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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
609 posts
 
Thanks cheapbob. I enjoyed your writing style and what you had to say.
I've auditioned many HFC cables, cords and other products since 2012
and have enjoyed the times where my system got better every day for weeks as stuff broke in. gnomish to be sure.
My latest magnetic toys, two MC 1 Pro's were even better than I could have imagined. Lifting veils and revealing magic.
cheapbob
50 posts
 
Thanks, @ddraudt .

I hate to admit this, but I will. In my haste and excitement, I placed the CT-2 RCA interconnects in the wrong direction. What is the only thing an audiophile can do wrong with HFC?  Yes, fail to follow the instructions, arrows go in direction of the signal path. So everything will have 400 hours on Saturday, September 1, except the CT-2 RCA interconnects, who will need an additional 200 hours to catch-up... I was wondering why I wasn't getting all the "Gee Whiz", and discovered the error quite by accident. Otherwise, I would have been blissfully ignorant, and just kept on listening.... 
cheapbob
50 posts
 
Now, the most profound observation I can get from this. The system sounds so much better than before, and having no idea what to expect, I was very impressed. With the main signal interconnects backwards, it sounds great. Correct, is even better.
bultaco
61 posts
 
@cheapbob 

I'm not clear on whether you have the magnetic RCA adapters ddraudt mentioned. I found his comment very interesting that he heard an improvement on the top of the line "PRO IC's".

I haven't considered these until now, since I have the "Ultimate" IC's...
cheapbob
50 posts
 
Yes, I have Magnetic Adapters on the SPDIF and CT-2 RCA. More  Magnets Make Music.
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