NORDOST HEIMDALL 2 iKABLE

Description

The Nordost Heimdall 2 iKable is a high-end, audiophile-grade analog interconnect cable designed to deliver superior sound quality and signal integrity when connecting portable audio devices, such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, or digital music players, to home audio systems, car stereos, or portable speakers. As part of Nordost’s Norse 2 series, the Heimdall 2 iKable employs advanced design features, premium materials, and Nordost’s proprietary technologies to ensure that your music is transferred with the highest level of accuracy, clarity, and dynamic range, making it a top choice for serious audiophiles and music enthusiasts who want the best possible sound quality from their portable devices.

Overview

The Heimdall 2 iKable is meticulously engineered to maintain the purity and integrity of the audio signal from your portable device to your external audio system. It incorporates high-quality silver-plated conductors, innovative insulation techniques, and Nordost’s Micro Mono-Filament technology, ensuring minimal signal loss, interference, and distortion. The result is a remarkably clean, detailed, and dynamic sound that preserves the full richness and nuances of your music, far exceeding the performance of standard auxiliary cables.

Key Features

• Micro Mono-Filament Technology: One of the standout features of the Heimdall 2 iKable is Nordost’s proprietary Micro Mono-Filament technology. This technology involves wrapping each conductor with a fine FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) thread, creating a virtual air dielectric around the conductor. This reduces insulation contact, lowering capacitance and improving signal speed, resulting in a more transparent, accurate, and lifelike sound.
• Silver-Plated, Solid-Core Conductors: The Heimdall 2 iKable uses solid-core, silver-plated oxygen-free copper (OFC) conductors. This combination provides superior conductivity and efficient signal transfer, ensuring that every nuance of your music is captured and reproduced with exceptional clarity and detail. The silver plating enhances high-frequency performance, delivering a brighter and more detailed sound.
• Low-Loss FEP Insulation: Nordost employs extruded FEP insulation, which has excellent electrical properties and minimizes signal loss. This low-loss insulation ensures that the delicate audio signals from your portable device remain intact, preserving the full dynamic range and detail of your music.
• High-Quality Connectors: The Heimdall 2 iKable is fitted with gold-plated 3.5mm mini-jack connectors, ensuring a secure and corrosion-resistant connection between your portable device and audio system. These high-quality connectors maintain signal integrity, ensuring that the audio signal remains pure and unaltered.
• Mechanically Tuned Lengths: Each cable is cut to specific, mechanically tuned lengths to reduce internal microphonics and high-frequency impedance resonance. This process ensures optimal signal transfer and further enhances the cable’s performance.

Benefits of the Nordost Heimdall 2 iKable

• Unparalleled Sound Quality: The combination of Micro Mono-Filament technology, silver-plated conductors, and low-loss FEP insulation ensures that the Heimdall 2 iKable delivers an exceptionally clear, detailed, and dynamic sound, allowing you to experience your music with the highest level of fidelity and accuracy.
• Reduced Signal Loss and Distortion: The cable’s advanced design minimizes signal loss, interference, and distortion, ensuring that your audio signal remains pure and unaltered from your portable device to your audio system.
• Versatile Connectivity: The Heimdall 2 iKable is compatible with a wide range of portable devices, making it a versatile solution for connecting your device to any high-quality audio system.

Ideal Use Cases

• Connecting Portable Devices to High-End Home Audio Systems: The Heimdall 2 iKable is perfect for audiophiles who want to connect their smartphones, tablets, or digital music players to their home audio systems without compromising sound quality.
• Car Audio Integration: For those who want to enjoy high-fidelity sound from their portable device in their car, the Heimdall 2 iKable offers a noticeable improvement over standard auxiliary cables, providing a clearer and more detailed audio experience.
• Portable Speaker Setups: The Heimdall 2 iKable is ideal for connecting portable devices to external speakers, ensuring that your music retains its full clarity, detail, and dynamic range.

