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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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ddraudt
609 posts
 
rlawry, Great news that you got the UR Speaker cable!!
I felt a lot closer to the performance when moving up to the UR.

I'm thinking of more MC-0.5s too. I only have 8. I must pay off my loan to get a set of Pro Speaker cable before I get any more -05s, so next year.
I plan to do an in depth report on the UR vs PRO once I have a Pro with time on it.

Enjoy the Music!!
D
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rlawry
477 posts
 
Benjie:  Thanks for the information on your system and travails of using power conditioners.  I have never had luck with them on power amps, even the very nice PS Audio jobs as they do seem to rob the system of dynamics and immediacy.  I currently use an HFC URH power conditioner that does all the things you mentioned:  tactility, dynamics, and immediacy.  I find myself listening to jazz albums more than ever and hearing things I have never heard before.  I also have a full loom of URH signal cables and upgrading the speaker cables from U to UR was an amazing improvement, so I think that with the riddance of the conventional power conditioner in your system you will continue to hear improvements.  Now to figure out how to get URH and Pro signal cables......
68pete
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benjie
I had a very similar problem, I have a PSaudio P10 it use to feed my Hemisphere which had my pre amp and disc player plugged into it.  My amp is plugged into its dedicated 20 amp line with 7 MC O.5 on the same line. When i removed the P10 from the loop and Plugged the Hemisphere straight to the wall. My sound stage in the midst and highs just explode for the better. The base took another 150 hours before it took off for  the better. It is slowly getting better across the board with more hours on it. long break in   seam to help the High Fidelity products work their magic.
enjoy Pete
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