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Overview

Nordost Red Dawn Analog Interconnects – Leif Series

The Nordost Red Dawn Analog Interconnects represent the performance pinnacle of the Leif 3 Series, designed to provide transparent, low-noise signal transmission while preserving the detail, dynamics, and natural character of the original recording.

Red Dawn 3 uses six 24 AWG silver-plated 99.9999% solid-core OFC conductors, arranged into three twisted pairs to minimize signal interference. Each pair is individually shielded before being enclosed within a second braided shield, providing 97% overall shield coverage for excellent protection against external noise.

Key Features

  • Sold as a pair of analog interconnects
  • Flagship analog interconnect of the Leif 3 Series
  • 6 × 24 AWG solid-core conductors
  • Silver-plated 99.9999% OFC
  • 3 individually shielded twisted pairs
  • 97% overall shield coverage
  • High-quality Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) insulation
  • Filter-less design for transparent signal transmission
  • Available with RCA or XLR termination
  • Designed for DACs, streamers, CD players, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, and power amplifiers

RCA or XLR Termination

Red Dawn 3 is professionally terminated with your choice of Gold-Plated Neutrik Profi RCA or Neutrik XLR connectors.

For balanced XLR applications, standard wiring is:

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

The Grid HiFi

Bring the highest level of Leif analog performance to your audio system with the Nordost Red Dawn 3 Analog Interconnects. The Grid HiFi can help you select the proper cable length and RCA or XLR configuration to match your components.

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

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Yes. We provide ongoing service and support to ensure systems continue performing as intended — not just on installation day, but over the long term.