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High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz

In December 2011,I wrote that High Fidelity cables led by cable designer Rick Schultz was putting together a new cable.The cable came to market as CT-1.The CT-1 has FINALLY made it into my system!I had obtained a version of the prototype that Rick had been working on.It blew my previous reference Genesis by Virtual Dynamics.I thought I had finally found my end with this cable.This prototype delivered to my ears "Nirvana".Could I be at the end of my quest for the ultimate sound?
No. I received two pairs of CT-1 to replace my prototypes.They went into the system this past Friday.Unable to dedicate time until Sunday listening,I stole a few moments,ducking away from company with anticipation.My guest could tell even with the music set for"ambiance"something was intriguing and I was in for a treat!
The experience:
First off,CT-1 was very user friendly.Installation was simple;the cable is very nice and light.The female RCA fit beautifully unlike any I had found in other cable.It was secure and reliable.It seemed much thought was dedicated to developing a designer fit to an aesthetically stunning RCA connector.Install entailed a few wiggles to ensure what seemed like a compression fit on my RCA.
It was 2-3 hrs. for the 1st step of break in to be complete.At that point I had something different!Today,although they only have 10-12 hrs. on them,I can`t put into words how much my system has transformed.Believe me,I loved my prototypes.However....there is simply no comparision.
The clarity and sound is so natural.
The soundstage is like nothing I ever heard.Resoulution is breathtaking and inner detail is simply hard to believe possible.
The sound has transended and now it simply does not seem as thought I have speakers.
My system is musicians playing music.
I am told with time they will improve and I trust that as it was revealed with the prototypes.I wanted to share my thoughts with you that now.
Unequivocally,a testament to High Fidelity,as the name declares.
High Fidelity Cables for me,the last word on it,after 12 hours!
Truly Amazing

Al
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denon1
342 posts
 

John, thank you for the honest feedback. Finally voice of reason on this forum. This is what I am not clear about - majority of people on this forum when commenting on MC-0.5 swear by immediate positive effect(s) right after plugging the mc-0.5 in their system. But when somebody comments that MC-0.5 did not bring positive desired effect into THEIR system, all follow-ups advices on more burning and giving time to settle .

John burned it for 8 weeks – this is a lot of hours for product to be ready for a prime time. Why some people just can’t admit that in some systems the effect is not welcome.

Without truthful facts and acknowledging that any tweaks are system/person depended - all of these threads sounds like a marketing pitch ( wow  plugged my 6th and improvement even bigger) and eventually can hurt a product reputation.

rlawry
478 posts
 
denon1:  The MC-0.5 does make a big difference immediately and I was amazed on how big the effect is.  If this were how the sound were to be for eternity, I would gladly take it.  However, as with most products, there is a break-in.  Eventually the sound still takes many of the characteristics of the initial change, but IMO sounds even better with a bigger soundstage and more immediacy but greatly relaxed.  If you want to diss what others are saying to prove your point, please leave me out of it.  These products have made the biggest change I have heard in over 40 years of serious audio.  John heard changes but personally doesn't like them, so no argument there.  Many others like the effect.  I seriously doubt the candor of the others who like it.  And I was just suggesting a break-in while in the system--my experience is that the sound changes when moving these products in and out.  I was merely trying to help as opposed to the negativity you just spewed.

BTW, have you tried these products, and if so, what did you find?
rlawry
478 posts
 
That should have read that I seriously don't doubt the candor of those who like the changes.
knghifi
1,668 posts
 
I think majority of people found MC 0.5 sounds dark and hard initially and requires many hours of breaking in.  I never got the impression from anyone that MC 0.5 works for everyone.    As matter of fact, everything is a matter personal preference.

In general members offer advice to help.   When you find it hard and dark, usually it requires further breaking in from experience.   But in you case, it didn't help so sorry for the advice.
68pete
1,001 posts
 
I like what the MC O.5s did to my system.  The sound stage has not really changed at all but the sound with in the sound stage just got better. Mine went from great out of the case to dark later on then slowly got better again than originally. Each time i add a HF product the break in was the same, from great to dark to better.  The ones i used on my PSaudio P10 where not as dramatic as the ones on my amp line. I still liked what it does to the P10.( i have not plugged any into the back of the P10, just on the line that feeds it.)
The most expensive speakers in the world would not suit, or make the right sound stage for a lots of people. I will be adding more MC O.5 to my system until i fell there is no return for the better.
Enjoy Pete

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