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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
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@lak , I'm using my TVs to break them in.  High duty cycle ...  My new power cables arrived the same day so killing two birds with one stone.

I have both 3 way splitters connected to a duplex, 2 MC-.05 each splitter, cable tuner connected to 1 splitter, PCs connected to 2nd splitter and HFC MC-6 on iec end of PC.   I have 2 TVs, VCR, tuner ... connected to MC-6.   Everything is running 24/7 except main TV.   The old Sony CRT is on 24/7.

Going to run MC-0.5 for 4 days, 100 hours, before use.  I want to avoid the darkness and hardness experienced on 2nd and 3rd day with 1st 2 MC-0.5.
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lak
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Thanks, knghifi,
Let us know how the new arrivals work out for you in your system after break in.

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mac48025
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It sounds like many are obtaining good results with the MC-0.5's. It's one of those tweaks I have a difficult time believing in but I'm just going to have to give them a try. My question is will getting just one be worthwhile or should I wait until I can get more. I don't have any magnets in my system now but my CT-1 IC's arrive tomorrow. I have two dedicated 20 amp circuits with 10g romex and PS Audio Power Ports ( SR Black duplexes coming soon) into my listening room but I'm currently only using one of the circuits. I'm using a PS Audio P300 and WyWires Powerbroker so I have extra plugs to utilize.  Any advice on MC-0.5 use would be appreciated.......unless it's from Ozzy, 16 MC-0.5's???!!!! Are you kidding me? Lol. Just kidding Ozzy, love your passion!
knghifi
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I have two dedicated 20 amp circuits with 10g romex and PS Audio Power Ports ( SR Black duplexes coming soon) into my listening room but I'm currently only using one of the circuits.
If using multiple dedicated lines, tie the grounds together at the distribution box or power distributor/conditioner.

I have 2 dedicated 20 amp line.   Recently had IECs and OUTLETs on my Weizhi PRS-6s replaced with Furutech NCFs. As expected, the sound is more organic, lower noise floor ... very happy with the results.

Also suggested to me was to add a ground post to each Weizhi. The most remarkable improvement is tying the Weizhis together with a ground cable. It removed layers and layers of veil. Passages that were once congested and muffled are now crystal clear. Sound is more 3D, airy, tighter imaging, resolving, vivid ... I can crank up the volume several notches without any harshness.

All my audiophile level recordings always sound great but with compressed only music, Eagles, Springsteen, Santana, Heart ... they never sounded better and at higher volume level. If you told me all the harshness is mainly from noise, I wouldn't believe it.
knghifi
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SR Black duplexes coming soon
I suggest including, Furutech GTX NCF + NCF Cover + Wall Frame on the list of duplexes.   ZenWaveAudio was having a package deal so contact them if interested.  GL!
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