwhile upgrade
2. Is it a fair trade-in price
3. Should I consider another brand of speaker cable.
My setup is:
MC275 amp, VTL 2.5 pre, Sonus Faber Olypica I, Auralic Aries streamer, Auralic Vega DAC, Clearaudio concept turntable. Nordost cables throughout. I typically listen to Rock, pop and some alternative.
Thanks
1. Is this a worthwhile upgrade
2. Is it a fair trade-in price
3. Should I consider another brand of speaker cable.
My setup is:
MC275 amp, VTL 2.5 pre, Sonus Faber Olypica I, Auralic Aries streamer, Auralic Vega DAC, Clearaudio concept turntable. Nordost cables throughout. I typically listen to Rock, pop and some alternative.
Thanks
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Here is repost of my prior comments +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Here is the CANADA HI-FI reporter’s take from the NORDOST cables bake-off exhibit actually performed live at an audio expo show in TORONTO . I personally attended that show and agree with the reporter’s following article on his experiences. They stopped at the improving model bakeoff summit at the Valhallas (one below the Odins) with the inference that a move up the model trendline in improvement keeps going further. ".....I had a chance to sit in on a couple demonstrations in the Nordost room, giving my feet a well deserved break. I’m very familiar with the benefits of high quality cables and use a full Nordost Heimdall 2 loom with my reference two-channel setup. That being said, I always find the Nordost demonstrations to be an “ear-opening” experience. Michael Taylor from Nordost demonstrated the significant sonic benefits of replacing an OEM cable with a Nordost model – in particular 1) a swap of a single USB cable, from OEM to Nordost Blue Heaven ($250/2m), to Heimdall 2 ($500/2m) and; 2) a swap of a single RCA interconnect, from OEM, to Blue Heaven, to Heimdall 2, to Tyr 2 and finally Valhalla 2. Along with convincing the audience in the room that cables DO matter, I’ve now got the bug to upgrade...." http://canadahifi.com/taves-consumer-electronics-show-2014-now-we-have-a-ces-north-part-2-by-george-.... |
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