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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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justubes2
203 posts
 
HI benjie,

Just to clarfiy your findings on placement of the mc 0.5s

The placement you found best is at the wall or after the conditioner?

In closer to source, do you mean the further from the equipment or closer to the equipment.

Thanks
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rlawry
484 posts
 
Yes, I did take 4 MC-0.5s from the unused AC outlets in my HFC URH power conditioner and place them into a YellowJacket power block that is connected to an unused AC outlet parallel to the conditioner:  2 each into the powerblock itself, and 3 in a right-angled AC adapter that goes from one to three AC outlets (I had taken one from the AC wall outlet to make 5 total).  And I can confirm that the closer to the wall, the better the magnetic effect, and that these waveguides work their magic better upstream of the power conditioner than in the unused AC conditioner outlets.  Music was simply mesmerizing with the dimensionality and immediacy improvements wrought by these things.
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ddraudt
609 posts
 
Yes, I agree that the sound is dramatically better with 8 MC-0.5s
at the wall where the power to the system comes from than with 5 at the wall and 3 in the distribution box. Much better in my system.
Mesmerizing here too.
Still testing different splitter combinations.

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audiolabyrinth
4,555 posts
 
First time ever that I'm aware of, a professional review of high fidelity products that is not on the Internet,  one of the newest stereophile magazine's,  March I believe,  any way,  I enjoyed reading the review of the magnetic adapter's😆
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