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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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calvinj
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philipwu
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Hi Knghifi,
How do you find about the new MC-6? Do you have enough burn in period on it ? Could you can give some personal opinion about HFC MC-6? thank you,
Cheers,
-phil
calvinj
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@philipwu the HFC mc6 that I bought about a month ago has burned in.  I have about a hundred hours on it now.  It has really impressed me.  I was in the market for a good power conditioner at 1000 to 2500 range.  When this came out I was like this would be perfect to try. His products usually are clear open and have extremely low noise floors.  I switched from a furman and it is not even close. The high fidelity mc6 is a bargain at 999.00.  I hear instruments clearer and thing are quieter which held soundstage and background.  I had an extremely picky audiophile buddy over two weeks ago and after he heard he wanted one immediately. At the price point it's definitely worth the try. 

philipwu
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@calvinj, may i ask what power cord and other conditioner you have used in the past? What is your present preamp? Just a reference point for me, thank you if you dont mind sharing.
-philip
calvinj
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I use a kr audio va 900 integrated amplifier.  I compared the mc6 to the furman elite pfi20 and the tributaries t-300 and the transparent power bank 10.   Mainly the furman.  I used a resonessence mirus dac and ear acute CD player.  I use gato fm6 speakers.  This conditioner just made things clearer. It's was more open and I could hear more of the instrument.  The power cables were clarity cable vortex, high fidelity ultimate and high fidelity ultimate helix.  I spent a lot of time a/b the sound differences. Also I had another friend who is pickier than I am swap stuff out and now he wants one.  I used to look at my power conditioner as a weak spot in my system.  Now I don't.  There is better separation as well in my sound so that's is my experience.  
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