NORDOST FREY 2 TONEARM CABLE +

The Nordost Frey 2 Tonearm Cable + is a high-end, audiophile-grade phono cable designed to deliver an exceptionally clean, accurate, and dynamic connection between your turntable and phono stage or amplifier. Part of Nordost’s Norse 2 series, the Frey 2 Tonearm Cable + represents a significant step up in performance, utilizing advanced technologies, superior materials, and meticulous construction to ensure the highest level of signal integrity and fidelity for vinyl playback. It’s an ideal choice for vinyl enthusiasts and audiophiles who want to extract the most detail, nuance, and musicality from their analog setup.

Overview

The Frey 2 Tonearm Cable + is specifically designed to handle the delicate, low-voltage signals produced by phono cartridges, making it extremely sensitive to noise, interference, and signal loss. To address these challenges, Nordost has incorporated its proprietary technologies, such as Micro Mono-Filament technology, and high-quality conductors to create a cable that offers an ultra-low capacitance, high-speed signal transfer, and unmatched precision.

Key Features

• Micro Mono-Filament Technology: The Frey 2 Tonearm Cable + employs Nordost’s advanced Micro Mono-Filament technology, which involves wrapping each conductor with a thin FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) thread before encasing it in an extruded FEP insulation. This reduces dielectric contact, resulting in lower capacitance and faster signal transmission, preserving the purity and detail of the phono signal.
• Silver-Plated OFC Conductors: The cable features high-purity, oxygen-free copper (OFC) conductors that are silver-plated to ensure superior conductivity and signal transfer. This enhances clarity, detail, and overall audio fidelity, making your vinyl playback more dynamic and lifelike.
• Dual Shielding: To protect the delicate analog signal from electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), the Frey 2 Tonearm Cable + is equipped with dual-layer shielding. This ensures a noise-free and interference-resistant signal path, maintaining the integrity of your music.
• Low-Loss FEP Insulation: Nordost’s use of FEP insulation not only provides excellent electrical properties but also ensures that the cable maintains consistent performance over time by preventing signal degradation.
• Integrated Ground Wire: The Frey 2 Tonearm Cable + includes a detachable, silver-plated ground wire, which helps eliminate any potential ground loop noise, ensuring a clean and interference-free connection.
• Versatile Termination Options: Available in multiple configurations, such as RCA to RCA, RCA to DIN, or XLR, the Frey 2 Tonearm Cable + can be customized to suit a variety of tonearm and phono stage requirements, making it highly versatile for different setups.

Benefits of the Nordost Frey 2 Tonearm Cable +

• Enhanced Sound Quality: The Frey 2 Tonearm Cable + offers a significant upgrade in sound quality, delivering greater detail, clarity, and dynamic range compared to standard phono cables. The use of Micro Mono-Filament technology and high-quality conductors ensures that your vinyl playback is as accurate and lifelike as possible.
• Reduced Noise and Interference: With its dual shielding and integrated ground wire, the Frey 2 effectively minimizes noise, hum, and interference, allowing the delicate phono signal to be transmitted with maximum fidelity.
• Improved Signal Transfer: The advanced design and superior materials used in the Frey 2 Tonearm Cable + result in an efficient and unimpeded signal transfer, ensuring that your turntable’s cartridge performs to its full potential.

Ideal Use Cases

• High-End Vinyl Playback Systems: The Frey 2 Tonearm Cable + is perfect for audiophiles with high-quality turntables and phono stages who want to experience the most accurate and detailed reproduction of their vinyl records.
• Professional Audio Applications: For recording studios or professionals who demand the highest level of performance, the Frey 2 offers the clarity and precision needed for critical listening and vinyl playback.

How to Integrate the Frey 2 Tonearm Cable + into Your System

1. Choose the appropriate termination: Select the correct termination configuration (RCA, DIN, or XLR) based on your turntable’s tonearm output and the input requirements of your phono stage or amplifier.
2. Connect the cable: Attach the Frey 2 Tonearm Cable + to your turntable’s tonearm output and the phono stage or amplifier, ensuring a secure connection.
3. Attach the ground wire: Use the detachable ground wire to connect your turntable to your phono stage or amplifier, eliminating any potential ground loop noise.
4. Position the cable: Carefully route the cable to avoid unnecessary bends or tension, ensuring optimal performance.

Who Should Consider the Nordost Frey 2 Tonearm Cable +?

The Frey 2 Tonearm Cable + is ideal for:

• Audiophiles who want to achieve the highest level of sound quality from their vinyl playback systems.
• Vinyl enthusiasts looking to upgrade their analog signal chain for improved clarity, detail, and realism.
• Professionals who require a top-tier tonearm cable for accurate signal transfer in critical listening or recording applications.

Comparison with Other Nordost Tonearm Cables

• Frey 2 vs. Heimdall 2: The Frey 2 offers a noticeable step up in performance over the Heimdall 2 Tonearm Cable +, thanks to enhanced conductors, insulation, and overall construction. It provides even greater clarity, detail, and soundstage depth, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a superior vinyl playback experience.
• Frey 2 vs. Tyr 2: While the Tyr 2 Tonearm Cable + represents the pinnacle of the Norse 2 series, the Frey 2 offers much of the same technological advancements at a more accessible price point, making it an ideal balance between performance and value.

Technical Specifications

• Conductors: Silver-plated, 99.99999% oxygen-free copper (OFC)
• Insulation: Extruded FEP with Micro Mono-Filament technology
• Shielding: Dual-layer shielding to protect against EMI and RFI
• Termination Options: Available in RCA to RCA, RCA to DIN, and XLR configurations
• Ground Wire: Detachable, silver-plated ground wire included

The Nordost Frey 2 Tonearm Cable + is a top-tier cable that delivers exceptional performance for vinyl enthusiasts and audiophiles who demand the best from their analog systems. By leveraging advanced technologies such as Micro Mono-Filament, silver-plated conductors, and dual shielding, the Frey 2 ensures that your turntable’s signal is transferred with unmatched clarity, detail, and fidelity.

If you’re looking to elevate your vinyl listening experience, the Frey 2 Tonearm Cable + is an investment that will bring out the full potential of your records, delivering a more lifelike and immersive soundstage. It’s a must-have addition for those who want to experience the richness and depth of vinyl playback at its finest.

The tonearm lead is one of the most critical audio cables in an analog system. As such, it demands a purpose-built, low capacitance conduit, in order to maximize the authentic and natural musical reproduction that LPs offer.

The Frey 2 Tonearm Cable + is virtually noiseless, with rapid transmission speed and the highest bandwidth capabilities, thanks to its twisted pair design, individualized shielding, and Nordost’s proprietary Dual Mono-Filament technology. It also employs a separately shielded, silver-plated bond wire, wrapped in Micro Mono-Filament, to minimize noise from the line. However, the most exciting aspect of this cable design is its revolutionary grounding solution. Nordost has introduced detachable ground whips, complete with Micro Mono-Filament technology, that further eliminate any noise that could be introduced during signal transfer, regardless of the unique construction of the components found in each individual sound system.