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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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lak
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Calvinj,
I’m enjoying your most recent music recommendations.
The music (and some vocals) are really well recorded.
I would highly recommend them to anyone that likes jazz.
Phronesis album "Life to Everything”
Kendrick Scott Oracle album “Conviction"
David Kikoski “Standards”
Cecile Mclorin Salvant album “Womanchild"
I’m still waiting to receive Miguel Zenon, "The Puerto Rican SongBook”.
Enjoy the music...
rlawry
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Mapman, I am confused. I have followed this thread through the years and I cannot understand why you bother to in your attempts to bring these guys down. I am sure you have some great experiences to share here, not just the usual abject negativity. I for one have learned nothing from your posts. I also see nothing wrong with gushing repeatedly about the improvements in sound wrought by these cables. If not for these guys I would almost certainly would have missed out on what to me is the biggest improvement I have heard in 40 years of audio. Well, maybe next to a $500K mbl system in a big room at the Newport Beach Audio Show, but a close second and the biggest improvement I have heard in my own system.
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ddraudt
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Mapman, Happy New Year and thanks. You have shown incredible bravery to keep coming back to this unbearable thread.
Every time I think Ugh! this thread is so awful, You delight us with pearls of wisdom and insight. Thank you so much!!
Very sorry you have never heard what We gush about. You would know why then. High Fidelity Cables start out sounding astonishing, then they get much better over time. I hope you have an audio system and that you enjoy music some time. Thanks again for you help keeping this thread going my friend. ;-) D
tbg
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Were it not for Mapman, I would tell you guys about what an improvement HFC UR phono cable gave me. It was a little awkward getting them to work as my BMC MCCI phono stage require balanced inputs. But a friend made me RCA to XLR adapters that work great.
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TBG,

IF you have some good new info, don't let anyone stop you. Certainly not me.

Please include some details useful to people who might be interested including what sounds better or different, what you are comparing it to when you say it is an improvement, where you got it from, and how much you paid.

Thanks.
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