Review #25 - Magnus Signal cable - Ricable Review
Richard C.
Sources: Marantz CD6500 CD player; Thorens TD170 turntable with Ortofon 2M Red cartridge; Advance Acoustic Bluetooth wireless receiver
Amplifier: Marantz PM6003
Acoustic Speakers: Monitor Audio Bronze BX5
Other: No
The following review of the Magnus Signal cable 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 would like to thank Riccardo for his time.
About four years ago I decided to do a cable upgrade of my system. Ricable I found it through Google. Giving me the impression of a serious company and reading the various positive reviews here and there, I decided to purchase the power cord for the amplifier. Subsequently over the years I also replaced the Speaker Custom U40 cables that I then wired. This year, to complete, I purchased the RCA cable for the CD player.
and aesthetics of the product?
High-level packaging that already makes it clear that inside you will find a niche product. Aesthetically beautiful to look at, they definitely give (besides the main motivation: an acoustic improvement) an importance to the system. Good attention to detail. Cable with good flexibility. RCA connectors fit perfectly without any problems, also there is the clamping of the same, thanks to which the contact is optimal.
It is always difficult to test upgrades, especially for cables for which you do not always feel an abysmal difference. In addition there is the wait for cable replacement. I listened to a live performance with the old cables (let me premise that they were already well made, not the classic small black ones), and later replaced the cables and listened again to the same track.
listening impressions?
For the test I listened to the track Money from David Gilmour's live album Live at Pompeii, as I find the recording of this album perfect with extraordinary acoustics. Later (only with cables Ricable) I listened to Live at Alcatraz by Fausto Mesolella and Sting's live album ...All This Time. I usually try to listen to live records ... when you listen to a live show and think you are there at the concert ... then we are there! I noticed a warmer sound and more noticeable bass...most importantly, without moving the speakers so as to form an equilateral triangle with the listener (the best method for good listening), I could perfectly hear the singer in the center of the stage, as if he were in front of me. The sound propagates better in the room.
Your conclusions.
Satisfied, I got a good result; of course they are slight variations but you can hear them; with many small variations you get a better and better sound. Always take into account the system you have. But as they did with me, they will be able to suggest the best cable. Among the upgrades (speaking of cables) it is the one for which I have felt the difference....
What did you enjoy?
- Scene enhancement
- Aesthetics
- Value for money
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What would you improve?
- Nothing to report
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