Nordost Frey 2 + phono cable

The phono output cable is one of the most critical audio cables in a hi-fi system. The fragile nature of the analogue audio signals it carries requires specific, low-capacity, low-resistance conductors to ensure that all the musical information is transcribed without loss or distortion.

Nordost Frey 2 + Tonearm Cable: Technology

The Nordost Frey Tonearm Cable + uses 4 x 0.130 mm² conductors twisted in pairs to create a left and right channel. They are individually shielded to eliminate crosstalk between the channels and keep noise to a minimum. To this is added a shielded, silver-plated Mono-Filament Micro link cable that runs along the left and right channels to help minimise noise and electromagnetic interference. However, what sets this cable apart from the competition is the grounding solution chosen by Nordost. The manufacturer offers detachable, silver-plated earth cables featuring Micro Mono-Filament technology. These earthing cables completely eliminate any noise that might be introduced during signal transfer.

Nordost Frey 2 + Tonearm Cable: Playback

The Nordost Frey Tonearm Cable + offers precise, clear and highly detailed reproduction. The midrange is of great purity and resolution, which also seems to be the result of the absolute silence of this cable. In fact, its grounding system makes this cable completely silent. It generates no noise at high or low frequencies. Bass articulation and precision are remarkable. The clarity in this part of the spectrum is a benchmark in this range of phono cables. The soundstage is also very wide and deep, with legibility and surprising focus. With the Frey Tonearm Cable +, the music also seems more present, with a better distribution of the different sound levels.

The Frey Tonearm Cable + is very versatile thanks to its neutrality and very convincing balance. However, it is not recommended for use with overly analytical cartridges or turntables.

To be recommended.