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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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Geoffkait, as you know I've have been down the path to virtually every tweak as I think I must have been one of the first the try your Teleport tweak.

Now with my dependence on a music server and playing double DSD for everything from cd ripped to it to double DSD recorded music. I use a special TEAC optical reader to bridge the act of ripping. I can say several things about what I observe using this reader.

First is that my FIM cd mat doesn't work on the TEAC. The transport accelerates so fast that the mat loses it contact with the cd. Second although I have an AudioDesk cd trimmer and had found that trimming on both sides is better than on one side, and that painting the edge with either green or black worked, all of this is lost when I am ripping to the hard drive. I also own a Nespa light treatment that also had a effect when I used cd players, but not with a music server. I will also note that the ESata cables from the transport to the raid drive great affect the information on the hard drive and from it to the dac.
theaudiotweak
2,801 posts
 
I have my own cd topper that is like a giant flattened bottle cap that also covers the edges of the disc. The inside is painted green and the out side is painted black and then a coating of AVM. Can't live without it. Nice to listen to different colors and finishes. Same with the surface finish on a wall..you can hear the difference in the same color if it's flat, eggshell, satin or gloss. Same goes for speakers and acoustic treatments.
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mapman
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Hopefully it will not offend anyone if from now on I refer to Geofkait as "Jesus of Tweaks". "CD tweaks" at a minimum.

Unfortunately many of the zealots are turning to computer audio and ripping these days so there is need for a new messiah there I think. :^)
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geoffkait
23,365 posts
 
Tbg, that's weird. I have a friend in CA who reports good results, no, the necessity of treating CDs prior to ripping. He also has the edge beveler, colors the CD, Marigo mat, along with a lot of other things as well as tweaks the bejeezus out of the ripper and the Hard Drive. This is looking like it might be a controversial subject. Lol
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ddraudt
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Yes M, it is a shame that expensive systems can fall short because of not having High Fidelity products to be sure!! I do my best to let people know what they are missing but each to his own. I love music to be as real as possible, and when it is I enjoy it even more.
It's a Hobby! My direction takes a lot of time and money but gives many rewards! Instead of saying my system is way better, I might say that I have never heard a system that sounds closer to what I'm going for in my quest of audio perfection. Since perfection is an absolute and unattainable... There will always be something to improve upon. Since audio perfection is largely a matter of taste, and opinions vary, my perfection is my own opinion and others opinions are theirs. still, my toys are better than your toys. (joke) ;-) D
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