Jmcgrogan2, I first heard a HFC CT-1 cable before the 2013 CES and was immediately conscious of something unique about it-there was startling high end extension and effortlessness. But then I heard the CT-1 Enhanced. This cable had no breakin on it and took about four days to rival the broken in CT-1. But it was clearly better in the bass and midrange. Finally, I got to hear a full loom of the CT-1 E. I was very happy with the sound.
Of course as Rick Schultz further explored the benefits of "magnetic conduction," he issues the CT-1 Ultimates and then the CT-1 Ultimate References. I must say that each was a major improvement but at quite high cost. Since having bitten the bullet, I have had no regrets, but with the aid of Tripoint's Troy Signature and grounding Thor SE grounding cables, have reached levels of music reproduction that I thought would never be reached. In the 1970s with Infinity ServoStaics and ARC SP3 and Dual 75 and 51 amp, I thought I was 90% of the way toward realism in reproducing recorded music. Were this the case, I am now 575% of the way toward realism! And I know that when I take the HFCs out and replace them with a broad range of other cables with several even more expensive, I can get good music, but none of the sense of "being there." This is also true of when I detach the Tripoint grounding.
I have about the same amount invested in cables and grounding as I have in all other components and having the time of my audio life.
Of course as Rick Schultz further explored the benefits of "magnetic conduction," he issues the CT-1 Ultimates and then the CT-1 Ultimate References. I must say that each was a major improvement but at quite high cost. Since having bitten the bullet, I have had no regrets, but with the aid of Tripoint's Troy Signature and grounding Thor SE grounding cables, have reached levels of music reproduction that I thought would never be reached. In the 1970s with Infinity ServoStaics and ARC SP3 and Dual 75 and 51 amp, I thought I was 90% of the way toward realism in reproducing recorded music. Were this the case, I am now 575% of the way toward realism! And I know that when I take the HFCs out and replace them with a broad range of other cables with several even more expensive, I can get good music, but none of the sense of "being there." This is also true of when I detach the Tripoint grounding.
I have about the same amount invested in cables and grounding as I have in all other components and having the time of my audio life.