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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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jay23
210 posts
 
Has anyone tried using the Hemisphere with 6 MC-0.5s plugged in (especially with a 1 foot or shorter power cord), compared with using the Hemisphere with your system, and the 6 MC-0.5s plugged into the wall?

With people finding greater benefits plugging the MC-0.5s into the wall, I would think increasing the strength of the Hemisphere’s Helix technology's magnetism - closer to the wall - could provide added benefits.

Also, has anyone considered upgrading to the NCF receptacles?
ozzy's avatar
ozzy
7,536 posts
 

Personally, I don't own the Hemisphere. But I do own 12 MC-.05's. In my opinion I think adding the MC-.05's at the wall is the best way and it could positives gained before the Hemisphere.

rlawry
485 posts
 
With all of the recent talk about the MC-0.5s and their great effect for the money, which I agree with, I forgot how much of an improvement it makes jumping up a level of cables.  I just sold my U speaker cables to apply toward a purchase of UR speaker cables, and the improvement is startling.  Big, immediate, and dynamic.  So as usual, you get what you pay for.  I can only imagine what the Pro cables sound like.  In the meantime, more MC-0.5s here I go.
68pete
1,004 posts
 
riawry    congratulations   lets us know how they do with more time on them.
Enjoy Pete
rlawry
485 posts
 
The nice thing, as usual, with HFC stuff is that even crappy recordings sound great. Having your rig sound good on the great recordings is easy.  Doing this with ridiculously bad recordings is a much tougher act.  I am even thinking of getting out that totally asinine recording of Bruce Springsteen Born To Run.  If HFC products can overwhelm that hideously overdubbed execrable recording I will be impressed indeed.  Many recent recordings also come to mind that feature about 3 dB of dynamic range.
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