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So here are all the articles on the blog Ricable about curiosities, news, culture, tricks and tips with a Hi-Fi theme!

18 Feb

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Optical or coaxial cable: which one to choose for your audio system?

18/02/2025
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Optical or coaxial cable? When it comes to connecting a digital audio system, two of the most common options are precisely that. Ent...

06 Feb

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Watts in Hi-Fi: what they are, how to measure them, and how to read nameplate values - Audio Tech #2

06/02/2025
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When we talk about Hi-Fi audio, one of the most commonly used terms is "watts." But what exactly does this term mean, and why ...

23 Dec

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The physics of Hi-Fi cables: understanding the basic principles

23/12/2024
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In the world of audiophilia, choosing the right components is the difference between satisfactory sound reproduction and exp...

10 Dec

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How to build and maintain a vinyl collection

27/12/2024
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In recent years, the allure of vinyl has made a powerful comeback, winning fans and collectors of all e...

20 Nov

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The main methods of Hi-Fi listening: advantages and disadvantages

20/11/2024
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The world of Hi-Fi music is as fascinating as it is complex, with multiple ways of listening to music that suit preferences...

13 Nov

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Used Hi-Fi cables: when is it worth buying them?

14/11/2024
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In the world of audiophilia, every detail counts, and Hi-Fi cables are often considered essential to achieve the highest sound quality....

17 Oct

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The dielectric constant in Hi-Fi: what it is and why it matters - Audio Technique

20/11/2024
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In the world of Hi-Fi, sound quality is affected by many factors, one of which is often overlooked: the dielectric constant of...

26 Set

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Stereo Hi-Fi vs multichannel home cinema: differences and enthusiasts' preferences

26/09/2024
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In recent years, the debate among audio enthusiasts has increasingly centered on the choice between a Hi-Fi stereo system and a si...

13 Set

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The music of the 1980s: characteristics and artists

13/09/2024
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The 1980s was an unforgettable decade for music, a time when genres, styles and technologies were mixed, ...

21 Aug.

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Importance and function of DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) in Hi-Fi systems

22/08/2024
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In the world of high-quality audio, or Hi-Fi, one of the key elements in achieving a clean, true-to-original sound is the DAC, ...

14 Aug.

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Does the Hi-Fi cable sound? Myths and realities about audio connections

20/08/2024
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Does a Hi-Fi cable sound? In the world of audiophilia and Hi-Fi systems, one of the most debated topics is undoubtedly that concerning...

01 Aug.

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The role of connectors and terminations in Hi-Fi cables

01/08/2024
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In Hi-Fi (High Fidelity) audio, the quality of sound reproduction is of paramount importance. Each component of a s...

26 Jul

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Hi-Fi kits for beginners: tips for those approaching high fidelity for the first time

26/07/2024
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Approaching the world of high fidelity may seem like a daunting task for a beginner, but with the right advice and a little knowledge, the...

24 Jul

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Effects of cable length on Hi-Fi systems

25/07/2024
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In the world of audiophilia, sound quality is a top priority. Hi-fi enthusiasts devote significant time and resources...

19 Jul

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Invictus Speaker Reference changes skin

19/07/2024
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Sound quality is a passion that knows no compromise. For those who want the most from their audio equipment, the att...

16 Jul

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Hi-Fi streaming: what it is and why it is depopulating

18/07/2024
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In the music world, streaming has revolutionized the way we listen to our favorite songs. However, for true audiophil...

25 Jun

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The culture of live concerts: experiences and changes over time

26/06/2024
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The culture of live concerts has evolved considerably over the decades, transforming from simple musical gatherings to ...

19 Jun

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Hi-Fi floorstanding vs bookshelf speakers: pros and cons

20/06/2024
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Speakers are essential components of any quality sound system. The choice between floorstanding and s...

13 Jun

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The effect of Hi-Fi cables on the soundstage

13/06/2024
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In the world of high fidelity, or Hi-Fi, one of the most debated issues is the effect of cables on the soundstage. The idea that cables p...

11 Jun

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Eco-sustainability and innovation: the future of Hi-Fi cables Ricable

11/06/2024
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In the world of Hi-Fi cables, Ricable emerges as a leader not only because of the superior quality of its products, but also because of its commitment...

05 Apr

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Products Ricable maintain their price

05/04/2024
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Especially in electronics, it happens to see products that come out on store shelves, physical or virtual, and after a few months, or add...

21 Tue

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Five horrors (and mistakes) to avoid in Hi-Fi

29/03/2024
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What are the mistakes to avoid in Hi-Fi at any cost? Our blog becomes richer every day with articles devoted to high-fidelity...

07 Tue

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Why we don't make Hi-Fi optical cables

08/03/2024
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Why don't we make Hi-Fi optical cables? This is one of the questions that those who have known us most recently often ask. In fact.

16 Jan

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The first novelties 2024 from Ricable: Invictus Signal and XLR Reference

17/01/2024
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The year 2024 at Ricable has begun under the banner of new products Invictus Signal and XLR Reference. These are in fact the new entries in the catalog. ...

07 Nov

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The differences between wires, conductors and cables in Hi-Fi

07/11/2023
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What are the differences between wires, conductors and cables in Hi-Fi? This is a question to which a seasoned audiophile will certainly know how to re...

