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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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In my opinion (and Rick's) it is not the way to go.

Just go to Lowes or Home Depot and get a three outlet industrial plug. Single to triple. Below are some examples.

http://www.lowes.com/LowesProductComparisionCmd?catalogId=10051&langId=-1&storeId=10151&...

There are also single to triple with a short cable. Again industrial style. I have two in black. They work VERY well. And I a few of the above style version. Also work Very well.

But that is just my opinion and experience.
rlawry
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hifial, thanks.  Looks like a cheap alternative although not really sure why the power cord/AQ adapter wouldn't work.  Guess I will try what has been already tried first.
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hifial
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It is not that it would not work. It is just that it would not work as well as what I mentioned.

Ideally you would want to be as close to the connection/outlet as possible.

By using a long power cord you are that much further away. The adapter brings you right to the source, so to speak.

So think of it this way. The way I described you get 90-95% vs plugged directly into the wall outlet. Your way you get 80-85% at best.

Both work but one performs better.
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ozzy
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rlawry,

I have the AQ adapter. The outlets are too close together to fit 3 plugs. Best you can use with it is 2.

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ozzy
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I too have noticed that getting the MC-0.5s to the outlet is the best way to go. I tried running a power cord to a Quad box but I noticed I lost some of the resolution. On Video you could really tell, the image was not quite as "jump out at you" as before on my 85"UHD Samsung.

Luckily, when I ran my 3 dedicated lines using 10 gauge wire, I installed a quad and a duplex on each line. Of course all outlets are the Furutech GTX-R with the Oyaide outlet covers. (overkill perhaps, but I will not have to change anything in the future).

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