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Nordost Purple Flare 3 Analog Interconnects – Leif 3 Series

The Nordost Purple Flare 3 Analog Interconnects deliver a significant upgrade in clarity, speed, and signal integrity for both mid-fi and high-performance HiFi systems. Sold as a matched pair, Purple Flare 3 is designed to provide a clean, low-loss connection between source components, DACs, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, and power amplifiers.

Purple Flare 3 uses six 26 AWG silver-plated 99.9999% solid-core OFC conductors, arranged into three individually shielded twisted pairs. The pairs are then bundled inside a second braided shield, providing 97% overall shield coverage to minimize external noise and interference while preserving musical dynamics and detail. (Nordost)

Key Features

  • Sold as a pair of analog interconnects

  • 6 × 26 AWG solid-core conductors

  • Silver-plated 99.9999% OFC

  • 3 individually shielded twisted pairs

  • Second braided outer shield

  • 97% overall shield coverage

  • High-quality FEP insulation

  • High-speed, low-loss cable design

  • Broad bandwidth for excellent signal integrity

  • Available with RCA or XLR termination (Nordost)

RCA or XLR Termination

Purple Flare 3 is available with your choice of Gold-Plated Neutrik Profi RCA or Neutrik XLR connectors. (Nordost)

For XLR applications, standard wiring is:

Pin 1: Chassis Ground | Pin 2: Positive (+) | Pin 3: Negative (–)

The Grid HiFi

Upgrade your analog signal path with the Nordost Purple Flare 3 Analog Interconnects. The Grid HiFi can help you choose the correct cable length and RCA or XLR configuration to perfectly match your audio system.

Contact The Grid HiFi for pricing, availability, and expert system-matching assistance.


 

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