2. cables
  3. 1335297906

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
alpass
knghifi
1,668 posts
 
After a week with MC 0.5, I find the sound a bit harder and darker.  I still enjoy the improvements ... tighter focus, dynamics, life like imaging, lower noise floor ...but overall I prefer the sound without the MC 0.5 in my system.

Like everything it's system dependent so I'm happy for owners that MC 0.5 works in their system.    I moved them to spare TV outlets with improved picture quality.
68pete
1,003 posts
 
Hi knghifi
Do you know about how may hours you have on the MCo.5s?  Rick from High Fidelity told me they would go dark after a while then open back up better than before. He did not say what the hour range is. Did you find them dark from the start?
Thanks Pete

knghifi
1,668 posts
 
Do you know about how may hours you have on the MCo.5s?  Rick from High Fidelity told me they would go dark after a while then open back up better than before. He did not say what the hour range is. Did you find them dark from the start?
Plugged in Sat 11:30pm ... do the math.

With a new toy, 1st day focus on positives but did noticed hardness with some material.  One is Vanessa Fernandez - Use Me.   Subsequent listening sessions found more material ... Natalie Merchant Tigerlily ...

I tried different combinations and found 1 MC 0.5 in the open wall outlet shared with amp's Weizhi a good compromise.

Currently have them plugged into open outlet on a Weizhi and wall outlet shared with Weizhi's for TV, cable box ...  I bought several power cords so will revisiting MC 0.5 later.  Boy, TV picture quality is AMAZING so they do work.
knghifi
1,668 posts
 
Tonight I pop the MC 0.5s back in my system and the hardness and darkness have disappeared.   I guess it just needed more breaking in.  Now need to get more for the TV.
calloway
874 posts
 
I finally decided on which 2 outlets to put the MC-0.5s in and the improvement is truly amazing...Some of the possible combos did not work well but they are staying right where they are now...WOW
More to discover