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Review #80 - Cable Magnus Speaker MKII - Ricable Review

08/03/2023
From Ricable
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My Ricable

Gérard G.

Sources: Atoll DR 200 Signature mechanical CD player; SL-G700 SACD player; Pioneer PLX-1000 turntable.

Amplifier: Advance Acoustic X-I 1000

Acoustic speakers: Focal Aria 948

Other: Atoll 300 Signature DAC

The following review of the Magnus Speaker MKII 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 his impressions, in a completely free. We thank Gérard for his time.

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Your Language

French

Qu'est-ce qui vous a poussé
à choisir Ricable?

J'ai commandé sur un site internet il y a environ 1 an des câbles RCA de chez Ricable (marque que je ne connaissais pas). Comme ils m'ont donné entière satisfaction je me suis dirigé vers leur site lors de mon désir de trouver de nouveaux câbles pour mes enceintes et j'ai découvert leurs différentes séries de produits.
J'ai commandé en premier des Primus Speaker MKII et j'ai tellement été agréablement surpris du résultat que je me les suis fait reprendre (bravo pour leur formule de reprise pour passer au modèle supérieur) et ai commandé des Magnus Speaker MKII.

Que pensez-vous de la construction
et l'esthétique du produit?

Les câbles sont livrés dans un très bel emballage, ce qui donne déjà une indication sur le sérieux de l'entreprise.
Leur construction est très soignée avec une très belle apparence et finition et surtout une flexibilité bienvenue (car mes anciens câbles étaient plus rigides).
Les connecteurs bananes sont visiblement de très haute qualité et assurent bien le contact avec les connecteurs amp et enceintes.

Comment as-tu fait les tests?
Quels airs avez-vous utilisé pour tester le câble?

Je possède plusieurs CD de démonstration de marques d'enceintes et j'écoute du Jazz, du Blues, du Classique et de nombreux autres styles de musiques.
J'ai réécouté parmi mes meilleurs CDs, Jazznavour, ASA en live au Bataclan, Beth Hart en live à New York, Buddy Guy, Eric BIBB, des concerts classiques, du Fado etc.

Quels étaient les vôtres
impressions d'écoute?

J'avais des câbles de marque connue et je pensais bien connaitre mes CD et SACD surtout ceux de démonstration. Je me suis rendu compte qu'il y a des instruments que je n'avais jamais entendu distinctement, des coeurs (voix) qui sont plus présents ainsi que des micro-détails, les instruments ont une sonorité beaucoup plus "vraie".
J'ai vraiment l'impression que l'on a rajouté des sons et des effets que je n'avais pas perçus avant. J'ai également constaté une scène plus large et une profondeur plus importante ce qui rend bien évidemment les concerts live plus réels.

Vos conclusions.

Ces Magnus Speaker MKII ont apporté un gros plus à mon installation et la musique devient pour moi encore plus addictive car plus réaliste. Merci encore à Ricable pour ses produits de grande qualité.
Je vais déjà profiter de ces très bons câbles et comme Ricable reprend les câbles pour une montée en gamme, je vais remplir ma tirelire pour si possible dans plusieurs mois envisager l'achat des Dedalus Speaker Elite (ils doivent être terribles, je ne vais plus quitter mon fauteuil...).

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Qu'est ce que tu aimais?

- Un son détaillé et très fin
- Les instruments bien placés dans l'espace
- Une scène sonore plus large et plus profonde
- Une grande qualité de fabrication
- Un rapport qualité/prix raisonnable

Que souhaiteriez-vous améliorer?

- Rien
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What made you
choose Ricable?

I ordered on a site about 1 year ago RCA cables from Ricable (a brand I did not know). Since they gave me complete satisfaction, I went to their site when I wanted to find new cables for my speakers and discovered their different series of products.
I first ordered Primus Speaker MKII and was so pleasantly surprised by the result that I had them swap them (kudos for their trade-in formula) and ordered Magnus Speaker MKII.

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

The cables are delivered in very nice packaging, which already gives an indication of the seriousness of the company.
Their construction is very neat with a very nice look and finish and especially a welcome flexibility (because my old cables were stiffer).
The banana plugs are obviously of very high quality and provide good contact with the amplifier and speaker connectors.

