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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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Calloway, lightening is a very perverse force. I had it hit one of my water heaters just above where I was about to step from my car. I was only about fifteen feet from where we had a very large water oak. It started a small flame on the gas pipe to the water heater which fortunately faced away from any wood or boxes.

My system was on at the time and only about six feet away on the other side of the wall. It was totally unaffected which I think was the result of the Audio Standard ac filter I was using at the time. I now worry about the Tripoint grounding unit as well as other components and remove both when storms are around.

Most of the large trees in my yard are now gone after the draught of 2011, so we are now sitting ducks.
calloway
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Norm i agree. i was surprised that i got hit as i have >50 hardwood, fully mature trees in my yard that extend well above my roof line..
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Yes, nature is perverse.
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ghosthouse
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People are perverse. Nature is indifferent.
tbg
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Ghosthouse, I think unpredictable is really the proper word. I was on a doctoral committee once where the US Army was paying a guy to get his doctorate. He was seeking to achieve the best prediction of weather in Iran to deliver supplies so that missions would not venture out when predictions were averse. He raised correct predictions to 3% accurate and the meteorologists were amazed.

In my research explaining 3% of the variance is worthless. If we could predict how only 3% of voters voted, whether 3% of adults would vote, whether 3% of states providing more money to improve education, etc., we would be failures.
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