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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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Ddraudt, the Ultimate waveguides are used in the small one and the Ultimate Reference in the large one.

Charles1dad, I will soon have a Waveguide Power box. I reviewed the TriPoint Grounding box some time ago and recently learned that it is replace by an improved model. I loved the Troy, but could not afford it at the time.

I don't think they are not incompatible. The troy has nothing directly to do with the signal or the ac. I may get the new Troy for review or even just to try.

I would not hazard a guess as to which would have the greater impact.

You know that Tripoint does have a very expensive ac filter.
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charles1dad
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Hi Tbg,
Yes I know these two products are designed to do dfferent things.My interest is just based on a strong curiosity, if you could only have one or the other,which one would provide the most overall impact/improvement in a system upon insertion. I`ve never read a less than rave comment concerning the Troy by those who`ve actually heard it.
Charles,
tbg
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Charles1dad, when I get a hearing of both, which may be soon, I can make at least a personal judgment. I did love the original Troy.
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charles1dad
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Tbg, Thanks.
tbg
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Charles1dad, when I get a hearing of both, which may be soon, I can make at least a personal judgment. I did love the original Troy.
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