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The Nordost Valhalla 2 Ethernet Cable is a flagship network-audio cable from Nordost's Reference Series, designed for demanding digital systems incorporating high-end network streamers, music servers, NAS devices, network switches, and DACs.
The cable combines Nordost's Dual Mono-Filament technology, silver-plated solid-core conductors, fully shielded S/FTP construction, controlled conductor geometry, and specialized RJ45 terminations.
At Trimira Audio, we recommend the Valhalla 2 Ethernet Cable for reference network-audio installations where premium conductor construction, shielding, and carefully controlled high-frequency electrical characteristics are priorities.
Key Features & Technological Innovations
Patented Dual Mono-Filament Technology
Each conductor is wrapped with two helical FEP strands before being enclosed in an extruded FEP outer jacket.
This creates a low-contact dielectric environment designed to minimize dielectric interaction and energy storage.
Eight 23 AWG Solid-Core Conductors
Valhalla 2 uses 8 × 23 AWG solid-core conductors manufactured from 99.999999% high-purity OFC copper with 85 µm pure silver plating.
The solid-core architecture provides consistent conductor geometry across the high-frequency network signal path.
Fully Shielded S/FTP Architecture
Each twisted pair is individually shielded and enclosed within a secondary outer shield.
This dual-layer architecture is designed to protect the network connection from:
- RF interference
- Electromagnetic interference
- Inter-pair crosstalk
- External high-frequency electrical noise
High-Bandwidth Network Architecture
The cable is engineered for high-frequency Ethernet transmission and specified to support bandwidths up to 2000 MHz, with controlled impedance throughout the cable.
Specialized Shielded RJ45 Terminations
Valhalla 2 uses custom, fully shielded gold-plated RJ45 connectors designed to maintain shielding continuity and consistent electrical characteristics at the network interface.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Valhalla 2 Reference Ethernet Cable |
| Series |
Reference Series |
| Insulation |
High-Grade Extruded Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) |
| Construction |
Mechanically Tuned Spacing, Dual Mono-Filament, Fully Shielded (S/FTP) |
| Conductors |
8 × 23 AWG Solid-Core |
| Conductor Material |
99.999999% Solid-Core OFC with 85 µm Pure Silver Plating |
| Shielding |
Individual Pair Shielding + High-Coverage Outer Braided Shield |
| Velocity of Propagation |
89% Speed of Light |
| Data Standard Support |
Exceeds Cat 8 Specifications (Up to 2000 MHz Bandwidth) |
| Terminations |
Gold-Plated Shielded Specialized RJ45 Connectors |
| 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 Valhalla 2 Ethernet Cable is suited to demanding network-audio connections between:
- Network switches
- Music servers
- NAS storage
- Network streamers
- Digital audio components
Trimira Audio can assist with:
- Network cable length selection
- Streamer-to-switch configuration
- NAS and music-server connectivity
- Shielded Ethernet installation
- Network topology planning
- Complete Nordost digital cable-system upgrades
- Reference-system auditions
For a flagship network-audio installation, Valhalla 2 combines Dual Mono-Filament construction, silver-plated solid-core OFC conductors, fully shielded S/FTP geometry, high-bandwidth capability, and specialized shielded RJ45 termination in a Reference Series Ethernet cable.
