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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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cheapbob
50 posts
 
"This will never be true of ANY product."

Have you ever heard the Magnetic Adapters implemented on a 20-year old receiver, hooked up to 50-year speakers? 

And the interconnects were the CHEAPEST ones sold by Monoprice.

Probably not, or you would not make such a sweeping generalization of every know tweak from Magnets to Tiptoes.

Based on my experience, not speculation, the deployment of HFC Magnetic Adapters on my digital coax, and RCA audio interconnects elevated the sound quality of my Affordable Audiophile Reference system to a level commensurate to a system costing thousands of dollars.

And I throw down the proverbial glove and challenge you to give them a try on your own system. If you don't hear an improvement in Soundstage, Transparency, and Detail, then report back.

I am confident that ANY stereo system will be improved by the HFC Magnetic Adapters.

jay23
210 posts
 
My point is merely that not everyone will hear a difference, and of those that do, not all will consider it an improvement. Any stereo may be improved for your tastes. To say anything more is a gross generalization.
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ozzy
7,491 posts
 
Does HF make XLR magnetic adapters yet?

ozzy
cheapbob
50 posts
 
http://www.highfidelitycables.com/products/xlr/u/

Yes, here is the link, @o
cheapbob
50 posts
 
@jay23It has been my experience, personally that the improvement is so noticeable, no one who has experienced it has disagreed. Now whether different is better, the same or worse, is an entirely different question. I am more prone to hyper hyperbole than gross generalizations. I heard them, I heard them improve over time, I bought them, no regrets...other than that, to each his own.
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