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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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lak
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Sounds like many of us are receiving our MC-0.5's today (2/13) LOL!

 @hic, could possibly take several more hours of use (24).

Question for the group regarding any of the power conditioners:
It was always said to have digital gear on its own dedicated line. Does that happen when using one power conditioner, and does it make a difference in sound?
facten
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Adaptor review in this months Stereophile was rather underwhelming
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Guys,

Have any of you compared Audio Magic  new Blue Dot Ground Disruptor to HFC MC-05? Currently using the Blue Dot and 4 Audioquest Quietlines with good success and may consider the MC-05.

I received my Stereophile monthly subscription yesterday and also noticed the review but didn't get the impression that he allowed the adapters to settle in for atleast 48 hours; that's the length of time it took mine to come around!

Thanks,
Wig
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lak
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I just read the article in Stereophile regarding the HFC magnetic adapters. One thing I learned more then a year ago is you have to put any HFC product in place, and leave it there for let's say 25 hours and let it settle in and do whatever it is that it does within those 25 hours. I also suffered from the frustration of not being able to put a HFC product in and out to do a comparison test, but it just doesn't work that way. Personally I think that's the error that Art Dudley made. He described honestly what he heard but I don't think he realized what I described above. Just my personal opinion.
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I  now have 8 of MC-0.5's 

There are 2 each on my 3 dedicated circuits.

Extra 1 on my PS Audio P-10

And 1 on the outlet strip for my Cable modem, router, switcher, and the 8 way powered connector that my house RG6 cables are attached.

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