How did you carry out the tests?
Which songs did you use to test the cable?

I have several speaker brand demonstration CDs and I listen to jazz, blues, classical and many other genres of music.
I have listened again to among my best CDs, Jazznavour, ASA live at the Bataclan, Beth Hart live in New York, Buddy Guy, Eric BIBB, classical music concerts, Fado, etc.

What were your
listening impressions?

I had cables from well-known brands and thought I knew my CDs and SACDs well, especially the demonstration ones. I realized that there are instruments that I had never heard distinctly, hearts (voices) that are more present as well as microdetails, the instruments sound much more "real."
I really feel that we have added sounds and effects that I had not perceived before. I also noticed a wider stage and more depth which obviously makes live concerts more real.

Your conclusions.

These Magnus Speaker MKII have greatly benefited my installation, and the music becomes even more compelling to me because it is more realistic. Thanks again to Ricable for their great quality products.
I am already taking advantage of these excellent cables and as Ricable takes delivery of the cables for an upgrade, I plan to refill my piggy bank if possible in several months by considering the purchase of the Dedalus Speaker Elite (they must be terrible, I'm never going to leave my station again...).

What did you like?

- A detailed and very "fine" sound
- The instruments placed well in space
- A wider and deeper soundstage
- A great manufacturing quality
- A reasonable price/quality ratio

What would you improve?

- Nothing
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26 Oct

Discover the series Magnus

Review #68 - Cables Magnus Speaker, Power and Coaxial - Ricable Review

26/10/2022
From Ricable
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My Ricable

Dominic P.

Sources: Roksan Attessa CD player CD Transport

Amplifier: Roksan Attessa Streaming Amplifier

Acoustic Speakers: Dynaudio Emit 20

Other: Gigawatt Multisocket - Pf-2 EVO + Power Cord

The following review of Magnus Speaker, Power and Coaxial cables 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 bring about 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 for 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 manner completely free. We thank Domenico for his time.

What made you
choose Ricable?

I never had important cables, always been skeptical, then reading reviews in the web and especially because we talk about products Made in Italy I wanted to try and the choice fell on the series Magnus after a consultation with the chat of Ricable. Based on my system I was recommended the series Magnus.

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

Serious and sturdy packaging, soft and pliable cables despite the mighty tonnage, I dare not imagine what the Invictusseries might be ... well, anyway, a top-notch product. I spent a third of the cost of the system, but I am satisfied and proud to be able to show off the Magnus series to friends who spend varied listening moments with me.

How did you carry out the tests?
Which songs did you use to test the cable?

I simply gouged out the stock cables of the electronics and the old Speaker G&BL cables. The listening test was done with Telarc test CDs, mostly jazz music and ranking little rock, but because it is not in my musical taste, and still very sharp and well paced loud rock.

What were your
listening impressions?

I listened to my reference pieces very carefully: impressive and present Diana Krall's voice and all female voices in general, Mina resounding. Very real the breath of the wind instruments... Albinoni's Adagio fabulous, the very low organ frequencies of Bach's Toccata and Fugue invade the body making the skin vibrate as if I were at an auditorium concert. Mark Knopfler's guitar real especially in the album track On Every Street, You and Your Friend, the precise midrange and the singer always taking center stage.

Your conclusions.

Since my first Telefunken system, I was 11 years old, now I am 55, former cable skeptic who had to change his mind ... I can say that these cables Ricable have given value and importance to my system. I hope, when my finances allow, to upgrade to the Invictus series especially the power cables, which are quite expensive.

What did you like?

- Malleable
- Sober
- Excellent considering the foreign market
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What would you improve?

- Design a power strip as soon as possible.
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14 Oct

Review #66 - Cable Magnus Speaker MKII - Ricable Review

14/10/2022
From Ricable
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My Ricable

Danilo M.

Sources: Cambridge Audio Azur 851N network player; Musical Fidelity M3scd CD player; Technics SL-1210 GR turntable.

