Thread: NORDOST ODIN CABLES , Wow!!!!!

Originally Posted by highEndguy

Can you tell what cables you are using, from the Top of the chain to the speaker cables

I also run 4 Odin power cords (2.5m) for the phono pre, main pre and both mono blocks. I'm hearing potential with the speaker cables but clarity/transparency is not where it needs to be yet. Fingers crossed.

So I listened to a mix of vinyl, 15 ips Reel tape and digital until 4:00 AM. I then put a CD on repeat with the volume up a bit until just an hour ago. I have to admit, the cables have come a long way since last night. The MIT and Odin are very similar in tonal balance (so far)...both being very neutral. My initial impressions...Odin seems to have a bit more hard edge on the bass (a good thing for my well damped room) and a bit more presence in the high frequency range. Detail retrieval is very similar. This can of course change with more time, but I am seeing myself more likely to keep the Odin and perhaps sell the MIT. That's it for now.

Originally Posted by Frank750

They're fairly close though?

Yes, IMO so far.

This will be my ODIN ROOM
With Focal / Krell amps

And look the AC Panel

Wow...a clean slate to do what you want. Is that a balanced power transformer ? Any issue with local electrical codes ? looks great Nelson.

Congrats, Nelson! Can't wait to see how the room turns out!

It's a client's Room actually, All wires are NORDOST ODIN and filtering with QR4
The Speakers and Amps were bought with the help of an AS friend and dealer.
We don't have Focal/ Krell Dealers in Dominican Republic.

All equipments will be installed with Stillpoins Ultra 5

Developing Pictures starting next week


ARC4LIFE

The speakers are white ,



ARC4LIFE

What are those three blue circles on that wall up high?

Originally Posted by highEndguy

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Air conditioner vents

Originally Posted by highEndguy

Air conditioner vents

I first thought that. ...With afterthought of this:

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...Avant-garde ... vents.

Originally Posted by Frank750

Chris, you've had the Odin speaker cables running for a few days now, how about an update?

I haven't quite collected all my thoughts on the differences yet, but I did let my dealer know that I am keeping them. That said, both speaker cables are world class. The main difference I hear so far is that the Odin is more extended from the upper mids through treble range. This is good for my well damped room. Bigger/Livelier rooms may prefer the balance of MIT. Bass is pretty similar between the two. The Odin overall has a bit more air, the soundstage blooms a bit more and the central image is a bit more in your face like you are sitting a little closer to the performance. I would call Odin's presentation a bit more rowdy for lack of a better expression. I could easily remain happy with the MIT, but for my system/room Odin has the edge for my preferences. I still think they need a little more time to settle. I will share more thoughts as time goes by.

Originally Posted by dev

He's likely too busy enjoying and listening, revisiting all his music and hearing such for the first time all over again. I know with the addition of my new Stealth Audio Royale speaker cables that's what I'm doing, it's pretty amazing! All the sudden I'm hearing information that I never even knew was there, or could barely make out but now it's there and clear. I've always chuckled when reading some suggesting cables don't make a difference.

I would like see some direct comparison, these Stealth cables are a must hear and I give two thumbs up.

Originally Posted by rockitman

I haven't quite collected all my thoughts on the differences yet, but I did let my dealer know that I am keeping them. That said, both speaker cables are world class. The main difference I hear so far is that the Odin is more extended from the upper mids through treble range. This is good for my well damped room. Bigger/Livelier rooms may prefer the balance of MIT. Bass is pretty similar between the two. The Odin overall has a bit more air, the soundstage blooms a bit more and the central image is a bit more in your face like you are sitting a little closer to the performance. I would call Odin's presentation a bit more rowdy for lack of a better expression. I could easily remain happy with the MIT, but for my system/room Odin has the edge for my preferences. I still think they need a little more time to settle. I will share more thoughts as time goes by.

Congrats to both of you. For me, being a big Transparent fan, I look forward to the day I make a similar move to Opus...in the meantime, again congrats to you both...reference cables from reference cable names.

Originally Posted by LL21

Congrats to both of you. For me, being a big Transparent fan, I look forward to the day I make a similar move to Opus...in the meantime, again congrats to you both...reference cables from reference cable names.

+1, congrats! Great cables to complement your great systems!