@68Pete, Thanks for the update. Once your UR Helix power cord is fully burned in, I'm sure you are going to really like it. Which component did you put the UR Helix power cord on? (CDP?) and what power cord was on your preamp? |
@limniscate; When you purchase HFC they usually come with a small container of a putty like substance (think Silly Putty) that you imerse the RCA into and then pull it out. It acts as a cleaner because the magnects pick up debree that can cause what you are describing.
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@kritpoon that's an excellent question. I would recommend contacting HFC directly with that question. In my case, I'm also using a balanced isolation transformer and have 12 MC-0.5's plugged into the Furutech GTX-D duplex Receptacle that power the balanced isolation transformer. I hear a difference that I'm calling the HFC House Sound, but I'd like to know what HFC has to say about it. In a post on page 69 HFC suggests we should contact them directly with prolbems or challing questions. |
@kritpoon, congratulations on your purchase. I agree with the statement that 68pete made (above) about the HF House Sound (a term I made up). In addition to that, I would add every time I added a High Fidelity cable or other HFC device it brought more of a natural sound to the music. I noticed this in both of my systems, one solid state amp and tube preamp and the other all tube. Others might describe the HFC sound differently, but in each case, more of a natural sound was produced.
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@jmcgrogan2 where are you goint to use your additional MC-0.5's?
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Aniwolfe, I think you will hear an improvement, please let us know.
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@aniwolfe, absolutely nothing wrong with experimentation. You moght get better results with the three MC-05's plugged into the same outlet that your MC-6 is plugged into using an adapter you can pick up at HomeDepot or Lowe's etc, you might already have one? What are your thoughts, 68pete?
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@mac48025 I did a google search on your WyWire PowerBroker because it's important to know the inside workings of it to properly answer your question. Bassed upon what I found (I don't have a lot of time at the moment) can you post a link to the manual or a sight that gives me more information?
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@jmcgrogan2 your set up sounds like it was done right. After some break-in time please post your findings...always something I can learn ;-)
@mac48025 thanks, that's the information I was looking for. I agree with 68pete, I'd put the MC-0.5's on the opening in your wall outlet going to your WyWire PowerBroker. Because your WyWire PowerBroker is high-quality components, with good individual outlet wiring with no interference from any built-in surge protector or suppressor the MC-05's will work well for you. Be sure to allow plenty of time for break-in, also remember should you remove them to audition them in another location there is a lingering effect (magnetic conduction) when removed, could take a couple days for the music to return to normal and always a break-in period when moved to a different location. That's magnetic conduction. |
I'm looking forward to reading a review or comparison written by one of the guys that have already posted on this thread (over the years) that we know has experience with the HFC products to hear their thoughts on the MC1-Pro conditioner. |
Please keep us posted on the Pro Power Cord Pete.
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@68pete, Which component do you have the Pro power cord on? I don't doubt the Pro sounds great, Its just totally out of my price range!
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68pete, The placement of the Pro power cord makes a lot of sense to me.
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Thanks for the continued updates Pete.
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I prefer to listen carefully to the music I hear and determine for myself if there is a difference and do I prefer what I hear. For me a scientific explanation isn't necessary and regardless of what some believe everything in the univeste can't always be proven.
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Obviously, everyone isn't going to agree 100% of the time, different strokes for different folks. Although I respect fleschler's opinions just because he heard one system with high-end HFC products and replaced all interconnects with a much less costly product doesn't always mean the results will be the same.
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@sevenoranges if possible (based on your location) give HFC a phone call and ask them because they should have heard both and could describe sonic differences. By the way your question is an excellent one!
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sevenoranges, great question, I'm curious as to 68pete's suggestion?
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@mtrot, that's a good question. If you don't receive any responses to your question from individuals that have direct experience (which is possible), I'd recommend phoning HFC directly and asking them.
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@68pete, from your post I assume there is a new MC-0.5 being produced? I looked on the HFC website but did not notice any? I did like the video that is there explaining how the MC-0.5 works...very interesting.
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68pete, thanks for the update. I'm affraid to look at the price of that bad boy!
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@keithtexas, I have an Ultimate HFC digital cable which sounds very good however I'm not saying that you can't spend less money on a different digital cable that might sound as good. Since my system is almost all HFC (except a few power cords) I went with the UHFC digital.
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calvinj, I'll be interested to read your thoughts on the Orchestral ic and power cords. |