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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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Just got my MC-6 back from replacing IEC and 3 outlets with Furutech NCF. Installed a ground post (to tie 2 dedicated lines ground together), upgraded the wires that didn't go through the magnet with UPOCC copper for hot and mil-spec for neutral, and replaced some of the insulation.

Stock, I prefer MC-6 to Weizhi. But after replacing the IEC and outlets on both Weizhi with NCF, I prefer the Weizhi. Now one is not better than the other but just different. Moving MC-6 to the system powering the sources, is similar to adding a HFC PC or several MC-05s ... more magnets.

I would love to compare my modded MC-6 with a Hemisphere MC-6. IMO, the MAJOR difference between the 2 is hemisphere has Furutech GTX-D (R) receptacles for 3x the price. My mod MC-6 is MUCH MUCH less expensive than hemisphere with superior NCFs.
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lak
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@knghifi 
Out of curosity, who or where did you have the replacement work done on your MC-6?
Thanks...
68pete
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Hi knghifi
The MC 6 Hemisphere has a different magnet set up than the MC 6. It also has some damping that the MC 6 does not have.
enjoy Pete
knghifi
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@lak  Zenwave Audio Great guy!

@68pete I'm aware all the literature but would be very interesting comparing my modded MC 6 with MC 6 Hemisphere.  

With only 3 hours Wed night, it's pretty good.  Little tight, not as dynamic, fast, powerful bass, smaller sound stage as the modded Weizhi.   Sounds more like adding a HFC PC than MC-0.5s.

The stock Weizhi build quality is SUPERB compared to MC-6.
68pete
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Hello knghifi
I have not heard of the Weizhi before your post. From what i found on line it cost 3x more than the MC 6 and still more than the Hemisphere. So yes i think the build quality should be better. It got great reviews from what i found. Could you share what your mods cost and what the turn around time is?
Keep us posted on how your modded MC 6 does. If you lived here in Northern Ca. i would say lets compare my MC 6 Hemisphere with your mods and see how they sound. Maybe you could get Rick (High Fidelity) to loan you one for a audition and compare. High Fidelity does have a 30 day money back return policy. The Hemisphere does have a long break in of 600 plus hours on mine before it sounded great.
enjoy Pete
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