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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
632 posts
 
I initially bought two of the mc 05’s and played around with them on my video setup and noticed picture quality improved after several minutes. I kept one at the outlet for my video and put the other at the outlet for my stereo. Things did sound a little subdued and laid back at first and kinda hazy but after 4 or 5 days things really opened up and vocals especially were sounding crisp and clear and a little forward, which I like.

I got 4 more mc 05’s on Wednesday this week and placed one in each of the two remaining outlets in the room that’s on the same circuit and put the extra two on the stereo outlet with a 3-1 prong so now now there’s 3 there. Everything kinda took a step back initially but after two days it’s sounding better and hoping by Sunday or Monday it gets even better.

To those that have several of these, what’s the ongoing benefit? Does the sound become more and more natural after each set is added?
68pete
1,003 posts
 
t_ramey
The sound for me became much much more natural, extremely clear with no harshness at all. Background voices and instruments became much more noticeable. Base became much tighter and focused no bloat. The darkness between notes if you will was dark and detailed.Things in the background seam to float more in space with detail and clarity. Voices became fuller and richer sounding. Acoustic  guitar string sounded much richer cleaner defined.
I just add 4 more MC O5s for a total of 32 in my system and love the influence they have over my system.(the last 4 are still breaking in, but i could tell in a positive way that they had been added)
enjoy Pete
68pete
1,003 posts
 
Hi knghifi
At listening to my system with the 4 new MC O5s in place with just couple hours on them. I do not think the point of diminish returns has been reach yet. Will report more after i get some more hours on them, but fore now i like what i am hearing.
Enjoy Pete
aniwolfe
761 posts
 
So Pete how many to you think you will end of having in your system?
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