I have known Ricable for years as the owner of an HDMI cable that is still perfect today. After listening to a system of a friend who had replaced the cables, I was convinced to change my cables INTERCONNECT to get something more. The reviews on Ricable are always great.
and aesthetics of the product?
The cable is supplied in a strong and well-maintained cardboard box, the cable has a certain diameter but remains quite soft both to the touch thanks to the fabric sheath that covers it and in handling, it bends quite easily. The connectors are solid but a little hard to fix.
The test took place on the same tracks of the same SACD before and after the replacement of the cables. The previous cables were OFC copper cables with a generous cross-section, in my possession for about 8, 9 years with which I listened to everything and in my humble opinion had always done their job well.
listening impressions?
The test was on the same tracks from the same SACD before and after the cables were replaced. As soon as the cables were replaced, I heard a greater continuity between the mid and high tones, therefore a greater persistence of the sounds and a longer lasting and fuller bass. It almost seems as if the sound becomes three-dimensional! After a period of 'running in' the sound did not change considerably. The listening test was done both live and with headphones, in the second case the improvements are more perceptible.
Your conclusions.
I would never have imagined such a dramatic change for just replacing the RCA cables. Highly recommended for a top level upgrade! The cables really make a difference and the money spent is almost an investment. Gradually you should replace all connections to get the best out of your system.