Also my friend who bought the q45 per my recommendation before HFC close, He applies on tubes, wire going to cartridge with amazing result.He is not posting here.
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If past history is an indicator of future performance, Ricky will land on his feet. Not the first time an inventor of real, difference-making products has had problems on the business end. Without considering any of the other possibly legitimate factors that have been offered here, how about this: His products are so good, he simply can’t keep up with the demand. Simplistic yes, but maybe closer to the truth. |
I just got my q45t and it is amazing. This is a damn shame if that company went under. With that said, I am grateful that I got a bottle. It’s so amazing (really makes for a black background, significantly improved the low end on my Franco Serblin Accordo Essence speakers (was my only and singular gripe, which was the lack of low end punch for these speakers), expanded the sound stage nicely, making it easier to pick out specific placement of instruments and vocals... basically, everything you’ve heard on this thread is true) that I’m going to try and grab another bottle from somewhere. It’s just too good for so little money.
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From late 2011 when Rick launched HFC, to late 2014 I helped on the digital side. I did all the website, marketing, banners, lightbox photography of all the products, contacted a heap of reviewers and websites to promote e.t.c So apart from Rick and his wife (who was building all the early cables), I was the only other person. I was not an employee and not remunerated one single dollar, I just did it to be involved with what I sensed to be a cutting edge signal technology, which it was. No other cables come close. Rick is a genius designer, passionate, huge hearted, and as all people like this, best suited to designing and inventing new products, not the dull minutiae of running a business. He could also be a difficult person and would burn bridges when he was provoked. He told me even though the GFC had sent Virtual Dynamics under (with sales dropping 90%) it had been 10 years and things with VD had run its course. It’s now been exactly 10 years with HFC and the same thing seems to has occurred, with COVID sending them under. Supply chain issues would hurt HFC most of all because Rick has almost everything custom made, not much is off the shelf. For example the initial CT-1 RCA connector has almost 40 different parts (in a single connector!) Rick will be back and energised in a year or two with a slew of new products, no doubt about it.
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I have a nearly brand new bottle of the NPS1260 which I've used some of. My concern of yours is shared. Is the Q45T really 2x better sonically that the HFC website claims? Even Ethan at The Cable Company told me that even though there is a new formulation, that doesn't make the 1260 less good. But I don't think he's had the chance to test it himself or has gotten feedback yet....Still, if the Q45T leads to superior sonics over the 1260, I would like to use it. |
Audio connectors get dirty. After being Manufactured not cleaned, plug-ing and unplugging them. When connecting and disconnecting material is transferred between connectors and can create change in impedance and a distortion. A Gigabit fiber optics network's cable must to be cleaned when the fibers are plugged in and unplugged, if not you get error messaged. Must be a mild acid and stop. Good Luck Jim Jim |
@jayctoy I remember working with you on your order and am truely happy that you are happy with your end product. I believe (from my limited intuition of the company) what is listed on the company Audiogon is legit and their might be more listings on cableco. Though I cannot say if they'll be refreshed. I truely do wish that HFC and Rick are able to come back in some shape or form in the future as Q45 was nowhere near the end of Rick's ideas. If anyone has questions about products you're welcome to shoot me a message here, as I've deleted all of the social media monitoring off of my phone. Keep your ears open and as always, enjoy the music. |
Hello crummwoody Yes as i understand it High Fidelity Cable is no more. Between Covid and getting raw materials. It was impossible to get things done. Keeping trained people when you have no material to work with and Having some material then no crew to work because of Covid. It could make a come back on a much smaller level down the road??? I'm hoping they bounce back. What they have left on the shelf (audio gone) to sell is any body guess?? As far as back orders i have no clue. Rick and crew has all ways treated me good and i am very sorry to see this end this way. Rick made designed some really outstanding products. |
@68pete "High Fidelity Cable is gone" Have you been able to confirm this? I have been unsuccessful in reaching the company- believe me, I've tried- via phone, email and Face Book. I ask as their web site still says High Fidelity Cables is temporarily closed due to covid. Also, they still have active listings on Audiogon selling new products. In fact Audiogon states they are not aware of business closure. Confusing, to put it mildly. |
Wow. I logged in to report back on progress and ask a question and did not expect this news. The economics of this business have to be pretty difficult. It will be interesting to see if the company is revived in some shape or form. The Q45 is so good that I was considering looking at High Fidelity power cables. after doing my speaker cables, I applied to my ICs. This brought another improvement but was not as dramatic as the first application to the speaker cables. I am curious if anyone has applied this or the 1260 to usb cables. |
Exogal recently closed with supply chain issues
Lots of consumer electronics firms closing right now with banks pulling the plug due to supply chain issues like the above. |
@jessicahfc So sorry you found out so abruptly, i hope all goes well for you! With your attitude you should do well. Do you mind saying if Rick told you or was it a text ect? Was business down much? Thinking of you, marc brown |
For those of you waiting on orders, I was getting ready to talk about PayPal protection. Then I remembered that my only direct purchase from HFC has been the recent NPS Q45T. I had to use my CC number, no PayPal option. Received mine a week ago, but if I had not, like @lpretiring suggests, I would be on the phone with my CC company tomorrow, just in case. Regarding the HFC shutdown news, assuming it’s true and a very credible source has posted it right here on this forum, I only have one word which seems to be cropping up day after day during this Year Of Our Lord 2022. Sad. |
Hi everyone. You all will know me as Jessica who answered all your questions on the website. I also managed the social media and sometimes phones. I'd like to correct something John has said. I was told on Monday (2/21) that HFC was closing forever. This came as a shock to me, as I'm sure it did all of our employees. I'm only saying this because I've grown fond of seeing you all here discussing the products I put love and effort to bringing to you, and deeply desire to see everything made right in the end.
If John is correct and there is also another wave of COVID that hit the office over the weekend, I deeply wish them all a safe recovery, but this is not the reason for the closure. |
@nasaman Good to know why website is down. Thanks for the inside scoop. What is your affiliation with HFC? |
@68pete You could be right about the holiday. However, the site was up and running earlier today, when I posted my questions. If I don't hear back in a couple of days, I'll try your FB suggestion. Thanks! |