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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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tbg
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Agear, I heard a better cable. This is not to say that the Exemplars are not great, especially the LLC Silver Portals, but nothing IMHO equals the High Fidelity.

Charles1dad, I really don't understand why you might think the tweaks reveal the shortcomings of the cables, when the sound is exceptional without the tweaks then it is with them.

I am now about three weeks into the break in of the cables and there was another great improvement last night. I have been told by another guy that is several weeks ahead of me that the improvement continues for him.
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charles1dad
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Tbg it`s clear now. I got an audition sample HFC CT-1 'Enhanched' from The Cable Company yesterday. All ready it`s apparent this is in a different league from my current digital cable the ASI Liveline(which is excellent). All comments written in this thread are on the mark.With simply placing this CT-IE between the transport and DAC there`s an immediate improvement,case closed.Resolution,transparency,detail,nuance,dynamic contrast etc. You name it and its better(just a single cable insertion!). I have it for a two week trial period but really It`s a done deal, I`m going to purchase one.

My concern about a possible "hifi effect" is moot, the sound character is as natural as one could desire.Very alive,organic and vibrant.I don`t think it`s hyperbole to say this is a profound product.Its effect is as significant as my Duelund CAST capacitors and the Star Sound Technologies products,all are top tier.
Regards,
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linkster
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Tbg, what tweaks have you removed? Would you consider the Stillpoints speaker footers as tweaks? It seems that your tweaks were directed at dealing with colorations in the signal cables that have since been replaced by the High Fidelity products. Is that interpretation correct?
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charles1dad
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Linkster,
That`s a good question. The recent changes I`ve made(Duelund,Star Sound and Synergistic Research fuses) all their contributions seem elevated even further with the HFC in my system.This total effect is quite beautiful to hear.
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linkster
432 posts
 
Charles1dad, it seems your tweaks improve performance and Tbg's were interfering (in that they dealt with colorations that were removed when HFC appeared on the scene). Is this correct? I'm afraid I'm a bit confused.
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