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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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68pete
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High Fidelity new CT- 1 Level 2 jumpers vs Transparent Ref.XL jumpers (mm2)
The CT-1 crushed the Transparent jumpers in my simple system. The change was not minor is was huge. I have been a Transparent cable fan for a very long time. I use their speaker cables and xlr interconnects in my system. I have not used any of the newer generation 5 wires, but have used the MM2 level Ref XL line through out my system and have felt that it was good.
I have slowly add the High Fidelity entry level tweeks to my system and each time is a nice improvement. I own now 16 of their MC o5 and a MC6 hemisphere power conditioner. the CT-1 level 2 jumpers where the biggest size wise improvement in sound yet for me. Every HF product i have add to my system has been a step up in better sound.


misterbritt
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And back to this new process or treatment some of you guys are talking about, please. How does that work? Do you schedule an appointment to have them refurbished and send them to their office in Texas? Does High Fidelity charge for this service? How much? What's the estimated turnaround time, please?

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ddraudt
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misterbritt, Yes it is best to schedule an appointment for shortest turn around. Yes there is a charge it varies with the number of cables.
At this point I hear it is $40 to $50 per cable plus shipping to the shop.. Time it takes depends on the level of cables as PRO's take a week of processing and the CT-1 is a day or two. My Pro treatment took about 2 weeks from shipping off to getting back. I would expect 2 weeks for any treatment.
Waiting is hard for us.. I hated being without but was rewarded buy a surprising major improvement in all aspects of the sound and image.
Other friends say they hated the wait but are thrilled at the effect also.
misterbritt
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Excellent. Thank you, ddraudt.

Just curious on a related note, has anyone taken advantage of their trade-up program? My understanding -- and this is actually my question -- is that they will give the owner full original retail price credit against an upgrade. Is that correct? Anyone done that? 

68pete
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Has any one found what would be the diminishing return on how many MC O5 you can put on one line? At the last Newport Audio show They had 4 or 5 ( 3 to 1) stack up on one line. Has any body gone beyond that?

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