Review #27 - Cable INTERCONNECT Magnus Signal - Try a Ricable
Richard L.
Source: Naim ND5 XS
DAC: Integrated
Amplification System: Integrated
Amplifier: Naim SUPERNAIT 2
Acoustic Speakers: Canton Karat DC88
The following review of the INTERCONNECT Magnus Signal cable is the result of the "Try a Ricable" initiative, which was created, in collaboration with listening groups or Hi-Fi forums, to collect testimonials from from the real listening experience of users, in their own reference Hi-Fi system.
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 Riccardo for his time.
As soon as you open the very sturdy and aesthetically impeccable package, the cable is very well assembled, aesthetically very appealing. Well constructed cable, perhaps a tad hard to insert into the RCAs.
The test was carried out alternating between my QED cable and Ricable. The chain I tested on consists of Naim SUPERNAIT 2 amplifier and Naim ND5 XS Streamer.
The Magnus cable returns a precise sound with a focused soundstage. Full-bodied but not redundant bass tones. My only note is on the mid-high tones, which I found too harsh and poorly separated for my taste.The comparison was made with my QED Reference 40. In fact, I preferred to make the comparison with a cable of the same price for a fairer judgment.
Tracks used: Diana Krall, I Remember You, FLAC 24/96; Stevie Ray Vaughan, Tin Pan Alley, DSD64; Dire Straits, You and Your Friend, FLAC 16/44.
Have you encountered any?
I found less smoothness and musicality compared with my QED Reference 40.
What did you enjoy?
- Aesthetics
- Packaging
- Materials of construction
- Value for money
What would you improve?
- Nothing
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