Nordost Frey 2 Tonearm Cable + (Terminated)

Frey 2 Tonearm Cable + (Terminated), by Nordost.

The signals traveling between the turntable and the phono preamp are the most delicate in the analog audio system chain. It is therefore essential to use a dedicated, low-capacitance tonearm cable in your vinyl-sourced hifi system, in order to deliver every last nuance of musical detail contained in your LPs. Nordost combines the latest innovations in cable geometry, mechanical properties, and grounding solutions to produce a revolutionary line of tonearm cables. Every tonearm cable throughout Nordost’s extensive range of options, not only protects against signal loss and image smearing, but also eliminates noise from the signal chain in virtually any analog system.

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.

Specifications

• Insulation: Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP)
• Conductors: 4 x 26 AWG
• Construction: 2 Twisted pairs individually shielded. Mechanically tuned lay and lengths. Dual Mono-Filament design.
• Material: Silver-plated 99.9999 OFC solid-core conductors
• Capacitance: 11.77 pF/ft
• Propagation: 26 %
• Overall Shield Coverage: 98 %
• Bond / Grounding Whips: 24 AWG silver-plated, stranded OFC, Micro Mono-Filament design.
• Termination: High quality 5-pin Din (0 or 90 degree), MoonGlo RCA or Neutrik XLR connectors
• Terminations (Whips & Bond): Whips and bond wire terminated with gold-plated 5 mm spades.

DIN Configuration Chart

To ensure the correct fit for your turntable requirements, please refer to this chart which illustrates the different orientation options for the 90-degree DIN connector:

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