19 Oct

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Oxidized copper in Hi-Fi: let's talk about it

20/10/2023
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Any audiophile, in the course of his or her career as a music lover, has sooner or later certainly had to deal with ram...

21 Jul

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Back to basics: vinyls and cassettes at the top

21/07/2023
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The return to vinyls and cassettes may soon become a reality. Sales figures compared to CD are steadily in favor of...

10 Mag

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Vintage hi-fi system: which cables?

18/07/2023
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Hi-Fi is a passion. This makes it more likely than you might think that from our chat customers we are asked, in an im...

30 Tue

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Is a balanced or unbalanced Hi-Fi cable better?

30/03/2023
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One of the questions we are most often asked in chat rooms, on the phone or at trade shows is, "On my Hi-Fi system, is it better to use...

20 Jan

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The I²S protocol and the Supreme HDMI MKII cable.

20/01/2023
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In the last article published on our blog last week we wrote about the new features Ricable released toward the f...

11 Jan

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Two new power cables and two new MKII versions

11/01/2023
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They have already seen the light of day in late 2022, but the two new power cords Ricable and the two new MKII versions have not for...

26 Aug.

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Power cords with American plugs Ricable are coming soon.

26/08/2022
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Ricable is happy to announce that the American plug in its Hi-Fi power cords is in the home stretch. We had anticipated that...

03 Feb

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Directionality in Hi-Fi cables Ricable

03/02/2022
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The Ricable catalog has become very rich over the past period, not only, as usual, in terms of quality, but also in q...

18 Nov

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The difference between diameter and cross section in Hi-Fi cables

18/11/2021
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As we have had the opportunity to reiterate several times in the articles we publish on the blog Ricable, a cable, especially if Hi-Fi, is composed of...

27 Oct

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The high quality RCA audio cable in Hi-Fi optics

27/10/2021
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"RCA audio cable" in Hi-Fi usually refers to stereo cables INTERCONNECT equipped with RCA connectors. It is in fact the connector...

06 Oct

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The custom Hi-Fi cable Ricable

06/10/2021
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As we have already written in a previous article, Ricable has the ability to build for each customer their own Hi-Fi cable pe...

26 Aug.

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What are the differences between HDMI 2.0 and HDMI 2.1?

26/08/2021
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"What are the differences between HDMI 2.0 and HDMI 2.1?" This is the question that arises in conjunction with the availability, on the ...

20 Aug.

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Here is the new line-up of cables Speaker Ricable : let's take stock

20/08/2021
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Ahead of the "hot" time of the year-obviously not in terms of weather, but Hi-Fi- Ricable has reorganized the line-up of ...

22 Jul

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What is the meaning of MKII (Mark II) in the field of Hi-Fi (and otherwise)?

22/07/2021
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The meaning of MKII (Mark II in full) will be easy, or at least intuitive, for many. Less obvious are perhaps the history and ca...

17 Jun

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Rising commodity costs, prices skyrocket

22/07/2021
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Due to causes that are not yet entirely clear, but most likely attributable to the Covid-19 pandemic, the rising cost of mater...

27 Mag

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Lossless audio format arrives on Apple Music... but you'll need a cable

27/05/2021
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A few days ago, Apple announced Space Audio with Dolby Atmos for its music streaming platform Apple Music, which v...

24 Tue

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What's new in the catalog Ricable: USB cables, AES/EBU and variations of the Jack

26/03/2021
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Last week we summarized in an article what were the improved versions of some cables Ricable released recently....

17 Tue

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Cables Ricable Invictus Speaker, Magnus Speaker and Magnus Power available in an updated version

17/03/2021
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The catalog of products Ricable is always on the verge of not only becoming richer (even on Custom, see heat shrink tubing), but also...

26 Feb

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Music at the time of Covid-19

04/03/2021
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Music at the time of Covid-19. It has been just over a year since the swab of Mattia Maestri, 38, a resident of Codogno, Lo...

04 Feb

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Where to start when changing Hi-Fi cables

04/02/2021
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The idea of rewiring one's Hi-Fi system may come from many places. We may be newbies who for the first time are just getting started....

13 Nov

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Buying guide: how to choose the right cable for your Hi-Fi system?

13/11/2020
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You have just discovered the amazing world of Hi-Fi Audio and are struck by myriads of information that, at first, it is difficult to distinguish...

15 Oct

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How to choose the best Hi-Fi cable: the series Ricable

13/11/2020
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The functionality of a cable, even in a particular context such as Hi-Fi, is there for all to see. A cable connects electronics ...

02 Oct

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Choose Soisy financing as your payment method for Hi-Fi cables Ricable

02/10/2020
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One of the hallmarks that Ricable cherishes most is Made in Italy, in every aspect. From design to construction...

18 Set

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How to find the phase in a hi-fi system

22/09/2020
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To blog loyalists Ricable will not be completely new to the concept of phase and out of phase. We had already addressed it when...

19 Aug.

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All the separate components of a hi-fi system

19/08/2020
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Let us make some simple considerations before we begin. First of all, it is important to premise that the number of setups according to q...

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