Nordost Valhalla 2 Reference Ethernet Cable

Nordost Valhalla 2 Ethernet Cable Individually shielded 23 AWG silver-plated copper conductors in a precision cable that's designed, manufactured, and terminated in the USA Drop induced noise, lower jitter, and improve the sound of your digital audio system by lowering the noise floor and reducing network component processing. The Valhalla 2 Ethernet Cable has the advantage of eight, 23 AWG, solid-core conductors wrapped in a high-density polymer insulation. These annealed conductors are arranged into four twisted pairs before being triple-shielded. Each of these design aspects minimizes skin effect, eliminates crosstalk and EMI (electromagnetic interference), and ensures a high-performance network cable, offering far more bandwidth than is needed for the typical data demands of today. To further distinguish the V2 Ethernet Cable from its competitors, Nordost has implemented its unique mechanical tuning process. By meticulously cutting each conductor at calculated and equal lengths, Nordost reduces internal microphony and high-frequency resonance. The precise cut of each conductor, at a length which is determined by the cable’s geometry, material, and application, guarantees the uniform arrival of all signals, dramatically reducing timing errors. To complete this reference design, the Valhalla 2 Cable is terminated with a completely specialized, gold-plated 8P8C/RJ45 connector, designed to resist ESD (electrostatic discharge) and optimized for mechanical reliability. The resulting cable supports frequencies and transmission speeds that easily meet Category 8 requirements. The Valhalla 2 Ethernet Cable is designed, manufactured, and terminated in the USA. Each cable is constructed with precision, consistency, and quality fabrication, providing a massive improvement over standard issue, mass-produced, low precision Ethernet cables.