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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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Leicachamp, my first two cables from HFC were a pair of the original CT-1s and a pair of Enhanced. When I first put the CT-1s in I was shocked at what I heard. They did not sound like anything I heard before, being so extended on the top end and so dynamic. Then I put the Enhanced in and had to wait two days before they surpassed the CT-1s and extended down into the bass.

From that point on I had full looms. The Ultimates took much longer to reach their best and the Ultimate Reference even longer. Also at each step up, the cables hate more and more being moved at all. In only one instance did I try gradually replacing my then reference cables one at a time. The speaker cables greatly complemented the ics.

So I really cannot answer your question. I will say, however, that even one of the HFC power cords, especially the URR top of the line will greatly surpass the benefits of even the Ultimate Reference ics and speaker wires.
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audiolabyrinth
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I certainly have heard many fine cables!, cables that retail for more than I own, all the way down to $30.00 a meter cables, I have listened to so many cables, I do not care to list them, John atleast out of frustation listed a few he has owned or listened to.
calvinj
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@audiolabyrinth. There she blows!!!!!! Come kieth You are killing me. I'm just stating the truth. All I know is that other cables are good but they don't match up to the power cables and interconnects I've heard from high fidelity. I'm not attacking Tara she is cute for a date but you marry High fidelity. Lol. A bada bing!!!!
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audiolabyrinth
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calvinj, I invite you to hear my system, get with me on the time, you can stay here at my house, save money on hotel bill, your whole position will be forever changed!, you have my phone number, yesterday, I played a celtic music cd in regular digital format, my wife set up a chair and listened to the whole cd, when it was done, she had tears in her eyes, and said, that was if I were at the musical event!
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audiolabyrinth
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calvinj, hey, would you like a copy of this extrodinary celtic music cd, it was recorded right here in mobile,alabama, two piece band that lives here recorded tracks over tracks, it is an awsome mind blowing exspereice, The musicians are spectacular!, incredible amount of different instruments used, it is magical sounding.
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