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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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knghifi
1,668 posts
 
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.
68pete
1,003 posts
 
Just finished plugging in my last 2 MC O.5 for a total of 8. Will be looking to add 4 or more in the very near future. the sound just keeps getting better.
enjoy Pete

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ddraudt
609 posts
 
i too have 8 and hope to get my next 4 soon as i can

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rlawry
484 posts
 
Hi, John:  I agree with what you have found and personally like the more immediate, front-hall sound.  There is no arguing in matters of taste, correct?  However, in addition to replacing them in your system again, you might want to let them break in while in your system for a few weeks.  I found them to have an initial effect of speed and transparency, then sound closed-in and flat for a while, then begin sounding big and immediate again but more relaxed. Again, each person has to decide whether they like this effect but these things, like all HFC products as you probably have found, go through transitions sonically.  The nice thing I have found with HFC products is making even sonically dreadful recordings listenable, not to mention what they do for great recordings.
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