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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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mrotino
66 posts
 
Quick question.  I just received one MC 0.5 and only have one dedicated duplex outlet running off my breaker box and I'm using the duplex outlet to power my integrated amp and the other receptacle to power my PS audio P300 powerplant.  I plugged the MC 0.5 into my empty outlet in the back of my powerplant and have noticed all the improvements as stated above for the MC 0.5 and am very impressed.  My DAC and transport are plugged into my powerplant.
1.  I assume then that plugging in the MC 0.5 into a powerplant does have benefits even though I'm not sure why as the powerplant outlet I have the MC 0.5 plugged into is an output?
2. Would there be more benefit if the MC 0.5 was actually plugged into an unused wall outlet if on the same circuit which was then connected to the powerplant?

Thanks
lewm
12,860 posts
 
As regards the 10A limit for the Hemisphere, adding together the current ratings of the fuses used in your equipment is not a way to estimate current draw under normal operating conditions.  The fuse value is chosen to deal with a worst case scenario, which includes a current draw that is never experienced in normal operation but only in the event of a catastrophic failure somewhere in the circuit.  Beyond that, each manufacturer probably has slightly different criteria for choosing the fuse rating for his particular product, but the value is chosen so as to avoid fuses blowing during "normal operation". 
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ozzy
7,423 posts
 

68Pete, Sorry it took a while to respond, I had some problems.

Anyway, I did try the Mc.05 plugged into my PS Audio P-10 for a while, but I think there is more effect with plugging them in to the dedicated outlet that the P-10 is plugged in.

When I was installing my 3 dedicated lines I used a quad box for each line with top of the line Furutech outlets and with Oyaide covers. This allows me now to use 3 of the MC.05 on each dedicated line. (I used to use the Nordost QV2's). The 10th MC.05 is plugged into the strip outlet for my Cable modem, router switcher etc.

The first place I  noticed big improvement was on my 85" UHD Samsung LED. Awesome picture!

Now days later, listening to my stereo there is such depth in the sound quality that I'm playing some tracks that I haven't listened to in years. I think it took longer on the Audio because of the heavier gauge wiring I used on my lines (10 gauge). But, now everything is very nice...

Awesome product!

tbg
5,263 posts
 
On the ten amp limit. If your plugs to the unit get hot, be concerned. Otherwise, forget it.
68pete
995 posts
 
Thanks Ozzy for the info. So far i have found the same the MCo.5 plugged into my dedicated line that i have amy amp on was huge improvement right out of the case. about 2 days later i plugged a MCo.5 into the outlet that has my P10 on it (not dedicated) the effect was not as grand as with the amp. My sacd/cd player and preamp  along with my tv and sat box all plugged into the P10. The picture did seam to be little sharper on the tv. I will leave it like that for a while longer to see if i can see or hear in more changes for the better.  I plan to add some more High Fidelity in the very near future.
Enjoy Pete



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