Haven’t heard Valhalla in my system but…Frey 2 is better than Heimdall 2 and Tyr 2 is better than Frey 2. So each step up the line gives you a more refined sound, better details and lower noise floor. I can’t imagine Valhalla not beating Tyr 2.
But as I said earlier, it’s system dependent. For me personally a full loom of any cable manufacturer never worked. At some point you end end with too much of a good thing. It’s important to balance it all in this case using different cables.
Cardas or Nordost for Simaudio/Magico
Looking for new cabling for Simaudio 330A amp/390 Pre Streamer into Magico A3 and have narrowed down to Cardas or Nordost primarily as I understand that Simaudio often shows with these cables. Cardas level would be Clear Cygnus (or maybe stretch to Clear), Nordost would be Heimdall 2 (or maybe stretch to Frey 2). Need PC, Speaker and XLR IC. Currently using Acoustic Zen. Ideally, would like a bit more detail and improved soundstaging. Probably will buy used and so just want to pick one and go with it. Appreciate any input.
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@jayctoy I’m sure Valhalla2 is a great cable but more expensive than my Maggie 3.7X’s and twice the price of Tyr2 is probably more than I’m willing to pay. I’m also interested in Audience Front Row but unfortunately they have a pretty high capacitance which Gryphon recommends to steer away from. |
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