@Kzhtoo,
I own the HiDiamond P3 and P4 as well as many other power cords including a HF Ultimate power cord.
I look forward to what you have to daw about the CT-1 power cord and the Sigma HC power cords. |
Spar,
I can definitely try that.
Thank you for the suggestion.
In my main listening room I had the HFU power cord on my CDP for 10 days but I still did not hear a wow factor, maybe I'll try the HFU for a month on the CDP in my main listening room system that gets 3 to 4 hours of use per day. |
Calloway, as a reference point what are the other power cords you have used that the CT-1 outperformed?
Thanks... |
I added a CT-1 power cord to my main system and I must admit that I did hear an improvement. If one is familiar with what HFC can do for your system regarding a more natural truer to live performance sound, that's what I experienced. |
Calvinj,
You must have been very busy to take several days off from listening to your system. You will have to let us know how many more hours your speakers will need to fully break in; when you know.
Until then enjoy the music... |
Wow! I had no idea HFC came out with a new power cord, I should have guessed that. I'm glad to hear it's working well in your system. What do these bad boys go for? I don't see them on the HFC website. |
Calvinj,
Is the power cord you are speaking of on your dac something new,
or is it the CT-1URR?
Sorry but I'm confused. |
I agree the URR power cord takes the component to the next level!
Enjoy... |
I agree that the URR power cord really does add to and allows the music to shine regardless what component you put it on. It seems to produce a better sound stage, more dynamics and a greater sense of naturalness.
As many have stated in this forum for each level of HFC you step up to the quality of music improves. Self-control is really an important factor here ;-)! |
@Callaway, congratulations, that's great news.
Which 300b tubes are you expecting (just wondering)? |
Calloway, did anything else in your home get damaged from the lightning strike? |
Collaway, I'm glad you did not have any other damage. |
@Jmcgrogan2,
Thanks...I wasn't expecting the Yamamoto Dac until the end of Summer, so it was a real surprise to me that it was being shipped. Really an improvement, very similar to adding a HFC to your system. :-)!
More detail, better imaging, more natural sound, better bass slam in a good way. |
@Calvinj, my system is sounding superb!
I need to update my system on Audiogon however after a six week wait I finally received my very simple solid state Dac: "Yamamoto YAD01" from Japan. As soon as I plugged it in I heard a very positive difference. I'm using an URR power cable on it, but I'm still searching for a really good price on an RCA digital cable. |
I believe John got tired of some of the bologna that was taking place here. |
Ddraudt, you have been a busy audiophile!
How much additional weight does the new upgrade add to the interconnects and power cords? |
Calvinj,
Sounds interesting.
Anyone have any first hand suggestions for a CD Transport to feed a Dac that will better my Music Culture 501A CDP or MBL 1531 CDP (that I'm using now as a transport) to feed my Yamamoto YAD-01 Dac? |
FYI:
I actually had to tie the waveguides (I assume that's what is in the center of my HF U and UR power cords) to the side of my rack in order for the power cord to reach and/or not fall off the rack. That's the biggest downside (besides cost) that I've had. |
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Budburma,
Some of my waveguides interconnects sit on the audio rack shelf and some just hang off the back of my rack in the air.
My speaker cable waveguides sit off the floor on vinyl cable risers.
My power cord waveguides either sit off the floor on vinyl cable risers or I have the waveguides tied onto the back rear corner of my rack suspended off the floor. |
Budburma,
Personally, I keep all cables off the floor (power cables, speaker cables and interconnects) sounds better to me that way. |
When my cables were all raised and off the floor I noticed a blacker background. |
Tbg,
Thanks for the information. |
Rlawry,
Thanks for the update on the HFC's. I agree, I would not want to move them around and then have to go through another break in period of various lengths of time.
I have no doubt that the KL Audio ultrasonic record cleaner does a great job of cleaning LP's. I wish it was manufactured in the USA instead of South Korea, but that would probably make the price even higher than the cost now.
I'm guessing that you are only using distilled water and if there is a control for the amount of ultrasonics used, be sure not to over do it because too much Ultrasonics could damage the recording based on research I've read.
Enjoy! |
Calvinj,
I’m enjoying your most recent music recommendations.
The music (and some vocals) are really well recorded.
I would highly recommend them to anyone that likes jazz.
Phronesis album "Life to Everything”
Kendrick Scott Oracle album “Conviction"
David Kikoski “Standards”
Cecile Mclorin Salvant album “Womanchild"
I’m still waiting to receive Miguel Zenon, "The Puerto Rican SongBook”.
Enjoy the music... |
My system always sounded good, and is sounding even better with the addition of HFC. I've searched for a long time and have spend more money then I probably should have trying different interconnects, speaker cables and power cords but for me and probably many of you it's part of the hobby and journey.
Of course the better the recording (for me on a CD or LP) the better my music sounds. I just picked up this JVC XRCD24 "Ready To Go" by Philippe Saisse Acoustigue Trio (on sale). Wow, very dynamic and well recorder. Really put my system through its paces. I recommend the CD to you but preview it on the internet first to make sure its to your liking. |
@Jmcgrogan2,
I find it very frustrating to compare my HF Ultimate power cord to my other power cords.
I’m very happy with the sound I currently have. When I replace one of my power cords with the HFU for 10 days I like what I hear but I’m not sure that it’s an improvement, but maybe it is an improvement?
When I take the HFU out and replace it with the original power cord, to my ears it sounds about the same.
