High-Speed Reference Signal Transfer | Available at Trimira Audio
The Nordost White Lightning 3 Analog Interconnect provides an accessible entry into Nordost's acclaimed Leif 3 Series, combining low-mass construction, solid-core conductors, carefully controlled geometry, and high-quality FEP insulation.
Designed to preserve delicate analog signals while minimizing unwanted electrical and mechanical interaction, the White Lightning 3 offers a clean, fast, transparent connection between source components, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, and other analog equipment.
Its combination of silver-plated solid-core OFC conductors, dual shielding, and low-mass precision terminations makes it an attractive choice for listeners seeking to upgrade from conventional bundled interconnects.
Key Features & Technological Innovations
Mechanically Tuned Twisted-Pair Geometry
The White Lightning 3 uses four 26 AWG solid-core conductors arranged in a precision twisted-pair construction.
This geometry is designed to control electrical interaction and mechanical resonance while maintaining consistent signal transmission.
Silver-Plated Solid-Core OFC Conductors
The conductors use 99.9999% oxygen-free copper with high-purity silver plating.
The solid-core architecture avoids the strand interaction inherent in conventional multi-strand conductors while providing excellent signal conductivity and high-frequency performance.
Extruded High-Grade FEP Insulation
Each conductor is insulated with Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP), selected for its low dielectric absorption and low-loss characteristics.
High-Coverage Dual Shielding
High-coverage braided shielding—up to 97% coverage—helps protect delicate analog signals from external:
- RF interference
- Electromagnetic interference
- Environmental electrical noise
Low-Mass Precision Terminations
White Lightning 3 interconnects are terminated with low-mass gold-plated connectors, available in:
- Neutrik Profi RCA
- Neutrik balanced XLR
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
White Lightning 3 Analog Interconnect |
| Series |
Leif 3 Series |
| Insulation |
Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) |
| Construction |
Mechanically Tuned Lay / Individually Shielded Twisted Pairs |
| Conductors |
4 × 26 AWG Solid-Core |
| Conductor Material |
99.9999% Solid-Core Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) with Silver Plating |
| Capacitance |
43.0 pF/ft |
| Inductance |
0.046 µH/ft |
| Overall Shield Coverage |
Up to 97% Braided Shielding |
| Velocity of Propagation |
80% Speed of Light |
| Termination Options |
Gold-Plated Neutrik Profi RCA or Neutrik Balanced XLR |
| Available Standard Lengths |
0.6 m, 1.0 m, 1.5 m, 2.0 m, 2.5 m, 3.0 m, 3.5 m + Custom Lengths |
Consult with the Experts at Trimira Audio
The Nordost White Lightning 3 Analog Interconnect is a practical starting point for upgrading source-to-amplifier signal paths while retaining Nordost's characteristic low-mass construction and carefully controlled geometry.
Trimira Audio can assist with:
- RCA versus balanced XLR selection
- Ideal cable length
- Source and amplifier matching
- Interconnect configuration
- System cable auditions
For listeners moving beyond standard analog interconnects, White Lightning 3 offers a combination of solid-core construction, FEP insulation, high-coverage shielding, and precision termination designed for high-quality signal transfer.
