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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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lak
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To Audiophiles that are using HFC and products:

In my main system I have a full loom of HFC including some MC-O.5's and one  MC-6 Power Distributor. I was able to add some Synergistic Research BLACK Quantum Fuses to my Yamamoto Dac and Allnic L-3000 Preamp (in addition to the HFC products I'm using) and with a little break-in time the results shocked me in a very positive manner. Similar to someone trying the HFC for the first time or a major upgrade in cables. If you have not looked at this thread on Audiogon, you should because you own it to yourself and your system for further improvement:
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/synergistic-red-fuse
Just trying to pass on some good information.
denon1
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Hello all, last week I got for demo HFC MC-0.5 and after 24 hours of burning, I installed it in unused part of my  Furutech GTX-D  (R)  outlet that feeds Shunyata Triton pc  that in turn connects to all my system components.

The initial impressions: sound became harder and darker with less air. I burned it in for another 24 hours and sound with MC-0.5 in place has been still  darker and less resolving than without.

After that I removed MC-0.5 from AC outlet and put it in unused one on my Shunyata Triton pc. After I let it settle for another 8 hours , I listened again with basically the same results – overall sound with MC-0.5 in place has been darker and less resolving than without. I guess it’s all system depended, but what makes me think that maybe I’m doing something wrong is that majority on this forum have

very audible positive improvement using MC-.5  in some place on another. Btw the MCP-0.5 I got has been a dealer demo and burned substantially before.

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68pete
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denon1

Wow i think you are the first person that did not enjoy what the MC O.5 did to their system. I would try taking one piece of your system off the Shunyata Triton, plug it into a different sock(wall outlet) with the MC O.5 and give it a listen to see how that sounds. I do not know if any one else  using Shunyata products,  that  the MC O.5 did not help the sound. Please try it and post back.

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ddraudt
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denon1, maybe you had it plugged in backwards!! Just kidding...

A quick look at the Triton power conditioner.. it has many different things going on in there including a grounding box.

Could be a mismatch somewhere.

knghifi
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denon1,

Have you tried plugging in your neighbors house?  I heard plugging in neighbor's house is an option if out of outlets.  Just kidding ... couldn't resist.  LOL!!!

Sounds like your MC 0.5 is not broken in.   Several of us experienced same problem when new.     Try plugging in an outlet that's constantly drawing current for a week or so.

I have 2 MC 0.5, each in a 20 amp line open Furutech GTX-D (R) duplex  . Adding a MC 0.5 is like turbo charging your car, improves everything.

MC 0.5 has changed the ranking of my tweaks.  It's on the same level as replacing builder grade outlets with Maestro so #1.   I have 7 open outlets on 2 line distributors so will add 4 more soon.
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