Nordost Unveils Cable and Network Innovations at Munich
As Nordost bids farewell to HIGH END Munich, the U.S.-based cable and accessories specialist has pulled out all stops with a full-scale showcase of newly launched and soon-to-be-released products.
From its main showroom in Atrium 4, Room E112, the company is presenting the latest additions to its Leif 3 series—including a suite of new digital cables, a new tonearm interconnect, and a major new addition to its network line-up with the QNET7 Ethernet switch.
Leading the display is the expanded Blue Heaven 3 range, now featuring updated Digital Interconnect, Ethernet, and USB 2.0 cables. These additions are engineered to deliver low-noise, high-speed signal transmission and build on the Leif 3 Blue Heaven line-up introduced at last year’s show. The Blue Heaven 3 Digital Interconnect features a true 75-ohm coaxial design built with Nordost’s proprietary Micro Mono-Filament technology. BNC terminations ensure signal integrity, and each cable includes gold-plated RCA adaptors for broad compatibility.
For streaming applications, the Blue Heaven 3 Ethernet Cable employs solid-core, precision-twisted conductors with individual shielding and an overall dual-braided shield to suppress crosstalk and external noise. Shielded 8P8C/RJ45 connectors are designed to maintain signal purity during high-speed transfers. The Blue Heaven 3 USB 2.0 Cable rounds out the trio, utilising double-shielded conductors and Micro Mono-Filament architecture to support fast, stable data flow with enhanced timing and detail.
Also previewed in Munich is the upcoming White Lightning 3 Tonearm Cable, designed for analogue enthusiasts who demand tonal accuracy and noise-free playback. Its twisted-pair layout isolates left and right channels, while dual shielding and a dedicated ground wire help eliminate hum. Nordost says its Micro Mono-Filament technology contributes to greater clarity and musical focus.
Visitors are also getting a first look at the QNET7, Nordost’s new Layer-2 Ethernet switch, purpose-built to enhance digital music playback. The QNET7 offers seven ports with support for 10/100/1000BASE-T and 1000BASE-LX/SX via SFP. According to Nordost, the switch improves stereo imaging and low-frequency articulation by minimising electrical noise and improving digital timing. Internally, the QNET7 is powered by nine independent, ultra-low noise power supplies, designed to isolate each component path and reduce cross-contamination. It’s also compatible with Nordost’s QSOURCE linear power supply, and is positioned to serve as the central hub in any high-performance streaming setup.
Complementing the new digital offerings, the Munich system is wired with a full loom from the Leif 3 Red Dawn 3 series. A complete reference rig assembled by Nordost’s German distributor, Audio Reference, has been curated to highlight the brand’s cable and QRT enhancer technologies. The system features Wilson Audio WATT/Puppy loudspeakers, a Dan D’Agostino Momentum MxV integrated amplifier, dCS Rossini Apex digital front end (including player, DAC, and master clock), a VPI Prime turntable, and a Krell K300p phono stage—offering an uncompromising platform to demonstrate Nordost’s innovations at their best.
Nordost’s complete range is on demonstration now at HIGH END Munich 2025, Atrium 4 / Room E112, through May 18.
Pricing Summary
- Blue Heaven 3 Digital Interconnect (1M): US$284.99
- Blue Heaven 3 Ethernet Cable (1M): US$499.99
- Blue Heaven 3 USB 2.0 Cable (1M): US$319.99
- White Lightning 3 Tonearm Cable (1.25M): US$649.99 (coming soon)
- QNET7 Network Switch: US$5,499.99 (available later in 2025)
For more information visit Nordost
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Joining StereoNET in 2025 as Deputy Editor, Australia & New Zealand, Jason’s decades of experience comes from a marketing, brand development, and communications background. More recently, a decade in specialist retail has armed him with the knowledge required to deliver the right information to a captive and curious audience.
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