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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, yes, the new hard drive works correctly, I recopied the old drive with my tune bank and it is working fine. Glad to hear your back soon. I will love to hear how it sounds too once settled in. I completed my power distribution box for my High Fidelity power cords. It is breaking in now, for a week.
Since you left town I got a 4th HF power cord and an HF URH IC as well as a 2 shelf Rhythm Rack by Star Sound. I got my new custom CD transport in, and hope to see my custom amp in a few weeks, which will tie it all together.
Music has really helped me through some tuff reality lately.
Enjoy the music! D
tbg
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Ddraudt, is the HF pc that with the long waveguides as in the Waveguide power center? If so, I don't think I can use more as they would pull components off my racks.
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FYI:
I actually had to tie the waveguides (I assume that's what is in the center of my HF U and UR power cords) to the side of my rack in order for the power cord to reach and/or not fall off the rack. That's the biggest downside (besides cost) that I've had.
tbg
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Lak, long ago I bought five 18KVA cracked high voltage isolators from a store called the isolator store in Iowa or Nebraska. They are heavy. I support the waveguides of my URR speaker wires on them as well as the URRH pcs to components on the top shelves.

I found that the man who ran Rightway Audio was right that one isolator should be between the floor whether bare wood or carpet. I would say that a wooden rack used as you do to hold the waveguides up would be okay and much better than a metal one, but a ceramic isolator would be better.

On the single isolator versus multiple set, I was at a manufacturer's home where he had three isolator rings on each speaker wire. I asked if I might change to only one. He said yes. I had to put the one on speaker stand under each wire with one isolator on top. When we turned the music on he and another listener were very impressed. He said had I not heard it, I would not have believed it!

Glazed ceramic is the best isolator.
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Thanks Tbg!
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