Now that High Fidelity Cables is no longer, what cables are you upgrading to?


I was in the process of adding HFC’s, one at a time, to my system.  However, now that HFC is no longer in business, what cables have you found that offer the same, or better performance as the HFC’s?

 

louisl

Talk to Colin at Gestalt Audio in Nashville.  Hijiri and Sternklang just ouotstanding.

I saw the news and although a great guy this is the second time his cable company has gone under. If you recall he owned and operated Virtual Dynamics which was a pretty good cable until they got soo incredibly expensive and eventually lost market share and interest and went under. he moved to the US from Canada I do believe and operated in Texas and I had listened to High Fidelity cables but never heard anything special with them ....except for the price once again. He may need to go back to the proverbial '' drawing board '' and come up with a new business model as the past two have not worked out. I wish him well as he is talented and maybe the third time will be a charm for his next endeavor.   

Morrow Audio has been great to me, but you have to at least start at the SP-4 level to see a worthwhile sound quality jump... Just my opinion... Enjoy the music!

+2 willgolf (previous HFC Ultimate, Helix owner)

Also ask Colin about Tchernov Ultimates.

I have the interconnects and a digital, completely outstanding, balanced and highly musical above all else.

I was never in that camp. Been very high on Zavfino cables though. Last 2 power cables will arrive here Saturday. 

@rx8man I have the HFC Ultimate Reference digital and IC cables and nothing I try has been able to best them. Tchernov Ultimate line?

I’m constantly on the lookout for Virtual Dynamics cables. Over the past coupe years I’ve been able to acquire David Series 2.0 pc’s for all my components, Master series pc for my amp and Master Series speakers cables. They are really fantastic and well worth hunting for.

I was extremely lucky to get a pair of custom XLR cables from Rick just after the boat sank the first time, really amazing.

I can't comment on his last offerings but I'm sure they are great, nearly bought a few.

Bought a few AQ Dragons recently, no complaints whatsoever.

I’m using a full loom of Cerious Tech Lumniscate Silver/Graphene cables and am having excellent results.

I was able to get my all my upgraded Cables (Pro series ) from Rick just before he closed up the operation in Texas. A lot of Audiophiles complain about the cost but,

there are more expensive Cables out there that dont perform as well. I was able to pay a reasonable price for my cables. Upgrade to something else ?. Be prepared to spend a lot more. I was able to get the latest edition Pro series Digital cable, a few months ago (AES/XLR), the best I have heard . HFC is the Reference Cable in my system from top to bottom. You can find some used stuff that pop up from time to time on Audiomart and here. All incredible , fantastic sound (if you can deal with the Wave Guides. The Power cords are Ridiculous 😍. Happy Listening, Enjoy the Music.

 

These are the new cables that Rick Shultz is manufacturing now 

they are better than HFC so check it out in audiogon  market as

Rick Schultz Audio Apparition Power 1.5M

 

Hi 68Pete,

I know you had bought lots of HFC, have you bought any thing from Rick after "the boat sank"?

NASAMAN (John) if I like something Rick is selling? Iam willing to give him on other business. He is a nice guy but not perfect. Have you talk to Him.John he has orchestral helix xlr ic listed, you have this cable?If you do how does it sound? 

nasaman

Yes i have 2 pair of new XLR interconnects and about a week ago new speaker cables. The interconnect replaced my Transparent Reference xl XLRs mm2. In all honesty they crushed them sound wise. So i ordered the matching speaker cables, will report in a few days on them. Rick is doing well on a much smaller scale. So far his new cables-power cords are better than his original High Fidelity line.That i have experienced. 

Can the HFC CT-2 3D digital RCA cables also be used as interconnects from preamp to amps ?

Hello HFC friends, I'm Werner from Germany and I have a problem with an HFC CT-1 E cinch cable. A magnetic plug has problems, one channel keeps failing. There's a problem with the plug. I can't open the plug, the disc with the two holes won't open, no chance with special pliers, it's as if it's welded shut!! The stereo pair of cinch is now junk, a rat from England sold it to me. Does anyone have similar problems with HFC? A picture of my system: Line Magnetic LM-812, shindo amps, Jays audio cd drive, linnenberg dac, akiko audio passive filter, cable: HFC CT-1 E and Audience au24 SX/ se. Audience au24 SX create better spatial depth, gradation in depth, more neutral, better for my large horns. HFC are more foreground and push instruments forward.

Furthermore, the HFC plugs are destroying my sockets in the Shindo amps (switchcraft) and my very expensive ETI RESEARCH FRTC072, that sucks!!!

 

Best regards

and sorry for my poor English

Werner

 

 

Hello HFC friends,

i'm Werner from Germany and I have a problem with an HFC CT-1 E cinch cable. A magnetic plug has problems, one channel keeps failing. There's a problem with the plug. I can't open the plug, the disc with the two holes won't open, no chance with special pliers, it's as if it's welded shut!! The stereo pair of cinch is now junk, a rat from England sold it to me. Does anyone have similar problems with HFC? A picture of my system: Line Magnetic LM-812, shindo amps, Jays audio cd drive, linnenberg dac, akiko audio passive filter, cable: HFC CT-1 E and Audience au24 SX/ se. Audience au24 SX create better spatial depth, gradation in depth, more neutral, better for my large horns. HFC are more foreground and push instruments forward.

Best regards

and sorry for my poor English

Werner

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

This is the maker of your cables. Contact him and see if he can help you.

The formatting of your post is very strange. It is actually under the box I'm writing in. Also your English is very good. 

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Hello HFC friends,

i'm Werner from Germany and I have a problem with an HFC CT-1 E cinch cable. A magnetic plug has problems, one channel keeps failing. There's a problem with the plug. I can't open the plug, the disc with the two holes won't open, no chance with special pliers, it's as if it's welded shut!! The stereo pair of cinch is now junk, a rat from England sold it to me. Does anyone have similar problems with HFC? A picture of my system: Line Magnetic LM-812, shindo amps, Jays audio cd drive, linnenberg dac, akiko audio passive filter, cable: HFC CT-1 E and Audience au24 SX/ se. Audience au24 SX create better spatial depth, gradation in depth, more neutral, better for my large horns. HFC are more foreground and push instruments forward.

Best regards

and sorry for my poor English

Werner

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Hey Acman,

I will do that, thanks for the answer.
I'm new to the forum and have been reading about HFC for years, very good cables, but the + contact is causing total damage to some sockets, unfortunately.

--------------draudio must revive it------------------

 

Greetings

Grüße

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

You are the 2nd owner of the cable? You bought it used and want the maker to replace it?? If you where the original owner you would have a very could point. You need to contact the person who sold them to you.

Pete,  I  think he has a cable doing damage and wants to get it fixed.