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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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ddraudt
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Updated cables sounds like a great idea!!
I sent all my cables in 10 days ago for a treatment and expect them back this Tuesday.
Pro speaker, Pro IC, 2 Pro Power cords, 2 URH power cords.
Heard amazing things at Norms with this treatment.
Will report.
No music for 2 weeks is maddening.
Even crazier... Dave
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Day 2--without going into all the cliches everyone has already heard,the new CT-1UR has taken a superb system to a level i did not think possible.The improvements are NOT subtle.
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Cal, Lak, It's alway great for me to know that someone else has been greatly impressed with a magnetic upgrade. I've been blown away so many times with HFC upgrades from CT-1 thru Pro. Dangerously addicting for some of us.
Far beyond any imaginings. My sound has been incomprehensible for a while now and each upgrade is more astonishing. 
Cheers D
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ddraudt
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Happy Thanksgiving music lovers!!
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Yes, I got all of my cables back from a treatment and put my system back together. And Yes, it sounds very much improved. I've been thinking of How to describe going from absurd sound to even more absurd. Here are some notes:
Effortlessly flowing realism.
Wonderfully engulfing spatially accurate representations of musical performances.
The performers are solidly in the room.
An uncanny sense of live sound.
Musical reproduction is just the start of this magical room reproduction.
I have heard really great music on many systems, I now am hearing everything in the room where the music was recorded.
As I listen to this system I realize that, although my descriptions are 
true, they haven't a chance of describing this experience.
Come over and take a listen. 
Cheers D
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