I spoke to Rick about this and he said (as we have heard about the HFC products) when the HFC are introduced into a system it takes a while for the full effect to take place.
When the HFC comes out of the system there is still a residual effect that lasts for a while therefore one can’t accurately do an A/B test. These are my own words not the technical way Rick explained it to me.
Sorry I’m not capable of remembering the technical terms Rick used (LOL).
In my main music room these are the power cords I’m using:
Purist Audio Design 20th Anniversary Contego Power cord on Amp.
CH X-20 Power cord on Preamp.
Stealth Audio Dream Digital Power Cord on CDP.
Triode Wire 7 Plus (going to try the Elrod EPS /2 Signature) on the Phono preamp.
In my second system:
HF Ultimate power cord on my Integrated amp.
HiDiamond P4 on my CDP. |
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Acman3 and/or anyone else,
I also look forward to hearing about the addition of the "magnet-based adapters that can be applied as enhancement non-HFC wires".
The concept interests me...
I'd like to know now it compares the HFC CT-1etc. |
Audioguy003,
I would think Rick would be the best person to contact for the most correct and accurate answer. |
Any feedback from users of the new HF adapters?
Someone that purchased the adapters and has used them, hopefully also can compare to the regular HF products???
Please post findings or PM me.
Thanks... |
Thanks abucktwoeighty,
Please keep us posted.
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@calvinj, congratulations, please post your thoughts once you receive and have an opportunity to use the new HF power conditioner.
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calvinj & acman3,
Thanks for the information...fill us in after break-in, or as it progresses.
acman3; what piece of equipment is your Silent Source MR powering?
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acman3,
You have a very nice system.
IMO; I think you will get more bang for your buck with an upgrade to a HF power cord vs. the upgrade to speaker cables. I could be wrong, but just my thoughts. I'm using an Allnic T-1500 in one of my systems with a CT-1 power cord on it and a CT-U power cord on my Yamamoto Dac in that system. |
calloway,
Thats great news, please keep us posted on the progress and improvements.
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I would be interested in hearing from anyone using the MC 0.5's.
How and where are you using them and what is your opinion of their performance? |
@ddraudt & calloway;
Thanks guys, keep me posted.
Also, if you aren't reading the forum about SR Red fuses you might want to take a look at it.
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@ddraudt; thanks for the update, sounds very promising.
Most of my outlets are in use, but I have two openings.
One for my amp (that I have a UR PC on) and the other for my preamp (that I have an U PC on). So if I got my order in soon enough, maybe I'll be lucky and they will still be in stock?
All of my AC comes from my secondary AC panel and it's filtered through my 5 KVA isolation transformer therefor I have not used the MC-6 or any other device. |
@68pete; 15 or 20 amp line should work. |
I’m happy to say I received the High Fidelity Cables' Magnetic Digital Adapters, pair of (2) adapters - for digital source and destination.
These made a great improvement on my digital cable in my second system (which already sounded good). Now I hear more inner details that I was not hearing before. I put these digital adapters on my Pulsar AgTM RCA interconnect may be used for 75 ohm digital (SPDIF) OR shielded analog applications. A FINE (24 AWG), single SOLID pure OCC silver center conductor is surrounded by VH Audio's AirLok dielectric, and is double-shielded with foil and a silver plated OFHC copper braid.
In case anyone is wondering,these products really do work. |
@jmcgrogan2,
HFC is now using the Furtech GTX-D rhodium plated receptacles.
Very interesting ;-)!
Doesn't surprise me, or you either...
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Sounds like many of us are receiving our MC-0.5's today (2/13) LOL!
@hic, could possibly take several more hours of use (24).
Question for the group regarding any of the power conditioners:
It was always said to have digital gear on its own dedicated line. Does that happen when using one power conditioner, and does it make a difference in sound? |
I just read the article in Stereophile regarding the HFC magnetic adapters. One thing I learned more then a year ago is you have to put any HFC product in place, and leave it there for let's say 25 hours and let it settle in and do whatever it is that it does within those 25 hours. I also suffered from the frustration of not being able to put a HFC product in and out to do a comparison test, but it just doesn't work that way. Personally I think that's the error that Art Dudley made. He described honestly what he heard but I don't think he realized what I described above. Just my personal opinion. |
@68pete,
Do you have other HFC products in your system and if so what?
I ask because I also received two MC O. 5's yesterday and added them onto (two) of my independent dedicated circuit outlets. One for my amp and second for my preamp. |
I received two MC-0. 5's Saturday and installed them in two different Furutech GTX-D (R) outlets. One powering my amp, the other my preamp. I left them in for two days, but I can honestly say I detected no improvement. I will say that I'm running a complete loom of HFC interconnects, speaker cables and power cords so maybe that has something to do with it. (See my main system).
Now I have the two MC-0.5's in my secondary system, installed them in two different Furutech GTX-D (R) outlets. This system only has two HFC power cords and one interconnect. (See system two) I immediately heard improvement.
Just saying... |
@68pete,
Congratulations on your purchase. Be sure to let us know how the MC 6 Hemisphere works in your system.
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68pete,
I'd say this thread is still alive, maybe people just don't currently have much to say?
I check it daily.
Anyone here using Stabilant 22 (Contact Enhancer) on their connectors? |
68pete,
Thanks for the update.
Let us know how many hours it take until finally broken in. |
Those of you that are using a MC 6 Hemisphere:
What power cord are you using from the wall outlet to the MC 6 Hemisphere?
Thanks...
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