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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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ptss
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Flagrant (not fragrant - but very smelly)
and disrespectful use of this forum.
I wouldn't use these cables if paid to. Yuck. I will report this- I've seen enough of this n-n--nce.
tbg
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Ptss, so I guess you are leaving?
calvinj
2,410 posts
 
@ptss wow I guess you you were listening to my system tonight. I guess I was wrong someone on a forum was sitting in my house that I didn't know was here.@ddraudt anyway. I was listening to Cecile mclorin savant new album tonight. I also played Dave holland and Pepe habuchuela album called " Hands" and I compared the high fidelity ultimate to another interconnect tonight. The backgrounds on the high fidelity were blacker. The instruments had more air and space around them and were properly placed. The pace of the music was quicker and there was more attack on the guitar. Every now and then you can hear the guys quietly speak in the background while playing. Sometimes there is a heavy sigh or breathing. I'm really enjoying my system more. I got a used EAR CD player and it mates really good with the high fidelity ultimate and the seimens nos tubes I put in the EAR acute.
calvinj
2,410 posts
 
@ddraudt I have gotten pretty used to this level of performance and I feel blessed that I have had the opportunity to listen to audio at this level. I look forward products pushing the envelope on where we can go with sound improvements. I guess I'm different because I'm a cd guy but i enjoy getting a couple a week and letting them wow me. Lol. I don't know if I can ever own the top of the line and custom products like you have but I'm really enjoying what I have
calvinj
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@tbg how are you. I been playing around with my system a little bit. A few cables and isolation products. I have been tube rolling that CD player and found an excellent match with the seimens. I'm going to doing more this weekend. I hope you are enjoying yours. I've been comparing my high fidelity stuff to a few things and I keep coming back to them. Especially the interconnects with my CD player. Guitar and drums are amazing. I'm going to try a few tweaks here soon
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