knghifi,
I absolutely agree, whilst any upgraded fuse would usually show an improvement.
For me, the latest hype on fuses is way below what you get with these adaptors, for about the same money as the 5 fuses, 3 mc0.5 made a way larger change than those.
Each mc0.5 show a clearer improvement and the 3rd just started to transform the sound. I have a few more mc0.5s to add but need some adaptors which I need madeup.
As I ascertain, way more value and milage over those fuses, which are overpriced for what improvement they do, so a nay for me.
Recommend these mc-0.5 very highly!
As a non hfc cable user, minimun of 3 in one circuit is where things really change!
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Hi Lak,
Sorry, i don't have experience with their cables.
Their higher range which has more advance magnetic technology cost quite a fair bit and as i see it, the entry level cables magnetic technology appeareas to be very similar to adding the mc-0.5.
So adding a few will still be below the cost of the entry series cables and totally worth it. |
Hi Ddraudt,
What are your experience with multiple units.
I found adding them, until reaching 4 mc-0.5's the resolution, bass, dynamic, detail, focus drastically improved, thereafter, adding more starts changing the sound in a different direction - opening the sound and becomes more natural.
I seem to also like what i feel is the minimum, 3-4 units for me, adding more is nice as well but seems to change differently. I'll give it more burn in to evaluate further.
Is there an optimal amount to use? i'm not too sure by the comments that adding them infinitely leads to greater improvement each time, limited to cost alone? |
Hi Rlawry,
Funny, maybe adding the the 5th gave me exactly what you described, no further unreal improvements you described when new and it mellows out , to me seems more natural and starts to sound more relaxed. Eitherway, it does sound good too, but not certain which sound I prefer. It probably tend toward the exiciting sound character you describe when they are first inserted.
Guess I have to let them run more and see what happens to the sound.
So does the improvements continue after run in at the same incremetal rate as the 1st few mc0.5s added.
The URH rrp is wow high!
My cables are around the plain U, but got at a good discount, so they should still be very decent. so on the fence of even trying, the top models might be too high unless I could be certain thay made such a tremendous unreal improvement and had a chance to compare with the likes of other mega priced cable before considering the investment.
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Hi Pete,
They are new, effect is immediately appearent.
1 by 1 till about 4, effect was a gain across the board in all hifi aspects and the sound totally transformed! It was like 2 levels up, it was bigger than an upgrade of cables to the next level at twice the cost. One of the value for the money tweaks.
Adding more, didnt increase those aspects and further, I didnt feel my sytem needed any more clarity and detail.
The 5th onwards just changed the sound in a more natural way, no further improvements or as large impact in those aspects I had described when hitting the 3rd and 4th piece.
There is more changes going on definately with 6th piece, improvements not as dramatic and need to evaluate more.
I am maxed with spare outlets currently
4 pieces hit the sweet spot for me and could be happy at that point. |
Ozzy,
I recall reading the xlr adaptors are in the works. Guessing it might be too tight a fit for the magnets in a xlr plug for production.
A speaker adaptor is to be release soon, it seems?
My concern is that a generic or non exotic xlr when in the signal chain, may add undesirable side effects from the benefits of the magnets.
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I am finding that adding more after a initial 4 mc-0.5, there is more refinement, smoothness and realness.
The thing is, bass also goes deeper and with more impact, It does however, seem to start shifting the midrange bass fullness and vocals (clearer) but also starts leaning out. Not that it sounds lean, but its cleaning up this region maybe a tad much.
I still find it sounds awesome and having more improvements still. This could be system dependent,but for you guys especially those using the cables as well. Is this a trait of the cables - very neutral and balanced sounding, so midrange is not all all warm but still very clear and neutral? |
Guys, I have been try to place the last mc-0.5.
Whilst the sound does still show opening up slightly with a tad deeper bass, it still shows a slight shift towards neutral, thong i it does lose that bit of "presence" that makes the system sound so real and like having instruments in the room!
Yes, it's a tad towards the warmer side, It's a slight improvement as well as a slight loss.
I still like both with and without the extra, but tending towards the slightly warmer or less 1 mc-0.5 from my optimal number.
I was actually hoping to add as many as you guys to like 10 mc-0.5's :) But seems i have found the optimal balance.
I tried adding one to another non audio circuit ( I have a dedicated line for my system. Holy! i also hearing the effect of the mc-0.5, and that's through a cheapie patchcord extension on a totally separate circuit and still hearing the effects!
Wow, i just couldnt imagine it will work, though less pronounced effect, but the similar shift in more mid prominent to slight more open sound, though to a lesser extent!
Has anyone encountered the same effects?
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I wonder if they are more effective on plain brass based outlets over the higher copper content outlets since we are now dealing with magnetism.
Has anyone asked rick? |
HI benjie,
Just to clarfiy your findings on placement of the mc 0.5s
The placement you found best is at the wall or after the conditioner?
In closer to source, do you mean the further from the equipment or closer to the equipment.
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tbg,
Agreed that the MC-0.5 are indeed sensitive to vibration and had success having some wood to counter resonance to give a slightly more natural sonic on just 1 of the MC0.5's.
I looked into the home circuit and found that even my dedicated line is connected from the main breaker in parallel further upstream. So even playing CD's, your MC0.5 plugged in will most probably have some effect as well, provided that it is in the same phase of your electric circuit.
There can be single to 3 phase used for mains which depends what was installed to your home. |
