High-Speed Digital Precision for Computer Audio | Available at Trimira Audio
The Nordost Blue Heaven USB 2.0 Cable is a purpose-designed digital interconnect for computer-audio systems, providing a carefully controlled connection between computers, music servers, USB interfaces, and external DACs.
The cable combines Nordost's Micro Mono-Filament technology, solid-core silver-plated OFC conductors, separated power/data architecture, comprehensive shielding, and low-mass precision terminations.
At Trimira Audio, we recommend the Blue Heaven USB 2.0 for high-resolution computer audio systems where reliable USB signal integrity, shielding, and carefully controlled cable construction are important.
Key Features & Technological Innovations
Proprietary Micro Mono-Filament Construction
Each conductor is spiral-wrapped with an FEP filament before being enclosed in extruded FEP insulation.
This creates a low-contact dielectric environment designed to minimize dielectric interaction and signal energy storage.
Silver-Plated Solid-Core OFC Conductors
The cable uses 4 × 20 AWG solid-core conductors manufactured from high-purity OFC copper with silver plating.
The heavy-gauge solid-core construction provides a consistent conductor geometry and robust power delivery.
Isolated Power & Data Architecture
USB power and data conductors are physically separated and shielded to help reduce interaction between the USB 5 V supply and high-speed differential data pairs.
This is particularly relevant when connecting computers or servers to sensitive external DACs.
100% Dual-Layer Shielding
A combined foil and braided shielding structure provides full coverage around the high-frequency digital conductors, helping protect the USB connection from external:
- RF interference
- Electromagnetic interference
- Electrical noise
Precision Gold-Plated Low-Mass Terminations
The Blue Heaven USB 2.0 is available with:
- Type-A → Type-B USB 2.0
- Type-A → Mini-B USB 2.0
gold-plated connectors for compatible source and DAC configurations.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Blue Heaven USB 2.0 Cable |
| Series |
Leif Series (Digital Data) |
| Insulation |
Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) |
| Construction |
Mechanically Tuned Lay, Micro Mono-Filament, Dual-Shielded Twin-Axial Design |
| Conductors |
4 × 20 AWG Solid-Core |
| Conductor Material |
99.9999% Solid-Core Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) with Silver Plating |
| Shielding |
100% Total Coverage Dual-Layer Shielding (Foil + Braid) |
| Velocity of Propagation |
86% Speed of Light |
| Termination Options |
Gold-Plated Type-A to Type-B 2.0, or Type-A to Mini-B 2.0 |
| Standard Lengths |
1.0 m, 2.0 m, 3.0 m, 5.0 m, 7.0 m + Custom Lengths |
Consult with the Digital Audio Specialists at Trimira Audio
The Nordost Blue Heaven USB 2.0 Cable is suited to connections between:
- Computers and USB DACs
- Music servers and DACs
- USB audio interfaces
- Digital audio workstations
- Network/USB audio systems
Trimira Audio can assist with:
- Confirming USB connector requirements
- Type-B versus Mini-B selection
- Cable length selection
- Computer-to-DAC system matching
- High-resolution USB audio configuration
- System audition arrangements
For computer-based digital audio, Blue Heaven combines Micro Mono-Filament FEP construction, silver-plated solid-core OFC conductors, separated power/data paths, 100% dual-layer shielding, and precision gold-plated terminations in a dedicated USB 2.0 cable.
