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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
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@ Calvinj, That is Great calvin!! Be prepared for further mind blownness.
Yes, this Technology is really different in a totally superior way and hearing is believing. Oh boy are you in for some fun!!!
@Tbg, Great post! again you have distilled an amazing experience to just a few words " YOUR ESTIMATION OF WHAT IS POSSIBLE IN TERMS OF MUSICAL REPRODUCTION WILL CHANGE FOREVER"
As a guy who rambles trying to describe the un describable, i really appreciate you gift for words.
calvinj
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@Ddraudt I have been burning them in I'm up to a interconnect and 2 ultimate reference power cords. They are opening up and they are sounding glorious. The more they burn in the better. I was a little worried at first but it seems the more that I play them and the more high fidelity ultimate reference I add the better it sounds. The realism is getting better and better. The pianos are to die for. The prat is unreal. The speed of the cable is of the charts in a good way. On drums and cymbals is where the speed and prat shows out on faster jazz tunes. I just put a cd in by a soul singer named kem. He tours with Sade and opens for her. Very soulful voice and great band. Voice is realistic. Great midrange. His band uses a lot of instruments and has smooth rhythm. The high fidelity ultimate reference shines in these regards. They use some wood winds in the background. The ultimate reference gets it right. I will continue to burn these in and add more. Will report on this again in a week or so. @audiolabrynth. I know you are on the tara labs. I just know that the high fidelity ultimate reference is killing all the other cables I have owned or demoed.
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audiolabyrinth
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Hi Calvinj, you know you have not demoed any top tier Tara Labs cables before, The one and the Two are the middle of the road in the line up, the two is lower than the middle of the line up, go to the Tara thread, you can read where someone is talking about one of the new Tara Labs Models he has on order,His name is Rebel721, cheers.
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ddraudt
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Thanks Calvin, I love your report. I think the power cords take less time to sound amazing than ic's. I totally agree that The UR stuff eclipses all other cables I've ever heard. i think your in for even more audio fun! looking forward to you next installment.
I know you'r enjoying the music.
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calvinj
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@audiolabryinth. You are right I haven't heard the better tara labs. High Fidelity stuff in my system right now just has me on an audio high. I can trust it because I know it works in my system. I don't doubt the tara labs are great. I just know what I'm hearing now and it's amazing. I have heard this stuff in a total of about 8 or 9 systems with different components in different set ups and it delivered every single time. I guess that's why I respect it so much. Nothing against tara labs or other cables. I just know what im hearing right now is faster and more natural than anything I have ever heard.
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