For $699 HF costumer service, said it can compete with the Odin, apparently this cable is available for shipping a week before Christmas? Agoners any opinion?
@jayctoy, can you elaborate what you meant by "utilize this cable properly" ? Also, does it makes sense to get another one and complete the loom from DAC to Pre (which I am currently using) and Pre to Amp ?
Yes, I have to admit I am a convert. Complete Reveal (XLR's) interconnects throughout with Cerious Technologies speaker and power cables. Oh, I also have 16 of the MC-05's ozzy
What I meant by utilizing it properly is don't force the cable to work, you have to do your own matching with other cables, I used to blame good cables because I thought it's automatic to elevate my system...Then I learn once I found right combo, that's when good cables works, not always though as cables are system dependent...
Ozzy as you know I can't wait for CT speaker cables....it match well with Audioquest diamond..,and my other CT ic, thanks for your post...good music is on the way..,,
@jayctoy, I see what you are saying and I guess it true for any good cables. System synergy probably takes much greater precedence than how much money spent of these cables :-) Given the relative inexpensive price of the GE spkr cable, you should give it a try. @ozzy, I am using CT speaker cable and jumpers but not power cords. The spkr cables work great in my system. The power cords not so much and I have only used the red ones (for low wattage components). I also have 6 of the MC-0.5s, out of which 4 are still settling down.
Has anyone experienced the Reveal power cords ? I am advised from HFC to try the power cord before getting the full IC loom.
I have not heard the Reveal products however I do have a full loom of HFC U & UR installed in my main system. I believe that trying the HF or Reveal power cords or the MC-6 or Hemisphere can be a more obvious way to hear what magnetic conduction can do for ones system.
Regarding my post above of 6/23/17 I probably should have also mentioned the HFC MC-0.5's also. In another thread, many report good success with the addition of the MC-0.5's.
lak, Do you think that with my 16 MC-0.5's I would still find an improvement with the Reveal power cords over the Cerious Technologies power cords? ozzy
Ozzy, that's a difficult question to answer. I'm not sure but I'm going to say the Reveal power cord ***would*** be an improvement. Don't sell any CT power cords yet. Try a Reveal power cord in your system and see if it's worth the money, if not you can always return it under their trial period.
Tommylion I am using the HF adapter on my d60 digital cable , it sounds very very good, the Reveal ic is the most improvement in my system, have not try the Reveal pc yet....
have you tried the CT AES/EBU? That's what I'm running now. I'm pretty happy with the CT, especially for the price. I'm wondering if the Reveal would be a significant improvement over it?
Tommy in my system with Reveal ic and CT ic and speaker cables the improvement is unbelievable , this two cables they do match..But again you have to audition...
As far as ICs, I’ve got Teo GCs, and don’t see changing them any time soon. If I do, it’ll be for the next Teos up. The CT SCs are on my list, I’ve heard nothing but good things about them.
I’d love to get a Teo digital cable, but it’s out of my budget. I recently put an HT MC 0.5 in the wall outlet that is feeding my power strip, and I’m loving what it does. This got me thinking that the Reveal digital cable might be an improvement over my current CT, that I can afford. The only way to know for sure is to try it. It’ll have to wait a bit though, I just bought an Equi=Core 300 balanced PC to feed my strip.
Tommy my friend has teo GC, CT ic, Reveal ic , I borrowed them for a week, while he was on vacation, the Reveal in my system it made the Teo GC, and CT ic...even better..the Reveal add more life and energy, to the music.. the Reveal made me feel like , I bought a powerful amp...
Has anybody try the MC 5 s, on the fence. Don’t understand how just plugging in the outlet is going to help my speakers way down the line? Speaker cables i understand, but MC 5s i dont...
aseaman007 The MC O5s will help the sound that comes out of your speakers. They are not made to attache to the speakers. They will help the amp, preamp, disc player, or any thing that has them on their power source.
