Step-Up Signal Clarity & Wide-Bandwidth Precision | Available at Trimira Audio
The Nordost Purple Flare 3 Analog Interconnect is a step-up model within Nordost's Leif 3 Series, designed to provide a low-loss, high-speed connection between source components and amplification.
Its construction combines six silver-plated solid-core OFC conductors, arranged as three individually shielded twisted pairs, with FEP insulation and extensive dual-layer shielding. This architecture is designed to maintain consistent signal geometry while reducing unwanted conductor interaction and external electrical interference.
For listeners moving beyond conventional analog interconnects, Purple Flare 3 provides a refined combination of transparency, bandwidth, shielding, and low-mass construction.
Key Features & Technological Innovations
Six 26 AWG Solid-Core Conductors
The Purple Flare 3 uses 6 × 26 AWG solid-core conductors manufactured from high-purity OFC copper with silver plating.
Solid-core construction maintains consistent conductor geometry while avoiding the strand interaction associated with conventional multi-strand cables.
Individually Shielded Twisted-Pair Geometry
The six conductors are arranged into three precision-twisted pairs, with individual shielding around each pair followed by a secondary outer braided shield.
This architecture is designed to reduce:
- Inter-pair crosstalk
- External RF interference
- Electromagnetic interference
- Unwanted electrical interaction
97% Dual-Layer Shield Coverage
The cable provides up to 97% overall braided shielding, providing extensive protection for low-level analog signals in electrically noisy environments.
High-Grade Extruded FEP Insulation
Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) insulation provides a low-loss dielectric environment with minimal dielectric absorption.
The cable is specified with an 80% velocity of propagation.
Low-Mass Precision Neutrik Terminations
Purple Flare 3 is hand-terminated with gold-plated:
- Neutrik Profi RCA
- Neutrik XLR balanced
connectors.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Purple Flare 3 Analog Interconnect |
| Series |
Leif 3 Series |
| Insulation |
Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) |
| Construction |
Mechanically Tuned Lay / 3 Individually Shielded Twisted Pairs |
| Conductors |
6 × 26 AWG Solid-Core |
| Conductor Material |
99.9999% Solid-Core Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) with Silver Plating |
| Capacitance |
55.0 pF/ft |
| Inductance |
0.037 µH/ft |
| Overall Shield Coverage |
97% Braided Shielding |
| Velocity of Propagation |
80% Speed of Light |
| Termination Options |
Gold-Plated Neutrik Profi RCA or Neutrik XLR Balanced |
| Standard Lengths Available |
0.6 m, 1.0 m, 1.5 m, 2.0 m, 2.5 m, 3.0 m, 3.5 m, 4.0 m + Custom Lengths |
Consult with the Experts at Trimira Audio
The Nordost Purple Flare 3 Analog Interconnect is a strong step-up option for systems where you want more sophisticated conductor construction and shielding while remaining within the Leif 3 Series.
Trimira Audio can assist with:
- RCA versus balanced XLR selection
- Cable length selection
- Source-to-amplifier matching
- Custom cable requirements
- Complete system cable upgrades
- Private system auditions
Purple Flare 3 combines silver-plated solid-core OFC, individually shielded twisted pairs, 97% shielding coverage, FEP insulation, and precision Neutrik terminations for a carefully engineered high-performance analog signal path.
