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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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knghifi
The P10 does some stuff that the Hemisphere does not. I like the muti wave option on the P10 set to 6. Adding the Hemisphere just made it more enjoyable. They both do some good things to the music and video for that matter. Have not experienced any thing negative about having them inline together.
enjoy Pete

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ddraudt
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I have been really enjoying the Ultimate Reference Helix interconnect I got last week as they break in. There is more realism that with the UR ICs,
more depth, effortlessness, subtle clues to the soundstage, more solid, natural. All around improvements that just make a more pleasurable listening experience. Another big step up! Thanks Rick!!
Cheers D

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lak
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If I only had unlimited funds...
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I have had the Ultimate Reference IC's and SC's in my system for the last several weeks.  I just realized today that I have had my SC's hooked up backwards (positive leads on negative terminals).  My cables did not come with red and black bands on the leads.  In case yours came that way, note that the gold base lead is the positive/hot side.  These cables are definitely directional!!!!

Hooked up correctly, very full, louder, detailed and tonally correct.   Hooked up backwards they were metallic sounding lacking fullness and lacking correct tonality and recessed.  Suppose these will need to restart the break-in but so far with less than an hour the SC is very promising.


Andrew

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hi, has anyone tried connecting their audio gears to Balanced power conditioners using HFC power cables?   i'm curious about the current flow direction in neutral and ground wires in HFC cables?
Does using Balance power circuit to power your audio equipments defeat the benefits provided by HFC magnetic conduction technologies,
thank you for any opinions.
-phil 
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