DEDALUS USB
Liquid music is now an integral part of the hi-fi world and, day by day, its characteristics are making it more and more popular among audiophiles. Equipping your system with a good USB cable allows you to optimise the digital interconnection between your computer and the converter.
Dedalus USB is the Hi-End USB cable that sits halfway between the top of the range Invictus and Magnus. This strategic position in our production enjoys the typical balance found between a cable that doesn't care about price and one that does the exact opposite. Made at the same time as Invictus it takes many of the latter's technologies as its dowry, but at the same time looks to the experience of Magnus to achieve the right middle ground. Dedalus offers optimal separation of power supply conductors and integrates isolation systems directly from Invictus.
The sound performance is very balanced, with excellent control over the entire audio range and a marked naturalness that allows for deep listening, characterised by correct separation of the elements. The soundstage is well centred and the listening is airy and fresh. Certainly the best result is obtained with lossless source files, but the general improvement is also perceivable in PCM and, incredibly, even with compressed formats, such as MP3.
When it comes to USB cables, the "material" transported is the bit, i.e. computer data. So, although our cables are specifically for Audio, we have carried out purely computer tests to understand the limits of our product. As with all digital cables, length is an enemy and the USB 2.0 specification certifies signal transport with lengths between source and receiver of no more than 5m. The Dedalus USB goes far beyond these distances and could compete in some length records. We've made cables much longer than we'll ever need in audio, and performed connection tests with a Hi-Fi DAC with 96kHz audio files and a very simple passive pen drive.
The result, a result of the inherent quality of Dedalus USB, is impressive. We were able to connect the DAC up to a distance of 30 metres, playing 96 kHz files. With a passive device, which has no auxiliary power supply and has to receive its power supply from the cable, we were able to reach a distance of 25 metres when connected to a direct USB port on the PC. If we consider that commercially available USB cables, for distances of more than 5 metres, must be equipped with one or more boosters, we understand from these tests the extreme capacity of Dedalus USB to transport computer data from one point to another.
Dedalus USB is entirely designed at Ricable, starting with the cable and ending with the connectors. But how is this beautiful cable made? In order to have optimal electrical characteristics and at the same time efficient insulation, we have designed an asymmetrical geometry with concentric conductors for the data and parallel conductors for the power supply. This way, we achieved the least possible influence of the power supply on the data. Obviously, the highlight is the insulation with an R-TEC Polyethylene for the data and a cylinder system called RCS (Ricable Cyl inder System) which allows maximum insulation and reduces the effect of the shields on the electrical capacity. Finally, we added multiple shields (5 in all) and a silicon Noise Reduction (RNR System).
The aim was to create a USB cable with the correct impedance, low capacity, low resistance and perfect shielding. This resulted in a very complex geometry which, thanks to its balance, has allowed us to achieve outstanding results for this product, which oozes craftsmanship even from the connector, designed to best isolate the contact parts and to support this spectacular cable.
This Hi-Fi cable is made by hand, in an artisanal way, so we can also produce it in custom lengths, exactly as you would like it for your system.
We can also change the external colour of the cable, if your home equipment has special requirements. Please send us your enquiry and we will get back to you shortly.
Cutting-edge technologies
Guarantees
Ricable is the first Hi-Fi cable manufacturer to offer a Total Lifetime Warranty on all its products.
All our products are made with Love and great attention to detail. This allows us to offer high quality products and unique guarantees to our customers:
ON-SITE LIFETIME WARRANTY: The item you are looking at is covered by our warranty, valid forever and with no handling costs. At any time, you can open a Service Ticket and we will send our courier to collect the defective part for repair or replacement.
SATISFACTION OR MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: We want to be 100% sure that you buy the right product, so you have 60 days to find out if the product you have chosen is the right one for your system. During this time you will have all our support to clarify any doubts and possibly return or exchange your purchase on Ricable.
FREERETURNS: Ricable offers you free returns for the first 60 days if you are not satisfied with your purchase (only for orders on the website Ricable), and for the duration of the Lifetime Warranty in case of problems. In both cases, by opening a Ticket in your private area, you can ask us for support and we will send you one of our couriers.
ALWAYS PRESENT ASSISTANCE: The difference that makes us unique is our customer presence. Whether you need pre-purchase advice, or have doubts or difficulties in the post-sale phase, Ricable will always provide you with timely and fast contact by every means of contact that exists. Ricable never leaves you alone.
The right solution for you
To best support you in your connections, Magnus USB comes in the following models:
- Mod. UD05: 0.5 m cable
- Mod. UD1: 1 metre cable
- Mod. UD15: 1.5 m cable
- Mod. UD2: 2 m cable
- Mod. UD3: 3 metre cable
- Mod. UD5: 5 metre cable
Read the reviews
Review by Maurizio
I wanted to try the Ricable and here for me was the turning point, they are well made, beautiful, they cost much less than many famous competitors, and above all they make the system sound as I wanted it to... What can I say, thanks for this reality and for your passion... which is also mine.
Sound review
[...] the Dedalus, is very beautiful, of excellent workmanship and aesthetically satisfying: the diameter is exaggerated (14 mm), the custom connectors are of an excellent level and, if it is true that the price rises more than double, one can clearly appreciate a superiority in the ability to highlight even hidden details.
Nicolas's review
The build quality and packaging is High-End, one of the best I have seen on the market and the best in this price range.
Technical specifications
Capacity |
31 pF/m |
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Impedance |
90 Ω |
Resistance |
70 Ω/km |
Max. transmission distance |
25 m passive - 30 m powered |
External diameter |
Ø 14 mm |
Material Conductors |
MARC Pure Copper 7N 99 , 99999% |
Diameter strand |
0 , 08 mm |
Structure Conductors |
UR System (Asymmetric Twist System specific for USB) |
Conductor sections Power supply |
2 x 0 , 34 mm² |
Conductor shielding Power supply |
Mylar/Aluminium + OFC Copper Braid with 80% coverage |
Conductor geometry Power supply |
Parallel |
Dielectric Conductor insulation Power supply |
Polyethylene R-TEC |
Conductor sections Data |
2 x 0 , 22 mm² |
Conductor shielding Data |
Mylar/Aluminium + OFC Copper Braid with 90% coverage |
Conductor geometry Data |
Concentric Twisted |
Dielectric Conductor Insulator Data |
Polyethylene R-TEC |
RNR Noise Reduction Data |
Silicon semiconductor |
Internal insulation |
6 x cylinder system |
External shielding |
Tinned OFC Copper Braid |
External Protection |
High density sheathing with Polyethylene/Nylon overbraid |
Connector material |
Non-magnetic alloy casing |
Contact |
Hand-welded with special Eutectic Alloy Sn/Ag/Cu |
Features Connectors |
Copper contacts 24K Gold plated |
Roberto Borghi (verified owner) -
Very fast delivery,nice design of the USB cable Dedalus.Just plugged in the sound is a little muffled,but after an hour of listening,it sounds divine,great detail and a remarkable openness of the scene.I have not had any feedback with other USB cables(only standard cable),but I am sure you can not go wrong with this product,given the benefit I got.
In addition,the lifetime warranty,already says a lot about the seriousness of the company.
Ricable -
Hi Roberto, thank you for the compliments! Glad you are satisfied with our cables!