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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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ozzy
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68pete,

I just tried 6 of the MC-05’s in my PS Audio P10 for a day. I still have 3 at the wall outlet. The sound again got a little louder but more up front. In comparison to having those six added at the wall that resulted in the sound stage going back again. Which is correct? I don’t know. The video may make the difference. I’m going to try again while viewing my 85" UHD Samsung.

A thing I noticed. Once you move the MC-05’s it may take several hours to get the full result. To play it safe, I’ll’ give them 24 hours at each location.

tbg, mentioned about vibration control with the MC-05’s. I may try adding some teflon tape (plumbers tape) around the MC-05’s to see if that has any affect.

68pete
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ozzy
Thanks for the info,  lets us know after you get a little more time on them.
 Just saw this to day In the July issue of Stereophile vol 39 no.7 There is a review of PSaudio P10 by Jim Austin  He reports about what i experienced when i removed the P10 from my loop, about the drop off of  tightness in the base. 
My Hemisphere is still plugged straight to the wall(no P10 not in loop)The highs and midrange is just beautiful,  sound stage is taller wider than it has ever been. The base is still disappointing (not as good as before). But to be fair i will give it at least 100 hours more before i decided on putting the P10 back in the loop
Enjoy Pete
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jafant
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Excellent discussion guys- I like the fact that upper tier M.I.T and Transparent Ref XL are compared to the offerings from HFC.

Happy Listening!
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ozzy
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Well I am convinced that the best approach is still to load up the MC-05’s at the wall outlet than at the P-10. The sound is much purer and the video is the sharpest and with a much more natural appearance.

Funny, I thought that placing the MC-05's at the P10 it would have been closer to the source, but no, keep them at the wall!

tbg
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Ozzy, as so often happens to me on AudioGon, I lost what I had written, so I will jump to the case. I tried several power strips that would allow me to plug directly into the wall plug. The HFC MC-6 proved better than a SR Quantum Line Source that is Tesla Coil treated. But putting Star Sound Audio Points under both really improved the sound but more so the MC-6.

There are just too many remaining questions about the MC 0.5s to go. Is there any limit how many will improve the sound. I know Rick took 17 to the Chicago show. I guess I could use my two SR QLSs to add 15 more. Not any time soon, however.
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