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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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travbrow
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No wonder audiophiles in general are looked at as ignorant nut jobs. The average Joe with common sense, audio enthusiasts with basic electronics knowledge and of course engineers know the cable "performance" claims written about in this thread are complete nonsense and or shills at work trying to fool the ignorant into buying over priced wires.

Happy Listening!
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mapman
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In all fairness, all high end expensive wire makers have a job to do to convince some to buy. They only need a few believers to make money though I would bet. Its a fact that profit margins on wires most people would buy are huge. Accessories like wires have ALWAYS been where audio dealers make the most money. Electronics the least, and speakers somewhere in between. I know this from having worked in multiple shops that were part of larger chains years ago. It was a well documented FACT back then. All items we sold had cost and retail price listings that indicated which items were most profitable and not. I doubt it has changed much over the years, except to have been taken to new extremes in regards to asking price.

When one has a 5 or 6 digit system to start with , it seems to only make sense that some reasonable percentage be spent on the wires, power conditioning, etc. HF offers unique products in that category no doubt. I am happy for those who can afford such systems and enjoy them. The one or two pure intolerant shills on this thread are probably NOT doing the company any favors though.
tsushima1
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Siddh....If I may inquire, which model of low inductance cable did you trial?
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audiolabyrinth
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Fplanner2000, yes, I agree with your post too, It is a matter of preference, though Dave D is an internet friend of mine, he claimed that their was no better cables in the industry compaired to what he own's, and that everyone belives what he said, that is the only reason I posted here, enjoy your thread.
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