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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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I am really enjoying my First MC 1PRO and I'm looking forward to the second one. The one added another level of refinement and realism to my sound. I wrote some about my experience on a newer High fidelity thread called "High Fidelity MC 1 PRO". the One PRO does take some time to break in. I think 2 weeks is good. I already had 16 of the MC 0.5s
in my system. (All at the incoming power outlet as I heard it sound the best there). adding one MC 1 pro to 15 MC 0.5s made a very noticeable improvement. I will get more 1 PROs and report on how more of them sound. Check out the other thread if your interested in the 1 PRO.
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Where in your system did you place the MC 1 Pro? I put mine on the power line that feeds all of my front end. Will be getting another Pro and can add it to the same line at the wall or further up the line at the Hemisphere or on the power line for my amp. Everything is connected with High Fidelity power cords and MC O5s . With the exception of the 20 amp line for the amp which just has MC O.5s on that line at the wall.

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68pete
I put the MC 1 Pro at the wall outlet the feeds the system. I haven't tried it in other places yet. I found that in my system, the 05s sounded better at the wall outlet then in other places so I continue to do that for now.
I have another MC Pro arriving today. I'll report after break in.
I went out and bought even more orange 3 way outlet extenders and a 12 awg- 2 ft, 3 way, power cord  that I can use to add both pros to the 16   MC-0.5s at the outlet.
There are 3 duplex outlets, 2 short power cords and 9 of the 3 way
connectors ( in 4 different shapes) at the wall outlet.
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68 Pete 
I put the MC Pro at the wall outlet to the system where I have all of my MC 0.5s. In my system 5s sounded better at the wall so I put the MC PRO there.
I have gotten a second MC 1 PRO and connected it also at the wall,
with my 16 MC-0.5s, where i have 3 duplex outlets plus 9 three way adaptors and two 12 gauge 2 foot extension cords.
The second PRO sounds great but it takes 5 days to break in new adaptors, so I'm waiting for that and the Pro to break in before my report.
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RCA Adaptors
I wanted to say that I have had a set of Magnetic adaptors for quite a while now and I was surprised at the huge improvement they made on a set of PRO series interconnects.
Magnetic stuff worked well on my old Panasonic receiver too!
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