Hello sevenoranges I do not know about international, but i bought some High Fidelity stuff at a audio show and TSA really gave it the once over before they let me carry it on the plane. Got through fine just took a little longer at the TSA check point. Good luck Pete
Thanks, my HFCs are now home. No problem. Will now have to be patient with the break in. I did get the Reveal RCA IC several weeks earlier and I must say they are superb. I have had many many systems and these cables make music with a lot more body than I expected to hear. I just got the UR speaker cables and perhaps they will need a while to break in. Also, I have a feeling this is one of those older models and I understand that there have been some improvements since then. Let’s see how they turn out....
Just picked up my reveal interconnects and power cord and placed them on the Sony Es 5400 modwright tubed CD player and bam! Gave the Sony more body and took the slight digital edge of the music. There is more of a naturalness to the sound of the reveal Cable. It also gives you a little more oomph in the bass. I have zero listening fatigue with this Cable. It also throws a deep wide soundstage. Nice inner detail. I’m extremely happy because the reveal has found a home on my CD player! These are also a great value at the price you pay. I’ve heard more expensive cables that are 3 to 5 times more expensive that don’t come close. Great job Rick!
I have a pair of the HF CT-1's going from my phono preamp to my preamp, and a pair of CT-1E's from the preamp to my power amps. After speaking to the guys at HF, I decided to try a pair of the Reveal interconnects between my tt and my phono preamp. I really wasn't expecting too much, as I thought the Reveal line would be a step down from my CT-1, and CT-1E's. Boy, am I pleasantly surprised! They sound great now after only roughly 30 hours of play time (I was told by the people at HF that it will take 300-400 hours to fully break in). So, I was just wondering, has anyone connected the HF RCA Magnetic Adaptors to your Reveal interconnects? If so, what do you think?
I suggest getting a HF MC-6 hemisphere power conditioner & / or a couple MC-5’s (or / and the new product they just came out with). As you add Reveal speaker cables or XLR cables or Reveal power cords, it just keeps getting better. I finally have all HF Cables, the MC-6 hemisphere and three MC-5’s. The sound is stunning, could not be happier. If on a budget, I believe a couple MC-5’s would be more beneficial than adding Reveal adaptors to the Reveal interconnects, but I have not tried it.
While I don't disagree at all with musicfx's suggestion if you don't want to spend that amount of money (MC-6 or MC-6 Hemisphere) I believe the Magnetic Adaptors would improve the sound. Now the hard question to answer is what will sound better the funds spent on two pairs of Magnetic Adaptors or buying two MC-05 Magnetic Wave Guides. I also think the Wave Guides would win the contest.
Should be getting some Total Contact solution soon which I bought specifically to treat my High Fidelity RCA cable and speaker cables. I have the original version of the Ultimate Reference CT-1 speaker cables and would like to know if any has paid for the upgrade that they do to bring it to current specs. Its an expensive proposition so I would appreciate some experienced feedback. Thank you.
sonti In the original High Fidelity thread there where several people who did send their cables in and liked the upgrade. Where in the thread i am not sure its long and covers several High Fidelity products. Sorry not much help, but the info is there. Could you post back and let us know how the Total Contact Solution worked for you. Thanks Pete
@musicfx thanks for sharing your thoughts. I will look forward to trying some MCS-5's.
@lak You are absolutely correct...would the dividends be greater for the magnetic adaptors, or the MC-5's. After talking with HF today, I decided to order two pair of the magnetic adaptors to attach to each end of my new Reveal interconnects. I should have them by the end of the week.
In this thread, I haven't seen any mention of adding the adaptors to the Reveal interconnects. Once I get my adaptors, I will report on the results.
BTW; others have reported very good results using TC on the MC-05 Wave Guides.
I do use and have used the magnetic adaptors on each end of my digital cable (various brands, not HFC) with very good results yielding improvement in detail and a more natural sound.
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