{"product_id":"valhalla-2-usb","title":"Nordost Valhalla 2 USB 2.0 Cable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference Digital Precision for Computer Audio | Available at Trimira Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNordost Valhalla 2 USB 2.0 Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e is a flagship digital interface from Nordost's \u003cstrong\u003eReference Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed for demanding computer-audio systems connecting high-resolution music servers, computers, USB interfaces, and DACs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining \u003cstrong\u003eDual Mono-Filament technology\u003c\/strong\u003e, silver-plated solid-core conductors, isolated power and data paths, comprehensive dual-layer shielding, and custom \u003cstrong\u003eHOLO:PLUG®\u003c\/strong\u003e connectors, the Valhalla 2 is engineered to provide a carefully controlled USB connection for reference digital systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eTrimira Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e, we recommend the \u003cstrong\u003eValhalla 2 USB 2.0 Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e for listeners building uncompromising computer-audio and USB-DAC systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Technological Innovations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatented Dual Mono-Filament Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach conductor is wrapped with \u003cstrong\u003etwo helical FEP strands\u003c\/strong\u003e before being enclosed in an extruded FEP outer jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis creates a low-contact dielectric environment designed to reduce dielectric interaction and energy storage while supporting rapid signal propagation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour 19 AWG Silver-Plated Solid-Core Conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Valhalla 2 employs \u003cstrong\u003e4 × 19 AWG solid-core conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e manufactured from \u003cstrong\u003e99.999999% high-purity OFC copper\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e85 µm pure silver plating\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heavy-gauge solid-core construction provides consistent conductor geometry and substantial current-carrying capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsolated Power \u0026amp; Data Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USB power and data paths are physically separated and shielded to reduce interaction between the host device's 5 V power supply and the high-speed digital data pairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Dual-Layer Shielding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA combined foil-and-braid structure provides complete coverage around the cable's high-frequency digital signal paths, helping protect against:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRF interference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectromagnetic interference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal electrical noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-frequency crosstalk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Low-Mass HOLO:PLUG® USB Connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Valhalla 2 USB 2.0 is available with custom HOLO:PLUG® configurations including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType-A → Type-B USB 2.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType-A → Type-C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther compatible Type-C configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe low-mass connector architecture is designed to maintain controlled electrical and mechanical characteristics at the USB interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eValhalla 2 Reference USB 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Braid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVelocity of Propagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90% Speed of Light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTermination Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustom HOLO:PLUG® Gold\/Silver-Plated Type-A, Type-B, or Type-C Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Lengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0 m, 2.0 m, 3.0 m, 5.0 m, 7.0 m + Custom Lengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsult with the Digital Audio Specialists at Trimira Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNordost Valhalla 2 USB 2.0 Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e is suited to high-performance connections between:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComputers and USB DACs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic 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