Customer Reviews

Review #2 - USB Cable Magnus - Ricable Review

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Ricable

On 08/01/2021

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My Ricable

Antonio N.

Sources:Cambridge Audio CXN (V2) 2020 network streamer ; Cambridge Audio CXCCD player ; Technics SL-1210 GR turntable; Apple iMac 27″ computer.

Amplifier: Luxman L-505uXII

Acoustic Speakers: Sonus Faber Sonetto I

Other: Gold Note PH-10 Phono Preamplifier

The following review of the USB cable Magnus is the result of the "Ricable Review" initiative. Ricable Review is the program designed by Ricable, created to collect feedback from audiophiles, in order to lead to continuous improvement of the products in the catalog. Last but not least, those who join the program receive a certificate at home, with the purpose of certifying how the customer has become to all intents and purposes part of the " Ricable" family.
The following Feedback was created on the basis of a predefined questionnaire to which the user returned their impressions, in a completely free. We thank Antonio for his time.

What made you
choose Ricable?

Actually all my system is wired Ricable, but the connection with my computer was connected with a quality cable but it was giving me little problems like buzzing and discharge so I had a chance to try this cable. I still chose this company because I really like the care of the products and especially the care towards the customer.

What do you think about the construction
and aesthetics of the product?

The aesthetic construction of the cable as always impeccable, well made and very pleasant to the touch, the cable arrived in a nice box, with very comprehensive instructions. It looks excellent for both the connectors and the cable itself. Sturdy and pleasing to the eye, looking at it I understood why it was so expensive. True value, quality and definition. There is better but you really have to go to the moon!

How did you carry out the tests?
What tracks did you use to test the cable?

Good cable for listening to liquid music. Recommended in place of the ordinary PC one... To connect the PC to the DAC I was using an ordinary good cable but I wanted to try this USB Magnus. The difference is all in favor of the Made in Italy cable. The improvement is clearly audible although it is not of momentous magnitude. I recommend it without hesitation!

What were your
listening impressions?

What to say... SPECTACULAR! The test track I used is Vanessa Fernandez - Distant Lover, with the new cable the sound has changed considerably and the sound and timbral dynamics are clearer and better but most importantly it has eliminated a very slight background annoyance I had with the old cable...

My second test track was, Evie Sands, While I Look At You, the bass became "super bass," much more present and fantastic tone and all the instruments in place. And third and last track the legendary Kind of Blue, Miles Davis, also passed the jazz test. With this Magnus it seems that the sound has opened up, all the instruments in their place, really fantastic. Highly recommended to everyone who uses a DAC and PC connection.

Your conclusions.

However, the comparison with my old NEO by Oyaide d+ USB cable (S class) showed significant improvements at least for my ears 🙂 You can really notice the placement in space of the instruments clearer and more precise, very pleasant even in long listening sections, not fatiguing, even being very solid and well flexible.