How to Integrate the Heimdall 2 iKable into Your System

1. Connect one end of the iKable: Insert one of the 3.5mm connectors into the headphone output or line-out jack of your portable device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, or digital music player).
2. Connect the other end to your audio system: Insert the other 3.5mm connector into the input jack of your home audio system, car stereo, or portable speaker.
3. Ensure secure connections: Make sure both connections are snug and secure to maintain optimal signal transfer and audio performance.
4. Enjoy your music: Start playing your music from your portable device and experience the enhanced sound quality delivered by the Heimdall 2 iKable.

Who Should Consider the Nordost Heimdall 2 iKable?

The Heimdall 2 iKable is ideal for:

• Audiophiles who want to experience the highest level of sound quality from their portable devices.
• Music enthusiasts looking for an upgrade from standard auxiliary cables to achieve greater clarity, detail, and dynamic range in their audio playback.
• Anyone who values high-quality connections when integrating their portable device into a car audio system, home stereo, or portable speaker setup.

Comparison with Other Nordost iKables

• Heimdall 2 vs. Blue Heaven iKable: The Heimdall 2 iKable offers a significant step up in performance over the Blue Heaven iKable, thanks to the addition of Micro Mono-Filament technology and more advanced conductor design. This results in enhanced clarity, resolution, and dynamic range, making the Heimdall 2 the superior choice for audiophiles seeking the highest quality.
• Heimdall 2 vs. Frey 2 iKable: The Frey 2 iKable is a higher-tier cable that offers even more advanced technology and refined performance, but the Heimdall 2 provides an excellent balance of performance and value, making it an ideal choice for those who want premium quality without the top-end price.

Technical Specifications

• Conductors: Silver-plated, solid-core, 99.99999% oxygen-free copper (OFC)
• Insulation: Extruded FEP with Micro Mono-Filament technology
• Connectors: Gold-plated 3.5mm mini-jack connectors
• Geometry: Mechanically tuned lengths for optimized signal transfer
• Lengths: Available in various lengths to suit different setup needs

The Nordost Heimdall 2 iKable is an exceptional choice for anyone seeking the highest level of audio performance from their portable device. With its advanced Micro Mono-Filament technology, silver-plated conductors, and precision-engineered design, the Heimdall 2 iKable ensures that your music is transferred with unparalleled clarity, detail, and dynamic range.

Whether you’re connecting your smartphone to a high-end home stereo system, integrating your tablet with your car audio setup, or simply looking for the best possible connection for your portable speakers, the Heimdall 2 iKable provides a significant improvement over standard cables. Its combination of superior sound quality, versatility, and durable construction makes it a valuable addition to any audiophile’s setup, ensuring that you experience your music with the highest fidelity possible.

The Norse 2 Series now makes it possible to deliver your digital music library with a clarity and precision not previously thought possible. The Heimdall 2 iKable combines silver-plated, OFC solid core conductors with Nordost’s proprietary Dual Mono-Filament technology to create a virtual air dielectric for maximum mechanical damping. Additionally, the Heimdall 2 iKable employs mechanically tuned lengths, further reducing internal microphonics and high frequency impedance resonance. The result is the ideal electrical and mechanically controlled construction for ultra-fast, low-loss signal transfer.

The Heimdall 2 iKable finally makes it possible to realize the full performance potential of portable audio devices. Whether applied in your car or home audio system, the dynamic effects that Norse 2 technology will achieve are remarkable.

• 4 x 24 AWG stranded silver-plated 99.99999% OFC conductors
• Dual Mono-Filament technology
• FEP insulation
• Mechanically tuned lengths
• Gold plated, full metal jacket shell connectors available in:
◆ 3.5mm stereo mini (Neutrik) to 3.5mm stereo mini (Neutrik)
◆ 3.5mm stereo mini (Neutrik) to (2x) RCA (Neutrik)
◆ 3.5mm stereo mini (Neutrik) to (2x) XLR (Neutrik)
(Standard XLR wiring is Pin 1: Chassis Ground, Pin 2: +, Pin 3: –)
▶ Add €250.00 retail per additional 1 meter