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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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ddraudt
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Rlawry, Hi Roger, I was looking for the YELLOWJACKET splitter you mentioned but  could not find online. 
Thanks for what you reported on your experimenting with The MC-0.5s.
I will try moving some of mine. I have 5 before the distribution and 3 in the distribution box.
One problem with daisy chaining these is the weight of all those 0.5s.
I have to support a 3 way splitter with three .5s so it dose not pull on the outlet.
I am thinking that using power cords to get to the outlet seems to limit the effect due to distance.
I have seen some "short cord" plugging strips that may work,.
I saw some 8 inch long "splitter power cords" which split into two that one could plug two 3 way outlets and 6 MC.5s.
I could make my own short splitter cord with better wire, and better plug and iec ends. maybe a 3 way cord splitter combo that holds 9 of the MC-0.5s!!
I only have 8 of the MC-0.5s now and I'm just paying off a new amp and DSD system so I have no money, but I hope to get my next 4
in a month or so.
Enjoy the music!!!     D

rlawry
477 posts
 
Hi, Dave:  I actually have two of these lighted 12 gauge power block cords that convert from one AC connector to three using a 2 foot cord.  One is a YellowJacket #2882 by Coleman Cable, which has a fan-shaped connection block, and the other is a UtiliTech Pro #0067995 that has a flat connection block.  I plugged the UtiliTech into the AC outlet upstream of my power conditioner and the YellowJacket into one of the 3 ports, so I now have a total of 5 of the MC-0.5s plugged into the 2 power blocks.  It seems these make a bigger difference here than plugging the waveguides into the unused AC outlets on the conditioner.  So it may be that the waveguides are required to magnetize the cords but at least they are short.
siddh
345 posts
 
HI Pete,

I have a full loom of HFC cabling. It has taken me awhile to get to this upper level, and lots of cash...mostly purchased used...but it is as follows:. 3 Helix power cords; 2 UR and 1 Ultimate interconnect; and a set of UR Helix speaker cable.  The audio with Rick's cables does seem to improve with age, so it was disconcerting to return home after having everything unplugged and find the magic gone.  Tonight, though, hours of playing and all is how it should be.
68pete
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Thanks for the up date.
enjoy Pete

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ozzy
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rlawry, I still think the closer you can get the MC-0.5s to the wall the better they perform. Just try (3) MC- 0.5s with one of those orange 3 way taps from a Home Improvement store that plug right into the wall outlet.
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