lak
Yes 2 major component up grade, not cheap But WOW on sound
Yes 2 major component up grade, not cheap But WOW on sound
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
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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Back in October i was thinking about adding another Pro power cord to my system. The first one was really a big leap in sound quality. I have moved from the UR to the UR Helix with a nice jump in sound. when i went to the Pro level it was a huge jump in sound quality. So i felt it was time to add one to my disc player. Talking to High fidelity Cable (Rick) he told me about a new piece of equipment that he was working on. Better than any Pro Power cord. The NEW Pro Power Conditioner. So i decide to take him up on it. It arrived in a wood crate. No plastic hard case for this big boy. Rick had given me the dimension at the start. But until you actually see it in person the size just does not click for me any ways. It is heavy 72lbs and large than my amp at 120 lbs. Rick went all out for this piece, taking technology form its bigger brother Pro Elite conditioner and then adding grounding ports to it. You need to check the pictures out on their Facebook page or Web sight. Right out of the crate the sound was super cleaner sounding, clarity un believable. Base was very strong and tight with a much bigger punch than what i had. Even now as i have about 40 hours on it the sound keeps improving more space between notes, wide sound stage with more 3D like stage. Its even made the picture on my older LED TV much better sharpness and color. Rick said about a 1000 hours and it really will sing out. I have a ways to go but so far its been perfect on all sound across the board. I can easily listen all day and some time do. Zero fatigue or harshness, never heard floor noise this low or nonexistence before. the sound is just so much fuller sounding or richer. Rick hit this one out of the park. |
Well i have been listening to the 2 prototype MC O.5s "A and "B" for a while now. "A" being with stronger and more magnets, "B" has the Helix design with gold plated magnets not as strong as "A" in fact i think "A" felt heavier in hand than "B". "B" had a more smoother sound. Also a better sound stage. "A" was more stronger- loud. It sounded like the volume was turned up a couple notches."A" did not have the front to back in the sound stage that "B" had. "A" sounded like the volume was turned up, but the overall sound stage was not as good or deep. But i did like or felt "A" strong points where shown more on symphony type music with more punch. I do feel "A" did improve video slightly more than "B". "B" the sound stage was better and a lot softer sound over all, with more detail more space. I think Rick wants to experiment with the MC O.5s a "C" version maybe before deciding which one comes to market. Both "A" and "B" where used on the frontend of my system with the High Fidelity products i all ready have. I did move "A" to my amp line with "B" still on the front end power line. I thought this sounded better yet for "A" than on the front end side. It was al so the best sound with both being used at the same time. enjoy Pete |
gfroman I have the very same set up, and found for me the Pro Pc feeding the Hemisphere worked best. Tried it on my disc player was good but on the Hemisphere was better. You can try and move it around to see what you like better. Just remember to give it time at each spot tried. Report back if you do. Pete |
clsmooth391 Not familiar with your power conditioner, but i had a PS Audio P10. The MC O .5s worked well at the wall feeding the P10 and not as well plunged into it. Later i removed the P10 and things got better. Try it as many ways as you can and give it a fair amount of time in each configuration you try and report back. |
68pete I placed the MC-1 Pro Helix+ on the front end. As a matter of fact I have all the MC-1 Pros on the front end. I have found that you get the greatest performance increase on the front end versus placing them on the amp side. The closer they are to the input source the greater the performance increase. The amp is the end of the line and not as effective. |
Hello clsmooth391 I would call High fidelity and ask what they think. They are easy to talk to. I am using their products higher up the chain and love them. They do have a 30 day trial period with refund. A couple MC O.5s at less cost than the cables you're looking at for a try and see if you like the sound. Very easy to install i have 48 of them spread through my system. Good luck Pete |
Would really appreciate some advice. This website says that the CT-1 interconnect 'adds a lot more meat on the bones.' https://audiobacon.net/2017/12/19/survey-audiophile-rca-interconnects-cables/ I need to do this but through a power cable and was wondering if the CT-1 power cable will do it as my current setup sounds is a little thin. |
Last week I added a MC-1 Pro Helix+ to my system. Very impressive. I have a few MC-0.5 and a few MC-1 Pro's already in my system. The Helix+ brought out even more detail from the music. Just keeps getting closer to a live performance. I think the biggest boost in my system was the effect on a singers voice. It is like they are in the room with you. It's scary good! Music sounds very natural and alive. I only have about 125 hrs of play on the Helix+ so I know from past experience with HFC products there is more improvement to come. Another great product. I have said it before, these magnets are a game changer. |
HELLO lak The 2 new MC O5s are not produced yet, that i am aware of. The ones i have are test samples marked "A" and "B" I believe High Fidelity is waiting on feedback, before they manufacture one or both. There is a pretty big difference between the two. "A" has the stronger and more magnets in it and "B" has less magnets but the Helix design. I have put a little over 125 hours on "A" and now listening to "B". Will give a review early next week. |