Amplifier: Musical Fidelity M6si

Acoustic Speakers: Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-6000F

Other: Gold Note PH-10 phono preamplifier; Gold Note PSU-10 power supply unit

The following review of the Magnus Speaker MKII 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 bring about 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 for 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 manner completely free. We thank Danilo for his time.

What made you
choose Ricable?

The choice to equip myself with good cables Speaker for my system was due to the quest to optimize my system that previously saw the amplifier connected to the speakers with Supra Cable 2×4 mmq cables and banana plugs. Having seen good reviews on the web of this product enticed me to try it, and also thanks to Audio Impact's technical input, I was able to see not only the aesthetic quality of the product but also its sound quality.

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

As mentioned above, the product presents itself at first glance with a quality of materials that leave the beginner audiophile like me speechless. I had some perplexity at first in inserting the banana plugs into the electronics but thanks to the help of the technical support I brilliantly solved the doubts of the first moment. I had already had a chance to see the product on some YouTube channels but live I also reported the same positive impression, of course they are not in the same category as theInvictus but in that case we are talking about product for really top of the line electronics.

How did you carry out the tests?
Which songs did you use to test the cable?

I did not use any particular products for testing because I am not familiar with them, I trusted what many people consider to be the best system for evaluating an audio system, which is one's own ears. Of course, I am aware that the room where the system is present also helps to generate the acoustics, but I have to say that, all things being equal, I found the timbral response to be much better.

What were your
listening impressions?

As mentioned earlier, the listening quality seemed to me immediately improved also and especially by virtue of a chain of cables from Ricable that connect the audio sources to the amplifier, also from the Magnus series : the coaxial cable with which I connect the CD player to the streamer and the balanced XLR cable from the streamer to the amplifier. I must say that I am very satisfied with this choice and the price paid for the product repays the investment. I am now patiently waiting to complete some break-in and fully enjoy the sonic power of these cables.

Your conclusions.

I must say that the product has not only been visually satisfying for me but has also given luster to the electronics that make up my system. Certainly we are not talking about High-End devices, but in their context they play an important role at least for the kind of music I listen to. Then time will tell if it was true glory.

What did you like?

- Excellent sound quality
- Aesthetics and materials used
- Some technical features not found elsewhere
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What would you improve?

- Perhaps I would have chosen to customize the color of the cable
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18 Jan

Review #35 - Cable Magnus Speaker MKII - Ricable Review

11/03/2022
From Ricable
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My Ricable

Mario C.

Sources: Marantz SA-KI Pearl CD player

Amplifier: Marantz KI Pearl

Acoustic speakers: Sonus Faber Liuto

Other: No

The following review of the Magnus Speaker MKII cable is the result of the "Ricable Review" initiative. Ricable Review is the program created by Ricable, born to collect feedback from audiophilesin order to bring about continuous improvement of the products in the catalogue. Last but not least, those who participate in the programme receive a certificate at home, with the aim of certifying that the customer has become part of the " Ricablefamily".
The following Feedback was created on the basis of a predefined questionnaire to which the user returned their impressions, in a way that was not possible without the help of a surveyor. completely free. We would like to thank Mario for his time.

What made you
choose Ricable?

I was told about them by an enthusiast friend of mine who had bought the Primus and said he had noticed the difference from the previous cables. I was intrigued and immediately explored the Ricable website and was pleasantly impressed. I read all the descriptions of the cables in question, in particular the components, the thickness of the various materials and I was pleasantly impressed by the quality of the material used to make the final contacts (the plugs) that go into the speakers and, at the end, considering my stereo system, I opted for the Magnus cable which I thought was the most suitable for my type of system.

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

I was looking for very flexible and of course very good quality cables, as one of them had to go from one wall to the other since one of the speakers was far from the amp and had to fit flush along the wall separating it from the system in question; well, I have to say that despite the length and size of the cable (1.5 cm diameter) I was able to connect the cable with ease following the contours of the wall. What's more, it gives a feeling of sturdiness and solidity.

How did you carry out the tests?
Which songs did you use to test the cable?

To compare it with the previous cables I based my comparison on listening to both jazz, classical and pop/rock music (my favourite). I then tried to listen to these with the different listening filters in my CD player. I used both regular CDs and SACDs, both classical and rock.

