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Very early impressions of High Fidelity MC-0.5 Magnetic Waveguides

So, I wanted to give some REAL early impressions of the HFC MC-0.5 Magnetic Waveguides in my reference system.

I plugged the two 0.5s in yesterday, and so far I have about five hours' worth of signal through them. From most reports, they need 24-48 hours. Just FYI, I plugged one into a spare outlet in the duplex powering the system, the other into an outlet in my line conditioner.

Early results are mixed, though encouraging. On the negative side of the ledger, musicality suffered a bit right out of the box. Flow was somewhat stunted, and the presentation overall just seemed a little stiffer and more "hi-fi." I've heard from several people that this goes away as the 0.5s settle.

On the plus side, I'm hearing more fine detail. Vocals and instruments seem to have less "fuzz" around them, and backgrounds seem a bit blacker, allowing things in the mix to become a little clearer and more apparent. Lyrics, in particular, are easier to follow now. In addition, I've noticed a gain in midrange and low-end weight and authority, without the thickness that sometimes accompanies an increase in those areas.

All in all, as I said, kind of a mixed bag at this admittedly very early stage--but the MC-0.5s are doing enough positive things that I'm encouraged. The musicality seems to be coming back little by little, and hopefully by Thursday or Friday, the rig will be singing a full song. We shall see. I'll keep everyone posted.

This is a public service announcement . . . WITH GUITARS!!!


Edits: 07/26/16
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Topic - Very early impressions of High Fidelity MC-0.5 Magnetic Waveguides - Quint 07:25:27 07/26/16 (9)
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