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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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hifial
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I do not think the "burn-in effect" is lost for the most part. But it needs to be directly connected to the finale system.
With the HFC products they need to be connected in ones system over a period of time so that its technology can work in a "symbiotic" way, ideally in direct connection.  But in order to get to its best it goes through a period of ebbs and flows.

Because systems are different we can experience variations on its finale effect and how it gets there.
knghifi
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jmcgrogan2,  I made the changes one at a time allowing adequate break-in time in between.   It's possible with SR BLACKS, MC-0.5 will also work for you too?

I had a VAC SigMKIIa pre upgraded to SE.  I tried upgrading to a Master but Kevin said not feasible with too many changes.   I'll save you all the hyperbole's but it well exceeded my expectations.  

One area hoping upgrade will address is noise.  Now it's dead quiet with blacker background and higher transparency.

Since moving MC-0.5s back to sound system, getting complaints HD TV is broken with a fuzzy dull picture.  LOL!   Ultimately if MC-0.5 doesn't work for you, move it to the TV and whole family can enjoy the tweak.   :-):-)
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ddraudt
609 posts
 
facten, magnetic products require time for magnetic permeation.
Cheers D
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ddraudt
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My music is on and sounding so amazing!!! I hope you all get to hear
a system like this some day.
Kind of amusing to see folks explain how they misunderstand and misused a product then tell me how it dosent work. Amusing but
mostly annoying.
I never had a HF magnetic product not work or not get better over time.
I have tried almost all HFC stuff. It is perfect for me.
YMMV. If you don't like it don't keep it.
I wonder what others are hearing when they listen to a good audio system. Or if they have ever heard a good audio system.
I have listened to many expensive audio systems and I have heard some good music.. but I have only heard two really great sounding systems in 4 decades. Both were modern systems with High Fidelity Cables throughout .

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