What were your
listening impressions?

I started listening with a jazz classic that is very dear to me, Miles Davis' Kind of Blue. What can I say? Not that I couldn't hear it well before, but now I could almost be there. The sound was crisp and clear, even the sound of the brushes and the cymbals of the drums was crystal clear, not to mention the full-bodied but never intrusive or exuberant bass. I then moved on to Bach and the listening was smooth and crisp. Finally, I listened to Santana and Springsteen on SACD. I was delighted, I don't know what else to add.

Your conclusions.

The cable Magnus MKII has excellently satisfied all my most rosy expectations. It is really a revelation and then, if I have to say it all, I am very happy and proud to have in Italy an electronics factory at the same level of the foreigners and even better. I repeat: the performance is exceptional, but what won me over was the clarity of the sound that makes each instrument stand out from the other, managing even in the most "noisy" rock pieces TO DISTINGUISH CLEARLY.

What did you like?

- Sharpness of each individual instrument
- Beautiful, easy-to-handle cables
- Value for money
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What would you improve?

- Limited choice of conduit colours
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Discover Invictus Speaker Reference

17 Tue

Articles

The Ricable Invictus Speaker, Magnus Speaker and Magnus Power cables are available in an updated version.

17/03/2021
From Ricable
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The Ricable product catalogue is always on the verge of not only growing (including Custom, see heat shrink tubing), but also to improve. 2020 was a year full of complications related to the Covid-19 pandemic, but that didn't stop us from improving three of our customers' favourite products. We are referring to Invictus Speaker, which earned the Reference designation, and Magnus Speaker and Power, both of which have been upgraded to their MKII versions. With this article in our blog, we want to give a brief summary not only of which products have reached a higher level, but also in what way. Here are the latest updated cables from Ricable.

Invictus Speaker Reference

The basis from which Invictus Speaker Reference started was very good. The top of the range Ricable Speaker cable was already high profile in its previous version. According to our tests and the feedback of some of our most loyal customers, Invictus Speaker Reference goes much further. This is despite the fact that little has changed in terms of appearance; the eye only sees the larger dimensions and the non-magnetic/screened carbon cable separation block. However, it is not so much the form as the substance that has changed dramatically.

The number of conductors increases from 970 to 1,038 wires, which, together with the polymer-insulated centre conductor, make up each 7.6 mm² hexaphone conductor. The real innovation, however, is in the double dielectric, made from two newly developed R-TEC polymers, which significantly improves the dielectric constant and thus the flow of the audio signal in the form of low-voltage electrical INTERCONNECT and at the same time enhances the functionality of the semiconductor (RNR Noise Reduction), which has also been improved. Finally, a new insulating material was introduced into the cable in combination with the treated cotton. This operation allowed us to further strengthen the double shielding, without altering the electrical characteristics of the conductors.

Magnus Speaker MKII

Magnus Speaker has been a popular product since its debut because of its high price/quality ratio. So Ricable decided to improve it further by inserting an aluminium/mylar shield before the outer sheath. This allows to improve sensibly the protection from EMI/RFI interferences that can creep into the cable Speaker in the way from the amplifier to the loudspeakers. This feature, combined with the Noise Reduction system, brings the performance of Magnus Speaker closer to its big brothers Dedalus and Invictus.

Magnus Power MKII

The argument for Magnus Power is similar to that for the Speaker. The components of this series are appreciated, perhaps a little more than the others, for their quality/price ratio. Starting from here, the efforts of Ricable have been directed towards making Magnus Power more and more the child of the larger series. Unlike Magnus Speaker, which had no shielding, Magnus Power already had it. What we have done is to insert a second aluminium/mylar shield before the copper braid. The interference protection here is on the way from the socket to the electronics.

Ricable, however, is not only refining the catalogue, but also expanding it. In the next article we'll give a useful summary of the new entries that saw the light of day between the end of last year and the beginning of this one (USB cables, Jack and AES/EBU variants). In the meantime, we refer you to the product pages of the updated cables Ricable . More updates are on the way, regarding Primus and Dedalus Speaker. Happy browsing!