New White Lightning 3 and Blue Heaven 3 Cables Nordost, June 12, 2025

WHITE LIGHTNING 3 POWER CORD

Want to immerse yourself in great music? To get there, it all starts with power. The power cord plays a crucial role in your sound system by delivering sturdy, reliable AC power while minimizing the harmful effects of electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequencies (RF). With this clean, stable current, your audio gear performs at its best. The White Lightning 3 Power Cord’s Micro Mono-Filament construction, 18 AWG OFC conductors, and FEP insulation immediately enhance the clarity, depth, and dynamics of your music.

Connector with EU Plug

Nordost’s introductory Figure-8 power cord brings you the “power” of Leif 3, while featuring a sleek connector, specially fabricated by Nordost for this cable. This termination is designed to be the perfect match for popular lifestyle brands that require a Figure-8 termination.

Connector with UK Plug

Whether you're fine-tuning a casual setup or creating a more immersive listening experience, this power cable provides the essential foundation for superior sound quality. It’s the first step in transforming the sound of your home system—bringing music to life like never before.

Connector with US Plug

SPECIFICATIONS

Insulation:
Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP)

Construction:
Mechanically tuned lay, Micro Mono-Filament Design

Conductors:
2 x 18 AWG

Material:
65 Strand 99.9999% OFC

Capacitance:
10.0pF/ft

Inductance:
0.146µH/ft

DC Resistance:
6.6 Ohms per 1000ft

Velocity of Propagation:
81%

Termination:
US (Nema), EU (Schuko), UK or AUS to Figure 8 IEC-C7 connector

WHITE LIGHTNING 3 TONEARM CABLE

Getting into vinyl isn’t just about collecting records—it’s about rediscovering the way music feels. But to truly experience what your records are capable of, every part of your setup matters—including the tonearm cable.

DIN to 2x RCA

The White Lightning 3 Tonearm Cable is designed for music listeners who are serious about getting the most out of their analog system. Built to carry the delicate signal from your cartridge without interference, this cable helps preserve the tone, texture, and detail of your favorite artists.

All this is made possible thanks to the precision-engineering of its twisted pair design, which creates fully isolated left and right channels complete with dual shielding for cleaner separation and greater clarity. The White Lightning 3 Tonearm Cable also includes a dedicated ground wire, enhanced with Nordost's Micro Mono-Filament technology to reduce hum and keep your system quiet, so all you're left hearing is the music!

2x RCA to 2x RCA

Whether you’re an analog novice, or on your way to building your dream set up, the White Lightning 3 Tonearm Cable gives your turntable the connection it deserves.

SPECIFICATIONS

Insulation:
Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP)

Construction:
2 Twisted pairs Individually Shielded

Conductors:
4 x 26 AWG

Material:
Silver plated 99.9999% OFC Solid Core Conductors

Overall Shield Coverage:
97%

Grounding Whip:
24 AWG silver-plated, stranded OFC, Micro Mono-Filament design

Termination:
MoonGlo® Straight or 90 degree low-mass 5-pin Din, RCA, or XLR connectors.
Ground wire terminated with gold-plated 5mm spades

BLUE HEAVEN 3 DIGITAL INTERCONNECT

When you're building a system that reflects the quality of your music, every connection counts. The Blue Heaven 3 Digital Interconnect is made for listeners who want more out of their system—more detail, more clarity, more connection to music they love.

Engineered with Nordost’s signature precision, this cable keeps your digital signal clean from start to finish. The Blue Heaven 3 Digital Interconnect is a true 75-ohm conductor that uses a co-axial construction and patented Micro Mono-Filament technology to support high-speed transmission and deliver a stable digital signal, preserving the full character of your music, free from distortion, lag, or compression. Whether you’re streaming lossless tracks or pulling high-res files from your server, Blue Heaven 3 ensures your components get the full signal—nothing added, nothing taken away.

Nordost's BNC design locks in signal accuracy better than most digital options. For systems that call for RCA connections, high-quality, gold-plated adaptors maintain consistent performance without compromising sound. If you're looking to elevate your digital chain and experience music with greater focus and realism, Leif 3's Blue Heaven 3 Digital Interconnect is the smart, effective upgrade that will bring you closer to what the artist intended.

SPECIFICATIONS

Insulation:
Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP)

Construction:
Mechanically tuned spacing, Micro Mono-Filament, co-axial design

Conductors:
1 x 24 AWG

Material:
Silver-plated 99.9999% solid core OFC

Capacitance:
16pF/ft

Impedance:
75 Ohm

Overall Shield Coverage:
95%

Velocity of Propagation:
85%

Termination:
Gold-plated true 75 Ohm BNC to Gold-plated true 75 Ohm BNC or Gold-plated 3.5mm mono mini (Gold-plated BNC to RCA adapters included)

BLUE HEAVEN 3 USB CABLE

A good USB cable not only makes digital audio convenient, it makes it sound seriously absorbing too. Nordost's Blue Heaven 3 USB 2.0 Cable is designed for listeners who use their computer or server as a core part of their music system and want performance that matches the rest of their gear.

Built with Nordost’s Micro Mono-Filament technology, this cable provides a clear, stable path between your source and your system. Inside, four conductors are precision-wound, double-shielded, and carefully terminated to protect the integrity of the signal. The result is a faster, cleaner transfer that lets your music sound the way it should—more open, more dynamic, and more engaging

If you’re serious about getting the best out of your computer-based audio setup, the Blue Heaven USB 2.0 Cable is a game-changer. It’s an easy upgrade that transforms how your system sounds, adding clarity, depth, and control to every track.

SPECIFICATIONS

Insulation:
Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP)

Construction:
Mechanically tuned lay, Micro Mono-Filament and twisted shielded pair design

Conductors:
4 x 20 AWG

Material:
Stranded silver-plated 99.9999% OFC

Overall Shield Coverage:
100% Total coverage

Velocity of Propagation:
86%

Termination:
Type A or B USB 2.0

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