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High Fidelity Cables MC 1-PRO

Just plugged it into my system yesterday. So it only has about 10 hours on it. First impressions The sound became more detailed in the mid range really opens up nice. (not harsh or lean). The base is tighter but not as deep as before. I experience the same base problem when i started breaking in High Fidelity MC 6 Hemisphere. The base with the Hemisphere took a long while, but came in great (Better than orginal) after it had 500 plus hours on it. So for now i am not worried about that. Since High Fidelity recommends about 400 hours before the MC 1 Pro settles in. The sound stage as a whole is much more defined feels sound like it has more energy, but it did shrink a little again i feel this will get better than it was with reaching the 400 hour mark. I am very happy with the over all sound my systems has since adding the MC 1-Pro and thinking about adding another one.
I did plug the MC 1-PRO in at the wall with my 21 MC 0.5s all on the same line that feeds the MC 6 Hemisphere. Which feeds my front end, TV and Sat. box. i all so have 6 MC 0.5 plugged into the Hemisphere. The Pro and the MC 0,5s sound very good together and a nice match up. Will report more as i get more time on the MC 1 PRO.
enjoy Pete
68pete
68pete OP
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zprr
I have found that the Helix does take longer to break in. Only the hours that the  Pro Helix+  it is in use will count toward the break in time. Just plugged in does little for break in. I have found the bass is the slowest to come around, but when it does it is much better than before. Each time it is unplugged from the wall and then plugged back in it will take time to resettle in.
zprr
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Thanks 68pete. I will keep things running 24/7...
zprr
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Quick update. 50 hours in, everything is more muted. Lost beautiful textures that I had before installation in vocals. Bass texture and impact definitely diminished. Soundstage narrowed and more muddy. 
I will stay patient, but as of now, a bit regretful.
68pete OP
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zprr
That sounds about right, will get better with more time. Can be a little bit of a roller coaster ride but the end is good
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slaw
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@zprr,

Wouldn't it be beneficial to plug in a fan (or similar current drawing device) to any outlet you have a pro helix on when not listening to music?
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