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Directionality in Hi-Fi cables Ricable
The catalog Ricable has been greatly enriched over the past period., not only, as usual, in terms of quality, but also in terms of quantity. So much so that the offer of Hi-Fi and Hi-End cables Ricable now covers almost every kind of need of an audiophile. There are still a few pieces missing to complete the mosaic, but already by looking at the current catalog we have the ability to categorize our cables for both certain horizontal and other vertical characteristics. Not only the more obvious ones, namely type (signal, power, power and so on) and series (Invictus, Dedalus, Magnus and Primus). But also other more specific ones. The one we want to talk about today is the directionality of Hi-Fi cables.
How is the directionality of a Hi-Fi cable indicated?
The topic of directionality of Hi-Fi cables Ricable is also one of the most popular topics in our chat. All the more reason for this article to take shape. Let's start with the first question that arises: how is a directional cable recognizable? Soon said. Let us reiterate, first of all, that not all Ricable cables are directional. Those that are, however, have an arrow clearly imprinted on their connection points. Having identified this arrow, we can now show you how to properly use the cables Ricable. The arrow must simply follow the direction of the signal, from the source that delivers it to the speakers that emit it. Let us take the two most classic examples: taking a CD player connected to an amplifier, the arrows will start from the player and end up in the amplifier. If, otherwise, we take as an example an amplifier and acoustic speakers, the arrows will start from the amplifier and end in the speakers, since the signal follows this path.
It is good to know that these rules are shared by most manufacturers of Hi-Fi and Hi-End cables. But we are not talking about a true, internationally unified standard. So you should not be surprised if you happen to read different or even completely opposite instructions to the ones we have just described. But what is meant, specifically, by "cable direction"? The latter are cables that, as a matter of construction geometry or configuration characteristics, are not bidirectional. This means that they must be deployed in a specific direction, as illustrated by the two examples above.
What are the directional cables Ricable?
The directional cables Ricable are, to begin with, those in a semi-balanced configuration. By this definition we include not only the Signal line, but also the Turntable line, which still consists of cables INTERCONNECT optimized for connection to the turntable. We include the Turntables, but exclude the entire Primus series, which has an unbalanced configuration (thus without the negative pole of the semi-balanced configuration). Other directional cables Ricable are those Speaker , and this time we also include the Primus series. This is because the directionality is not given by the configuration, but by the direction in which the conductors are chorded. As twisted cables, it is good for the pair of cables to be directed in the same direction, consistently. The last case is that of the HDMI Supreme AI MKII cable, which presents a somewhat peculiar case of directionality. This is in fact given by the presence of a processor in the cable, and not by some construction geometry or configuration feature. The processor in the cable, for proper operation, must preferably be located close to the signal source.
Why is it important to respect cable directionality?
Why, then, is it important to respect the directionality of cables Ricable? The reason, as we have seen, changes depending on the cable in question. Generally speaking, however, we can say that proceeding to the installation with the correct directionality of Hi-Fi cables is important in the optimization and consistency of one's Hi-Fi system. The cables Ricable, in any case, work even if the directionality is not respected, except for the Supreme AI MKII.
This causes no harm to the equipment, but high-fidelity enthusiasts, more than others, know how important attention to detail is. What is high fidelity if not the continuous and never-ending search for additional details in one's listening experience? Bi-directional cables or not, we cannot help but conclude the article with our usual invitation to take a look at the complete catalog Ricable. Happy browsing!
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Good morning,
for the reason of the directionality of the cables , I would add a noticeable sheet , inside the box , with the warning to " CHECK THE CONNECTION WAY " . This is because , having purchased a pair of Vs cables Speaker and not knowing about this , after running them through a wall and behind furniture , I realized that I had inserted them exactly backwards . I no longer reversed them because it was too difficult to redo the operation .
Thank you
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Good morning Roberto, thank you for the valuable suggestion. We will forward it to the administration right away. Best regards and see you soon.
Hi I purchased some cables magnus Speaker with banana ends, may I ask how do they fit? They basically don't fit in the photos of my Klipsch rp6000f speakers and in the amplifier a musical fidelity M6si.
Where am I going wrong? I had Supra cables with classic banana and did not have this problem
Hi Danilo, we have already responded to you both via email and WhatsApp. Please let us know if we can provide you with further support. We wish you a good day and good listening.
all solved
Thank you