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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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I have 1100 hours on my Ultimate spk. cable and it seems to get better all the time.
I've been reading forum but haven't written on this since pg. 3 (early April).
I've been waiting for my new custom integrated amp to arrive but it is at least another month away so I will comment now.
Whenever I listen I am amazed by awesome "realness" like I've never heard in
35 years of listening. There is something so special about the sound from the
HI Fidelity cables that I have been a fan since I first heard the CT-1 interconnects. The Ultimate series is much much much more improved.
At 1100 hrs. it continues to get more liquid, more natural, more powerful, cleaner, clearer and more detailed. they are pure joy.
I hope to get Ultimate REFERENCE Cable and HI Fidelity magnetic power filter box by the end of the year.
aoliviero
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Dear members

Where in the signal chain do you find the high fidelity cables to make the largest improvement in order of priority? IC from source? Pre to power amp or speaker cable.? Which ones give the best improvement? I know a full loom would be best, but if done piece-meal where us a good place to start?

Andrew
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charles1dad
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Andrew,
When I spoke with Rick via the phone he suggested front end(source) and go down the chain.I use just the single digital CT-1U and this "one" cable has resulted in a considerable improvement.I suspect these CT-1 cables anywhere in the audio chain will have noticeable impact.
Charles,
fplanner2000
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From personal experience - Source cable, then speaker cables, then preamp to amp(s) cable(s)
calloway
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Andrew...i agree with both Charles1dad and Fplanner200 . my HF interconnect from my Lumin Network Player to my SET monoblocks made a big improvement followed very closely by the speaker cables.they are amazing.
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