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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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lewm
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I agree with rlawry.  Also, if the device delivers its benefits based on "magnetic conduction" and is not a power regenerator or isolation transformer of some kind, then the 10A limit, if indeed that is the limit, probably reflects only the wire gauge.  Which means that one needs to be concerned mostly with quiescent power draw; brief musical peaks that might transiently draw more than 10A would probably be tolerated.

Brief reference was made above to a review by Art Dudley of one of the HFC products that may have just recently appeared in Stereophile.  I have searched the internet for a copy of his review but apparently it is too new to have been made available to the general (non-subscribing) public.  Can someone summarize what he wrote?  Thanks.
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knghifi
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Rlawry, My sources (pre (4 amp fuse) + dac (3 amp fuse)) combined draw less than 10A. As matter of fact, one HFT CT-1 can powered both in an experiment.

I was considering a MC-6 Hemisphere for my amps but will not work with a 10A max. My SS stereo amp uses a 15A fuse and doesn’t even power up with a CT-1 PC. My tube mono uses a 7A fuse and according to owner’s manual, each mono can draw up to 10A instantaneous. One Weizhi PRS-6 works and sounds fantastic with them

Now considering 2 more MC-0.5 for the amp Weizhi open outlets.
chatnoir
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I added a MC0.5 but haven't yet had the overwhelming positive advantages as others. I initially plugged it in to the unused half of the duplex used by my überbuss. My tone was shifted up so I heard more detail in the uppermost frequencies. I also got a real boost in the area around 7khz that was hard and unpleasant. My soundstage moved forward and flattened. As this was not a desirable change, I moved it to an unused plug in my überbuss. This minimized the effect and became much more listenable. Tonal balance is still tipped up but not painful. after 24 hours it is better but I don't really like the tone - it is no longer real but hifi. I suspect more burn in will help as it sounds flat and bright like a new cable. Absent a positive change from further burn in, I will definitely not add another and will likely remove the one installed. I am hoping it will settle down.
my rig is: bryston bcd1 - lampizator g4l4 - Eddie current balancing act with px4's and audeze lcd3 fazors. I would describe it as falling slightly on the dark side of neutral. I value tonality and micro dynamics. 
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lak
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I received two MC-0. 5's Saturday and installed them in two different Furutech GTX-D (R) outlets. One powering my amp, the other my preamp. I left them in for two days, but I can honestly say I detected no improvement. I will say that I'm running a complete loom of HFC interconnects, speaker cables and power cords so maybe that has something to do with it. (See my main system).

Now I have the two MC-0.5's in my secondary system, installed them in two different Furutech GTX-D (R) outlets. This system only has two HFC power cords and one interconnect. (See system two) I immediately heard improvement.

Just saying...
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