I have been happily using a complete loom of HFC for years now, with digital (CT-1UR) / interconnect (CT-1UR) / speaker (CT-1E). Recently I attempted to maybe replace my CT-1E speaker cables, with an eye to perhaps selling them as they have now been discontinued. There was no comparison, the competing cables I tried could not touch the CT-1E. I wonder how good the CT-1U or UR is. |
Hello rx8man Its never to late to to have good sound. Some people chase the next best thing and they should if it works for them. I have been using High Fidelity now for a while and have only up graded up the line for better sound each time. They have some pretty nice upgrades coming around the corner. If you can Try a Pro MC-1 or the newer Pro MC-1 Helix It just gets better. Mine are mixed with Transparent Cable XLRs and speaker cables. Enjoy Pete |
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I've had a set of the original CT-1 interconnects(RCA connectors) for several years now. Having just procured my first separate pre-amp, I now have another connection to complete. I will use the XLR connections to the power amp. What is the most affordable High Fidelity cable to equal the performance of the original CT-1? I did buy a set of Silnote XLRs for about $350, but so far they don't seem to have the openness, clarity, focus, or sound stage of my CT-1s. They were supposed to have burned them in before shipping, but I am letting them settle into my system for a while before making a final judgement. |
My audio system is gone!!! My speakers disappeared a while back but now there is no system. I added a 3rd and 4th MC-1 Pro to my system and let them play constantly for a week or more. the results of 4 MC PROs is uncanny, miraculous, spell binding. I can no longer detect component coloration but simply musical performances floating in my room. On the best recordings, I can hear no flaws, which is a first for me. The listening team describes the sound as immersive, entrancing, hypnotic, pure, holographic at a previously undiscovered level. It's hard to describe the sense of REAL. Dead silent background, Image as solid as a rock. Richer and fuller than ever before. Tone so natural that it redefines my understanding of that term. the bass is extended, more powerful and better defined. the highs are cleaner clearer, smoother, more detailed, real and effortless. The mids' are like being there. The MC Pros appear to make a bigger improvement than many of my more expensive HFC jewels. This could be the one!!! Joecasey and others considering adding MC Pros. Go For It!!! |
What? Well, that could be any number of famous acts. It could be: Santana, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Frank Zappa, The Allman Brothers Band, Jimi Hendrix, Sly & The Family Stone, Dead & Company, Grateful Dead, Humble Pie or in this case, Derek and the Dominos. (And that is not a complete list, just what I have on file.) Indeed a popular venue for those bands. I am listening to a standard quality CD, and it sounds much better than I can recall hearing this, before HFC Magnetic Conduction. It would be fair to say that Rick Schultz has impacted the Time and Space Continuum. Audiophiles speak in terms of "Pre-MCT" and "After-MCT", and our periods of time are based on 100-hours. Every time we upgrade a cable or unplug an interconnect, we sigh, and say "Four more..." The 24-hour solar clock- it only affects volume levels, when the neighbor and small baby are home. With the sustenance of a few boxes of Oatmeal and jugs of drinking water, a true audiophile can listen for hours on end to his stereo, in the "A-MCT" period, when "P-MCT" was marked by short, unsatisfying encounters with Music... A True Believer in Magnetic Conduction Technology may become a bit over-bearing when guests visit, peppering the guest with questions like, "Have you ever heard this CD like this before?" while providing them with cold oatmeal and water. The guests commonly respond, "Yes, it sounds good, turn it up and shut-up for the next two songs..." Electromagnetism bends space and time in Audiophile Sound Systems. One poor fellow adopted the Evangelism of door-to-door missionaries. Rejection, although infrequent, is sometimes a nasty affair. Bless his Heart. Fortunately, an ad hoc support system has developed on a long-running forum thread, where fellow MCT-devotees can meet, greet, drink lots of coffee. Some have been around since the first post, back in 2011, some have over 16 MC-0.5s on strange configurations of three-way plugs and short extension cords. Occasionally, a reluctant Audiophile shows up on the Forum and espouses view which goes against the commonly held beliefs. They either hear the difference or they don't. A person has a pre-disposition to noise-free high fidelity music reproduction, but many are in denial. You see them getting their music from their phone, and earbuds...sad. If only I could bring them to Magnets... Okay, it may not be that bad, but it is eight days into a 17-day burn-in. Yeah, sure, the stereo sounds great, but if only I could just help one Audiophile make the Decision which will change their lives... As I have said before, you can only say, "Wow, this Stereo Sounds Great!" in so many ways. I think this is where some audio reviewers go off the rails, maybe they suffer from a writer's cramp of the brain. That's why there are still turntables and vinyl. That is two reasons why the Computer Audiophiles wear garlic and make the sign of the cross with their fingers when someone mentions analog or vinyl.. |
Thanks, @ddraudt . I hate to admit this, but I will. In my haste and excitement, I placed the CT-2 RCA interconnects in the wrong direction. What is the only thing an audiophile can do wrong with HFC? Yes, fail to follow the instructions, arrows go in direction of the signal path. So everything will have 400 hours on Saturday, September 1, except the CT-2 RCA interconnects, who will need an additional 200 hours to catch-up... I was wondering why I wasn't getting all the "Gee Whiz", and discovered the error quite by accident. Otherwise, I would have been blissfully ignorant, and just kept on listening.... |
