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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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rlawry
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Calloway, were you listening to the Byrds?  Sorry, couldn't resist.  Sounds like a grounding issue or perhaps one of the magnetic waveguides is defective.  Did you try removing one or more and/or moving them around?  I have 7 of them total, 5 in the unused HFC URH power conditioner and 2 in unused AC outlets that feed the conditioner.

Was listening to a Windham Hill jazz LP of Andy Narell's The Hammer. This recording is unreal with the HFC stuff, dimensionality, dynamics, and bass.  Great music and highly recommended.
68pete
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Hi ddraudt
I have the MC 6 Hemisphere with 2 MC O.5  plugged into it. Alone with my pre amp, sacd/cd player the tv and sat. box   MC 6 Hemisphere has a long break in time. Adding the 2 MC O.5  improved it even more, but not as much as adding the MC O.5 to the power line of the amp.
Enjoy Pete

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lak
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68pete or anyone else;
In your opinion, how many hours are required to break in of the MC-6 Power Distributor (the original one, not upgraded).
Thanks...

68pete
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Hi lak
I have the upgrade model Hemisphere break in is long. Right out of the case it sounded good. But with about 10 to 15 hours on it it got dark and a little smaller sounding closed in. (The sound was still very clean sounding)  I am not sure exactly about the 50 hour mark it started to open up again slowly got better. I felt it was going in spurts of changing for the better then level off some for a while then increase for the better. I have a little over 100 hours on mine and its still changing. When i talked to Rick he told me the MC O6 Hemisphere was very different than the MC O6 not only upgrade plugs but trickle down technology from their top of line conditioner. I not know if this answered your question. You might try contacting Rick at HF he is good at responding to questions good luck.
Enjoy Pete 

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lak
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Thanks 68pete :-)


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