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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justubes2,
Besides the mc-0.5's are you using other HFC products and if so which ones?
Thanks...

Hi Lak,

Sorry, i don't have experience with their cables.

Their higher range which has more advance magnetic technology cost quite a fair bit and as i see it, the entry level cables magnetic technology  appeareas to be very similar to adding the mc-0.5.

So adding a few will still be below the cost of the entry series cables and totally worth it.
Hi Ddraudt,

What are your experience with multiple units.

I found adding them, until reaching 4 mc-0.5's the resolution, bass, dynamic, detail, focus drastically improved, thereafter, adding more starts changing the sound in a different direction - opening the sound and becomes more natural.

I seem to also like what i feel is the minimum, 3-4 units for me, adding more is nice as well but seems to change differently. I'll give it more burn in to evaluate further.

Is there an optimal amount to use? i'm not too sure by the comments that adding them infinitely leads to greater improvement each time, limited to cost alone?
Hello  justubes2
How are you using the mc 0.5 in your system? When you say the sound changed when you add more to a different sound what did you mean? What kind of break in time do you have on them?
Thanks Pete



Hi Pete,

They are new, effect is immediately appearent.

1 by 1 till about 4, effect was a gain across the board in all hifi aspects and the sound totally transformed! It was like 2 levels up, it was bigger than an upgrade of cables to the next level at twice the cost. One of the value for the money tweaks.

Adding more, didnt increase those aspects and further, I didnt feel my sytem needed any more clarity and detail.

The 5th onwards just changed the sound in a more natural way, no further improvements or as large impact in those aspects I had described when hitting the 3rd and 4th piece.

There is more changes going on definately with 6th piece, improvements not as dramatic and need to evaluate more.

I am maxed with spare outlets currently

4 pieces hit the sweet spot for me and could be happy at that point.