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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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whostolethebatmobile
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I’ve had the 3 x MC1 Pro Helix+ units in the system for about 5 days now. I have them all plugged into one wall outlet with the supplied piggyback cables, right next to the outlet that feeds my SR PowerCell. This seems to be a good place for them.

So far I like them a lot. They do have a very pronounced effect, and my initial impressions seem to be confirmed. They add precision to imaging and soundstage placement. If they are removed, everything is blurred slightly in an audiovisual sense. They add depth, dimension and refinement to image placement. They do not seem to enhance air and bloom in the way I noticed with the MC0.5. Each model has a slightly different strength. MC0.5 for detail, air and value for money, MC1 Pro Helix+ for soundstage precision and refinement. The effects are complementary and additive.
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audiolabyrinth
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Glad to finally see this thread go away, the cable's sound thin and bottle necked compared to state of the art cable's.
kantx
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audiolabyrinth4,532 posts 04-28-2020 11:20amGlad to finally see this thread go away, the cable's sound thin and bottle necked compared to state of the art cable's.************ Which state of the art cable do you suggest ?
68pete
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My HIGH FIDELITY cables (power Cords, MC.05s, Pro Power conditioner) have always sounded great. Never thin a little bottle neck in the break in stages, but once broken in WOW.  Very full body and 3 D like.
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audiolabyrinth
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Hi Kantx, The Tara Lab's Evolution Grandmaster cable's, they have been compared to Nordost odin 1 and 2, amd Crystal cable, micro mega, Audioquest, siltech, cardas, kimber cable, transparent, mit, wire world, purest audio design, etc.., check out the shoot out on what's best forum. 
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