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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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mapman
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Clearly, there is enough uncertainty around on both sides of most "next best tweak" debates, including this one, to warrant multiple opinions and viewpoints.

THe truth usually falls in the middle somewhere with this kind of thing. The middle can be a hard place to understand.
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geoffkait
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Badman wrote,

"Using magnets around audio is not a new idea, it's been tried every which way. The primary way it would apply to cables, is to make them worse, not better, if having an influence in the audio band."

How can magnets have an effect on the audio signal since the audio signal has no mass?
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ddraudt
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Like throwing gasoline on a fire! I did warn all of you not to read and definitely not to respond to off topic trouble makers. I am mildly amused by your replies to this troll so thanks for that. I have not been reading the stupid posts but the responses are fun au be it a waste of time like arguing with a rock. Truth, information, logic, kindness, anger
all pointless to empty vessels looking only for responses of any kind to validate not having a life. Perhaps your all enjoy calling idiots idiots but scratching has only made an ugly wound uglier. Remember BadManners
give himself a point every time you respond. suggest Ignore him and enjoy the music. D
agisthos
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Calvinj I also have the Luminance amp, I am presuming you have the KST-150?

I was getting spectacular sound through a Densen B200 pre into the KST-150, but when I went DAC volume direct I have really lost some of the magic. Its a cheap no-name DAC though, not anywhere near the quality of the Invicta.
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mapman
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"enjoy the music"

Always good advice. That's all that really matters in these parts.
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