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The Nordost Leif 3 range, including power cords, speaker cables, and interconnects, redefines sonic clarity and precision. Designed for high-end systems, Leif 3 features advanced materials like solid silver-plated OFC and Nordost’s signature ribbon structure for low capacitance and reduced resonance. In testing, the Red Dawn cables impressed with their dynamic, delicate handling of music, while the Blue Heaven and Purple Flare offered distinct sonic traits. The QBASE MkIII distribution unit further enhanced performance by optimising grounding. Nordost’s Leif 3 range prioritises signal integrity, making it ideal for audiophiles seeking a natural, uncoloured sound in their setups.

Newer HDMI cables run a specification called HDMI 2.0 that improves the limit of the bandwidth they can carry and allows higher resolution signals to be sent from your sources to your TV. On top of improving the conductors in HDMI cables, there is also an improvement on shielding and protection to prevent the signal being interfered with by nearby power cables and power supplies. We have compiled a list of HDMI cables that we recommend for being must-haves: (Continue reading...)