MAGNUS 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.
We started developing the USB project a long time ago and, as usual, the Magnus series is a derivation of the top of the range Invictus. Also the Magnus USB follows this construction philosophy, in order to guarantee certain performances for high quality systems, even if not of absolute level. This is a USB Audio cable with a refined construction that shares with its bigger brothers the basic idea that a digital signal, in order to be transported well, must be protected from interference and enjoy excellent isolation in order to obtain a smooth, precise and faithful transmission.
The sound performance is characterised by a marked improvement in the bass range, which acquires depth, and a better separation in the mid-high range, which gives brightness and detail to voices. The greater control makes listening more 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 Magnus 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 Magnus 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 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 Magnus USB to transport computer data from one point to another.
What is the secret of this performance? Simple, the construction techniques and the quality of the materials used. Magnus USB is equipped with 4 shields, intelligently placed to shield the cable from the outside, but also to keep the data and power parts well separated. Unfortunately, shielding is a bit like an antibiotic, carrying both benefits and disadvantages, so we created a separate cording geometry between data and power, separating it with specific insulators and using different dielectrics to find the best balance between shielding and optimum transmission.
The aim was to create a USB cable with the correct impedance, low capacity, low resistance and excellent shielding. These assumptions led to a very complex manufacturing geometry which, thanks to its balance, made it possible to achieve outstanding results for this product, which oozes craftsmanship even from the connector, designed to ensure easy grip and protection in the most delicate soldering points.
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. UM05: 0.5 m cable
- Mod. UM1: 1 metre cable
- Mod. UM15: 1.5 m cable
- Mod. UM2: 2 m cable
- Mod. UM3: 3 m cable
- Mod. UM5: 5 m 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
This is a very good product in terms of performance and quality that can be considered a best-buy in its price range, so much so that it could compete with competitors in the mid-range of the market.
Erick's review
Présence, puissance et belle séparation des instruments, timbres clairs voir cristallin qui montent très haut, des basses profondes et rapides, les voies bien présentes comme si le chanteur était dans la salle d'écoute, dans l'ensemble aucune froideur ni saturation un son très analogique, vrais, palpable.
Technical specifications
Capacity |
35 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 11.50 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 |
Conductor geometry Power supply |
Parallel |
Dielectric Conductor insulation Power supply |
Polyethylene foam |
Conductor sections Data |
2 x 0.22 mm² |
Conductor shielding Data |
Mylar/Aluminium + OFC Copper Braid with 80% coverage |
Conductor geometry Data |
Concentric Twisted |
Dielectric Conductor Insulator Data |
Polyethylene foam |
RNR Noise Reduction Data |
None |
Internal insulation |
6 x cylinder system |
External shielding |
Tinned OFC Copper Braid |
External Protection |
High density sheathing with Polyethylene/Nylon overbraid |
Connector material |
Hand-moulded rubber shell |
Contact |
Hand-welded with special Eutectic Alloy Sn/Ag/Cu |
Features Connectors |
Copper contacts 24K Gold plated |
Simonini Alessandro (verified owner) -
I bought this cable to connect the rega mini phono preamp to the pc in order to rip my vinyls. The result is much better than the basic cable I was using before, I can definitely consider myself satisfied with the product. The only negative note, one of the two connectors had to be put upside down compared to the other, because when you insert one of them the opposite one has to be turned around to be inserted forcing you to twist the cable in an unnatural way, an operation made difficult due to the extreme rigidity of the cable itself.
Ricable -
Good morning Alessandro, yes, this can happen, depending on how the socket has been assembled in the device. However, we are very pleased that the improvement over the supplied cable has been noticeable. Thank you for your kind words!
José Luis Casero (verified owner) -
Incribably el cable llegó a mi casa 36 horas después de su compra.Lo utilizo para conectar mi portátil con mi Pro-Ject Pre-Box S2 Dac y el resultado ha sido magnífico.
Sonido limpio y cristalino un gran avance para mi equipo.
Thank you very much Ricable. Greetings from Zaragoza (the old Caesaraugusta in Spain)