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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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tbg
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Travbrow, all I can say is that you are wrong about the impact of cables and David's system improvement. I was there when we put an addition HFC URR power cable in and heard an improvement that caused me to buy another one for myself. I also heard his system for quite some time prior to installing that new pc. It was not as dynamic as mine, but nevertheless, it was quite good sounding, especially considering that he had borrowed amp and speakers.

You are whistling into the wind if you say that cables cannot be as important as other components, and I am talking about power cords as well as ics and sws.
calloway
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A great cable will not make a poor or average system sound that much better.The right, great cable, can make a great system sound spectacular.Certainly the HF cables are in a hand full of what can be called 'great' and do, in most instances,make a significant improvement in the sound of any great system. Cables can certainly be as important to the overall sound as any other component.I certainly would not put a $5000 cable on a $3000 system, however, as it probably won't help all that much,which may apply to some of the 'cables don't make any difference' followers of this and other cable forums.
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ddraudt
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Kiethtexas, HELLO!, I have some of the kegs by Mad Scientist, several iterations.
They do have magnets in them. I got a bag of his products to try but did not find them to improve my system. I can readily imagine these devices helping on some level of system. but at the highest levels (which many of you have not heard) ;-) Other devices are needed.
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ddraudt
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Norm
Thanks for saying something nice about my system.
Although we have different taste in music and audio I think you system is very nice also. I'm sure we both like our own systems better but both are
A cut above. Did more prototype work on new speakers today. Talked to Rick about new tests on HF products. Many other audio items in the works.
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ddraudt
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I have a belief that no components sound it's best without tweaking. In 35 years of testing, I've never heard any component or cable that could not be improved upon. In most cases, I have gotten a 50% improvement at least in the finer, more intimate details plus big jumps in dynamics and lifelike sound. I have 4 different treatments to discs. each improves the sound dramatically and gives me an advantage over folks not improving their discs.
At this point the involvement in the music is way way beyond listening to a fantastic audio system. It can't be explained because people cannot imagine a sound much grander then they've ever experienced.
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