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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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rlawry
484 posts
 
I received my MC-0.5 today and plugged it into an unused AC outlet on the dedicated AC line to my listening room in which my HFC URH power conditioner is plugged.  This conditioner powers my phono stage (with URH power cord), and my amp and preamp.  The amp and preamp use a custom round military AC connector on their power cords.

To say that using the MC-0.5 was an improvement would be a vast understatement.  I was shocked (pun intended) at the improvement using this little plug-in AC Magnetic Wave Guide, I mean SHOCKED.  I have previously stated that while each upward step on signal and AC cables has been impressive, none was more impressive than when merely adding the first CT-1 interconnect into my system.  I would now amend that statement to include the MC-0.5 as being the biggest improvements I have heard in 40 years of audio.  I was listening to a promo copy of Godley & Creme Freeze Frame LP and I have never heard my stereo sound like this.  It is always hard to explain the effects of magnetic conduction, but everything was astoundingly more vivid, immediate, dynamic, faster, and more dimensional with the music leaping from my speakers

Getting one of these in your AC system is a no-brainer.  I will probably order a couple more and see how they work on the AC outlets of the power conditioner.
philipwu
214 posts
 
@rlawry  
can you confirm it is a night & day difference where all audiophile would certain agree with you (when heard in your system). others may have different experience if their power line are already good before any conditioning. 
-philip
rlawry
484 posts
 
Philipwu, I am not sure what you are asking.  I can confirm that in my system I heard a startling difference in sound.  Whether others will experience such a difference, I cannot guarantee that, obviously.  My guess is that most would hear a large improvement in sound, but you may or may not, or you might hear an improvement but think it to be not worth the money.  All I can say is that if you like the differences HFC cables make, you will love these.  And it will cost you only about $300 to find out.  If you don't like it you can almost surely sell it used on Audiogon and get much of your $300 back.  If you are completely happy with your system, great, don't buy one.

I have UR interconnects, U speaker cables, a URH power conditioner, and a URH power cord to the one piece of electronics that can use a standard 15 amp IEC cord.  I use a Furutech 20 amp power cord to feed the conditioner.  I use a high-end turntable, tubed phono stage, solid-state amp and preamp (they have a 30 MHz bandwidth), and single-driver speakers with a powered subwoofer. 

Hope this helps.
calloway
874 posts
 
Received my MC-0.5 today and placed it initially in the open outlet ....an Oyaide R1...above where my Ct-1 is plugged into from my Lumin A1.Ther was an immediate improved focus and tightening of transients and more clearness to vocals. I then removed it and inserted it in the adjacent Oyaide XXX outlet that resides next to the R1 in the quad outlet and the further improvement was even more amazing. I have ordered another already. Really Cool!!! As an aside..I have updated my system pics for those interested..
calloway
874 posts
 
I forgot to add that system is on a dedicated 20amp line and I live in the country with no buildings or significant power grids nearby. The MC- 0.5 made a significant improvement.
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