Nordost White Lightning 3 Interconnect

With 4 x 26 AWG silver-plated, solid core OFC conductors, and FEP insulation.

New for 2024, Nordost’s Leif 3 line moves the bar for entry-level cable ever higher. The third Leif series is the culmination of years of technological breakthroughs and advancements in craftsmanship, meticulously refined to meet the modern demands of mid-fi and hi-fi sound systems. They leverage optimal materials, unique geometry, and filter-less technology to unlock dynamic, low-loss, and lifelike performances from any audio system.

The White Lightning Analog Interconnect is a fully-shielded design that uses four 26 AWG silver-plated 99.9999% OFC solid core conductors, precision wound in a minimum cross-section configuration that eliminates unnecessary fillers or padding elements. The Insulation is high-grade FEP, selected for its superior dielectric performance, while the elegant minimalism extends to the carefully selected low-mass connectors and differential grounding. The result is a high-speed, low-loss interconnect that preserves the sense of musical power and momentum, creating a new performance benchmark at this price level.

Specifications

Insulation: Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP)

Construction: Mechanically tuned lay

Conductors: 4 x 26 AWG

Material: Silver-plated 99.9999% OFC

Capacitance: 43 pF/ft

Inductance: 0.046 μH/ft

Velocity of Propagation: 80%