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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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Jcaudio, I have always raised speaker wires off the floor. I use a 18KW line insulator with an old Rightway Audio insulator mounted on top of it as the big one didn't sound as good. On top of this I have Combak line isolators of a special wood. I place the wave guide apparatus into the groove of the Combaks. They are about 18 inches off the floor and sound much better than just sitting on the floor. I have a picture but, of course, cannot post it on Audiogon.

I will post it tomorrow on Audioasylum cable asylum.
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audiolabyrinth
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@ fplanner2000,wow! My intentsions was not to offend you!I believe the high-fidelity cables are good from what I read on this thread!, Insane questions?, I don't think so!thats why we have threads here, is to learn from each other, thats all I am tring to do!, my question was a very good one to me!I will call the cable company today!I still value user opinions over a dealers period!, however,thankyou for your answer!,, cheers!
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charles1dad
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Audiolabyrinth,
Fplanner called your questions"inane" not insane.These words have very different meanings. Yes, give the Cable Company audition loan a try, it worked out well for me.
Regards,
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audiolabyrinth
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@ charles1dad,, I just got off the phone with the cable company, They said, High-fidelity cables are RCA only!, My main system only has XLR, and cast!, They said Rick will most likly develop XLR ends latter, that the ends is where most of his technlogy is at!, The cable company does not have the high-fidelity ultra cable yet, And to my astonishment, they said High-fidelity sounded very similar to Taralabs top cables!, when I told them that I had the Taralabs zero gold I/C, they said, none of the fidelity cables will beat the sound of the zero gold I/C, however, They did say that the ultra fidelity cable that is coming may be able to!, And of course, they said that it would all be system dependent!,, To tell you the truth, I am even more interested in High-fidelity cables now!,, all this is shocking news to me of how good these cables are after talking to the cable company!, Kudos to Rick!, Thankyou Charles1dad for your hospitality!,,, cheers!
tbg
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Audiolabyrinth, there is no prototype work yet on balanced cables at High Fidelity Cables. It sounds to me like you didn't speak to someone very informed. There is no ultra fidelity cable. There is a CT-1 Ultimate cable.

There are so many cables that few of us will ever hear even 10% of them. All I can say is that I doubt few cables can rival the HFC CT-1 Enhance cables and none in my experience at least, the HFC CT-1 Ultimates.
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