The Ultimate Analogue Interface | Available at Trimira Audio
The Nordost Odin 2 Tonearm Cable Plus represents the flagship end of Nordost's tonearm-cable range, designed specifically for the extremely low-level signals generated by high-performance phono cartridges.
As part of Nordost's Supreme Reference Series, the Odin 2 Tonearm Cable Plus combines advanced conductor geometry, Dual Mono-Filament technology, Total Signal Control (TSC) shielding, mechanically tuned construction, and ultra-low-mass HOLO:PLUG® terminations.
For reference vinyl systems, the cable is engineered to provide an exceptionally controlled signal path between tonearm and phono stage, with particular emphasis on shielding, mechanical stability, and low-capacitance construction.
At Trimira Audio, we recommend the Odin 2 Tonearm Cable Plus for state-of-the-art turntables, tonearms, phono cartridges, and reference phono stages.
Key Features & Technological Innovations
Patented Dual Mono-Filament Technology
Each conductor incorporates two helical FEP strands beneath the outer FEP jacket, creating a low-contact dielectric environment.
The architecture is designed to minimize dielectric interaction and energy storage while maintaining rapid signal propagation.
Four 23 AWG Solid-Core Conductors
The cable employs 4 × 23 AWG solid-core conductors manufactured from ultra-high-purity OFC copper with substantial silver plating.
The solid-core architecture provides consistent conductor geometry and avoids strand interaction associated with conventional multi-strand designs.
Total Signal Control (TSC) Shielding
Individual TSC shielding surrounds each conductor pair, providing 100% coverage against external RF and electromagnetic interference.
This is particularly important in the highly sensitive tonearm-to-phono-stage connection.
Mechanically Tuned Length & Spacing
The cable's geometry, conductor spacing, and overall length are mechanically controlled to manage unwanted resonance and microphonic behavior.
Custom HOLO:PLUG® Terminations
The Odin 2 Tonearm Cable Plus can be configured with Nordost's ultra-low-mass HOLO:PLUG® connectors, including:
- Straight 5-pin DIN
- 90-degree 5-pin DIN
- RCA
- Balanced XLR
Connector configuration can be specified to suit the tonearm and phono-stage architecture.
Integrated Grounding Whips
The cable incorporates detachable silver-plated Micro Mono-Filament ground whips for grounding the tonearm and turntable chassis to the phono-stage ground connection.
Correct grounding configuration should be established according to the turntable and tonearm manufacturer's requirements.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Odin 2 Tonearm Cable Plus |
| Series |
Supreme Reference Series |
| Insulation |
High-Grade Extruded Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) |
| Construction |
Mechanically Tuned Lay, Spacing, and Dual Mono-Filament Design |
| Conductors |
4 × 23 AWG Solid-Core |
| Conductor Material |
99.999999% Solid-Core OFC with 85 Microns Silver Plating |
| Capacitance |
9.75 pF/ft |
| Inductance |
0.11 µH/ft |
| Shielding |
100% Total Coverage, Individually Shielded (TSC) |
| Velocity of Propagation |
90% Speed of Light |
| Tonearm Terminations |
Custom HOLO:PLUG® Straight or 90-Degree 5-Pin DIN, RCA, or XLR |
| Output Terminations |
Custom HOLO:PLUG® RCA or XLR, Plus Micro Mono-Filament Ground Whips |
| Standard Lengths |
1.25 m, 2.0 m, 2.5 m + Custom Lengths |
Consult with the Analogue Specialists at Trimira Audio
The Nordost Odin 2 Tonearm Cable Plus is intended for reference vinyl systems where the tonearm-to-phono-stage connection demands particularly careful attention to capacitance, shielding, grounding, and mechanical construction.
Trimira Audio can assist with:
- Confirming the exact tonearm connector
- Straight versus right-angle DIN selection
- RCA versus balanced XLR configuration
- Ground-wire requirements
- Cable length selection
- Cartridge/phono-stage system matching
- Reference-system auditions
For a state-of-the-art analogue front end, the Odin 2 Tonearm Cable Plus combines 23 AWG solid-core silver-plated OFC, Dual Mono-Filament construction, 100% TSC shielding, mechanically tuned geometry, and HOLO:PLUG® termination options in Nordost's flagship tonearm interface.
