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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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Tara dealing clown is clogging High Fidelity Cable thread
TaraAudiolaberynth 7 out of the last 15 posts on HF thread...none about Ricks HFC cables.
Keith, I welcome folks to hear my system but shy away from folks who so full of themselves as to assume the have better before they get here.
Please stop touting the damn tara shit here or get axed like so many before you. The Sheriff
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audiolabyrinth
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Roger that sheriff, please carry on and enjoy your thread,calloway, look who won editors choice best award for audio for the Absolute sound 2012, maybe 2013, hell, one of those damn years, Tara labs has won so many awards and reviews, I cannot keep up with them all!
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audiolabyrinth
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Before I go sheriff, I wanted to show some recent Awards, this is just a few, there are many, many more!, Tara labs Awards, The absolute sound magazines 2006,2010,2012,2013 editors choice awards., The absolute sound magazines 2006,2007,2008,product of the year Award., Audio Excellence 2007 AEX Award and Absolute sounds JV Golden Ear awards., Sterophile 2012 Best Sounding High-End Products Awards., stereophile 2012,2013 Recommended Componets Awards., Hi-Fi Magazine 2009 Best sound At show Award., RMAF/Apex audio Absolute sounds 2012 Best sound at show., CES/Ayon 2013 AV sound, Best sound at show Award., Super Av magazines 2011,2012 out standing over all performance Award., Newport/Ayon 2013 Stereophile, Best sound show Award.
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P.S. Mr C, all them Awards were won with my Exact model of cables I have here at My house!, Ddraudt, I will respect your wishes, your ok with me, always have liked you and enjoy your post, LOL!, over and out sheriff.
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@audiolabyrinth. Don't take that too hard Kieth. Remember I never commented on something beating your higher end tara labs. How can you tell how cute tara is if you never saw her in person. Kieth translation. I would never say something is going to beat something else when I have never heard the higher end of something else. I've heard the best high fidelity ultimate reference stuff and when you take it out you literally go through withdrawal!!! I never say that one cable is going to destroy another cable that I never heard. I guess that's why someone would get agitated by your comments. I'm not agitated because I know tara labs is like OZ. They see all and know all. Lol. Man but you got to be careful. Nobody minds a comparison. But there has to be an actual comparison. No matter what Tara is the cutest girl on the block to you. But happy listening kieth if tara does it for you be happy.@ddraudt I put a high fidelity ultimate back in and got some of the magic back. Now be nice to kieth if he sees and hears your cables his eyes and ears will do a double take. Lol. Happy listening everyone!!!
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