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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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t_ramey
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I received two of the mc-05’s today. My first HF product. Began experimenting with my video setup first by plugging one into the wall socket my Surgex is plugged into and the other into the Surgex itself on the same receptacle the plasma tv is plugged into. Noticed an improvement in clarity and definition after about 5-10 minutes. But got even better results when I took out the wall mc-05 and put it in the Surgex into the same receptacle the blu ray player is plugged into. It did take 5-10 minutes for it to take effect after unplugging from the wall into the Surgex.

Haven’t begun playing around yet with my two channel setup but it seems people are letting their mc-05’s burn in for 100 hours or so before noticing good improvements in their audio. Are there ill effects of plugging and unplugging these mc-05’s in different places in the audio setup or is it best to plug them in one spot and let them do their thing for several days?
68pete
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Hello  t_ramey
Have found they are at their best when plugged in and left alone one spot was better. Each time you move them it will take a little time to settle in where you moved them to. I do not believe moving them around hurts them in any way. Just takes longer for them to get into your  sound or video system.
enjoy Pete
t_ramey
632 posts
 
Thanks Pete.

Just tried to order some more and noticed they’re already sold out. :(
They must be a hot item.
68pete
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High Fidelity Cables has posted on Facebook that the speaker adapters should be ready some time in June. With 2 different levels of adapters. The high end adapters will be in the $2,000.00 range and the lower level will be in the $500.00 range.
68pete
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Just ordered 4 more MC O5s, hope to have them soon.
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