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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  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
knghifi
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68pete, On cost, paid retail for all the parts + labor depending on the difficulty.  With MC-6, IEC hole had to be enlarged (NCF IEC is larger than most stock), tabs removed on NCF outlets and replaced everything inside except for the magnets so a bit more than Weizhi. Cost more than stock MC 6 + hundreds.

In terms of quality, I have no idea until it was opened.  In hindsight, should of ask for pictures before and after the mod.

I bet Hemisphere is superior to MC 6 but comparison would be interesting for educational purposes.

The parts were broken-in before installation but after more hours on the MC 6 tonight, it's opening up nicely.   When finally fully broken in, my guess Weizhi wins in bass, dynamic and sound stage and MC 6 in imaging.   Weizhi is the only power distributor/condition I prefer with amps than straight into the wall. 
68pete
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knghifi
Thanks for the info.  I have tried small amps to my PSaudio P10 they sounded ok but better direct to the wall. My large amp is to big of a current draw to try on any conditioner that i own or have tried. So its always straight  to the wall. I think that the down side of High Fidelity products is the current draw, even in their power cords no 20 amp power cord.  Have you tried any MC O5s with the Weizhi? If so what did you find?
enjoy Pete
knghifi
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68pete, I have tried MC 05 in the Weizhi but prefer upstream in the wall outlets.  I have 2 20 dedicated lines, one for amps and other for sources. Use 1 Weizhi for amps and rotate 2nd Weizhi or MC 6 for sources.  

Each line has 1 duplex, 1 outlet with 3 MC 05s (looking adding 4 more per line) and other for power distributors.  I also added a ground post to the power distributors and tie grounds together.

I've always have high current amps, Krells, SF Power 3SE ... currently own Hegel H30 and ARC REF250 and don't experience any current or dynamic limiting with Weizhi.  SQ much better through Weizhi.

I would not use MC 6 with big amps.  My amps don't even turn on with HFC CT-1 PC ... PC connector just gets very very hot.  Unless go UP UP in the lineup, most are designed for low current draw components.
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