Nordost · Valhalla 2 Reference

Nordost Valhalla 2 50 Ω Interconnect

From $8,900 per pair

Nordost · Valhalla 2 Reference

A coaxial, BNC-terminated Valhalla 2 for the 50 Ω analog connections used by certain high-end components.

Price is for a pair at the shortest length shown. Choose length and terminations in the selector.

18 AWG
silver-plated solid-core OFC conductor
50 Ω
coaxial, gold-plated BNC
10.5 pF/ft
capacitance
89%
velocity of propagation
Options and pricing

Authorized Nordost dealer · Delivery and installation by Pearl Audio · Trade-ins welcome

The story

A few manufacturers use 50 Ω BNC connections for analog or clock signals between their components, and Nordost builds a Valhalla 2 for them. It is a coaxial cable with a single 18 AWG conductor of silver-plated 99.999999% oxygen-free copper, solid core, held in Dual Mono-Filament inside class 1.1 extruded FEP, with mechanically tuned length. Nordost's USA price list gives 10.5 pF/ft and a velocity of propagation of 89%.

The construction is shared with the 50 Ω version of the Valhalla 2 Digital Cable; this listing is the matched pair for a stereo connection, terminated at both ends with gold-plated 50 Ω BNC connectors. Nordost does not publish shield coverage for this build; the 75 Ω and 110 Ω digital cables of the same construction carry two layers of silver-plated shielding at 98% coverage.

Pairs are built to order in lengths from 0.6 m to 3.5 m in half-metre steps, with longer runs on request. If you are unsure whether your components call for a 50 Ω or a standard RCA or XLR connection, call us before ordering.

Key technologies

  • Dual Mono-Filament. Two FEP filaments wound helically around each conductor hold it in a virtual air dielectric inside its extruded FEP tube, cutting dielectric contact by more than 85%.
  • Coaxial 50 Ω geometry. A single 18 AWG silver-plated solid-core conductor in a true 50 Ω coaxial layout.
  • Class 1.1 FEP. High-purity extruded fluorinated ethylene propylene with very low loss and high thermal efficiency.
  • Mechanically tuned. Conductor lay, spacing and length are set to Nordost's formula for the geometry.
  • Gold-plated BNC. 50 Ω BNC connectors at both ends.
Specifications
Type 50 Ω analog interconnect, coaxial, pair
Conductors 1 × 18 AWG per cable
Conductor material Silver-plated 99.999999% oxygen-free copper, solid core
Insulation High-purity class 1.1 extruded fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP)
Construction Dual Mono-Filament, coaxial, mechanically tuned length
Shield coverage Not published by Nordost
Capacitance 10.5 pF/ft
Inductance Not published by Nordost
Velocity of propagation 89%
Termination Gold-plated 50 Ω BNC
Lengths offered 0.6 m to 3.5 m in the selector; other lengths to order
Sold as Pair
Warranty Limited lifetime warranty to the original purchaser

Nordost Valhalla 2 Digital Interconnect product page (shared construction) Specifications from nordost.com and the Nordost USA price list (August 2026). Nordost quotes electrical values per foot; lengths are metric.

Where it sits in the range

Nordost's Reference line sits between Norse 3 and the Supreme Reference Odin cables.

For RCA or XLR connections, see the Valhalla 2 Interconnect.

Plan your Nordost system with Pearl Audio

Pearl Audio is an authorized Nordost dealer. Reference cabling is a system decision. We can plan a full loom, order custom lengths and connectors, and arrange an audition in our Portland showroom. Call (503) 222-2599 or email sales@pearlaudio.com.

The Pearl Audio experience

How we work with you

A system at this level should be heard, thoughtfully matched, and properly set up. From the first audition to long-term ownership, you work with the same people, in person.

  1. 01

    Listen first

    Hear the Valhalla 2 50 Ω Interconnect by appointment in one of our two purpose-designed demonstration rooms, with your own music and time to compare without pressure.

  2. 02

    Delivery and installation

    We deliver and install throughout the Portland area, taking care of placement, connections, ventilation and system configuration ourselves.

  3. 03

    Support for as long as you own it

    We support everything we sell for as long as you own it, whether the answer comes by phone, in your home, or through factory service.

  4. 04

    A path for what comes next

    Trade-in assistance and qualifying 100% Trade-Up options give you flexibility when your listening priorities or your system change.

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