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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
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Thanks Lak!
benjie,"any idea"?.... good question! what I know is that the process is proprietary. I think it is like cable cooking with specially designed and built magnetic power equipment.
I know it includes a number of different processes done over 8 days.
I know that they treat all new cables and cords this way before shipping.
I know it was an idea of Ricks to greatly increase the break in process.
and Ricks description "a 'new magnetically driven amplification process to enhance the power of the magnets and internal connections and to magnetize the internal wire."
I know that someone is writing a review of the process.
My experience over the past 5 years shows me that more magnets makes more music.
I know it made my system sound like a completely new and much more refined system. The magic has gone thru the roof!! Engulfing performances!
 Considering where the system was to begin with, this is astonishing!! I expect improvements to continue for a number of weeks. 
Highly Recommended ;-) D

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calloway
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To all those who have a ct-1u or the old version of the ct-1ur ( interconnect) ...upgrade to the new ct1-ur...it is just amazing...such realism ..just superb...
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ddraudt
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Cable treatment is a winner!
Magic - Revelations of a 9 hour listening session yesterday.

Hi ALL

Last night, There was an essence of life I could not have guessed could exist in audio playback.

Shape, texture and 3 dimensionality took on new meaning as every aspect of the sound came to life, like never before!

The sound not only emanated from the instruments but projected out into the recording room. I’m not simply hearing music coming out of a horn, but music from the horn filing the venue.

It sounds like Magic to me. A similar feeling to being impressed by a fantastic magical illusion.

Correction, it IS a fantastic magical illusion.


Enjoy the Music

D


mani-2
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Sigh; anyone going to go there:
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/interconnects-high-fidelity-cables-ct-1-reveal-brand-new-2016-12-0...

Notice that this new version, called the Reveal,  is said "to exceed all other cables regardless of cost." So does this $699 cable outperform the old CT-1UR at considerably more than $699? How long until we see the CT-1 Reveal E, etc etc etc.
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