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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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ddraudt
609 posts
 
Rlawry, I see you asked a few pages back about how to apply splitters.
Did you get a good answer?
I am using a 3 way splitter from Lowes. it took Silabant 22 and 3 or 4 days break in for the splitter to sound good.
I consider the MC 6 with 6 MC.5s and a Ct-1 power cord as Norm has has success but the cost of these 7 items and the fact that I'm without funds at the moment stops me. I may afford 8 more MC-0.5s and 4 more splitters in a while. Car repair and a Pro IC set me back money wise.
Words fail to express the sound improvement of the Pro IC.
I have trouble doing anything but listening to music these days.
 3 Dimentional soundstage is blowing my mind!!
Cheers D

rlawry
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Hi, Ddraut, yes, I have been reading up on how to add more MC-0.5's and I like the idea of adding a MC 6 and 6 of the MC-0.5's.  I will see what Norm has to say as his break in as well.  Thanks.
justubes2
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Guys,  I have been try to place the last mc-0.5.

Whilst the sound does still show opening up slightly with a tad deeper bass, it still shows a slight shift towards neutral, thong i it does lose that bit of "presence" that makes the system sound so real and like having  instruments in the room! 

Yes, it's a tad towards the warmer side, It's a slight improvement as well as a slight loss.

I still like both with and without the extra, but tending towards the slightly warmer or less 1 mc-0.5 from my optimal number.

I was actually hoping to add as many as you guys to like 10 mc-0.5's :)  But seems i have found the optimal balance.


I tried adding one to another non audio circuit ( I have a dedicated line for my system. Holy!  i also hearing the effect of the mc-0.5, and that's through a cheapie patchcord extension on a totally separate circuit and still hearing the effects!

Wow, i just couldnt imagine it will work, though less pronounced effect, but the similar shift in more mid prominent to slight more open sound, though to a lesser extent!

Has anyone encountered the same effects?


calvinj
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Widow type in accidentally.   Lol.   I was just saying that the mc 6 is a great improvement value for those who are curious about high fidelity.  I'm really happy with mines. 
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ddraudt
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Justubes2, I have heard a demo where MC-0.5s made an improvement even connected to non audio ac lines. Less effect there but very noticeable.

How long are you leaving the 0.5s playing before your assessments?

I don't have tubes in my system so our experiences would be different.
Cheers D

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