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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
alpass
tawa
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Hello everyone, I have been following this thead and would like to know how effective the RCA adapters will be in a system that has no High Fidelity Cable's.
My interconnect is Hi Diamond in an Anaiog oniy set up, and where ,before the phono stage or after.
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lak
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Tawa,
I own a pair of the RCA adapters that I use in my second system (main system has a full loom of HFC). With the RCA adapters, you should hear a positive improvement in sound. The actual HFC should sound even better.
The adapters will give you an idea of what the entire cable will sound like, of course the higher up the chain you go, the better the sound, IMHO.
I should also add that in my second system I also use some HiDiamond products.
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ddraudt
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Lak, Thanks for sharing.
I must say that the 4 folks I know that have both RCA adaptors and full loom of HFC report substantial improvements in sonic refinement when adding the adaptors. worth a try. ;-) D
tawa
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Thank you all for your responses, Lak i got the black fuse's because of your posts,changed from Audio Horizons Platinum Reference.
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lak
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Tawa,
If you decide to get the HFC, RCA adapters let us know how they work out for you.
Thanks...

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