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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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68pete
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aniwolfe
I have found for me the best place for the MC O5s is on the wall plug. each time i have add MC O5s to the wall plug the sound improved. Their is a improvement when adding the MC O5s to the MC6. Rick use to demo that at the audio shows i attend in the past. He did add several to a MC6 at a show and it was a improvement. For me at the wall  plug worked best.  What my MC 6 Hemisphere sounded without the 2 MC O5s, i can not reply to. I add the MC O5 to it the same day i got it and never listen to it with out the MC O5s and never looked back very happy with the MC 6 Hemisphere. It replaced a PSaudio P10
enjoy Pete
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68pete
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jmcgrogan2
Thank you for the info.  What kind of break in time would i be looking at on the power cord?
Pete
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lak
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@68pete, I agree with jmcgrogan2 and Rick with the placement of the power cord on your CDP. In my system, I heard the most significant improvement when I added my CT-1UR Helix Power Cord to my Dac.
My second choice would be to power your Hemisphere with that power cord.
Break-in might be a week or two with a new HFC power cord.

@aniwolfe, the MC 05’s seem to sound the best on the wall outlet that other gear is plugged into vs the MC-6.
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