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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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High Fidelity Wave Guide Power Box... (HF WGPB)
awsome, breathtaking, extraordinary, stunning, spectacular.
One week break in, followed by
an exhaustive 10 hour assessment of the power box
by 3 audio entheuasts.
1- 35 yrs. in audio product testing & development.
2 - 35 yrs. in speaker & “iso devices” designer and builder.
3 - cable and power box designer and builder.
(2 of the 3 guys own HF Ultimate cables.)

In Short.... We tests Rick Schultz’s magnetic wave guide power box
(the larger version) in conjuction with many enhancement devices. cables, connections,- and items for isolation, damping and shielding.

Reviewers comments on the sound

The final result transported us to a new world...advancing
the definition of aural excellence.

HF WGPB made EVERY aspect of musical reproduction better.

I can’t believe this sound!!

Beyond all the standard audiophile buzzwords like
tightest, chrispest, fullest, quietest, cleanest.... most liquid, most musical, most solid image,,,
There is an uncanny sense of emtional involvement beyond all previous experances.

Wow!, MAN!, God!, Wow!! Oh- Ah-Ooo(repeaded many times)

Killer!!

Can you tell Rick you lost it??

I’ve never heard anything like it.

What I once thought was wonderful is now nothing compared to this.

I may have to stop listening until I can reproduce this sound again.

I have an extra kidney I could sell.
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Ddraudt, I wish I had been in College Station and been able to join the listening rather than waiting a week to hear one.
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charles1dad
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Given my experience with the HF cables the response to the WGPB isn't a surprise and actually expected. It would appear to be the case that this and the Tripoint Troy are both sublime products. Either is probably a major asset to any audio system. Both are made by exceptionally talented and driven people.
Charles,
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ddraudt
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TBG, My home and the HF WGPB test were in Austin.
I wish more folks could have heard it too.
Looking forward to you views once you get to try it.

After reading reviews for over 3 decades, I struggled to
find a way describe the amazing experience fully without
rehashing overused phrases.
Still trying to wrap my head around the experience.
With some tweaking.... the WGBP brought my system (with all HF Ultimate cables)
so far beyond what I dreamed possible that I am still dumbfounded.
Even music I don't like sounds good.
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Ddraudt, I have been around for a long time also, since the late '50s. I too am at a loss for words even after HP wrote a new vocabulary. I have already had marvelous improvements recently not only with the High Fidelity cables as to leave me realizing how deficient my sound was even four years ago. I have come to totally reject those who would have us be satisfied with good music and the belief that we will never get a perfect reproduction. The HFCs and other things make me realize that I have gotten much closer to "real." It is absolute thrilling to hear great recordings that will never be heard again except as reproductions that actually sound real.

In addition to realism, I am hearing more instruments and great tumbrel accuracy, and I might add more mistakes, lip smacking, etc. All of this ad to sitting very close to the performers in seats or in recording venues where I would be unlikely to be. If the WGPB adds as much as have the latest of the HFCs, I will be tickled to death.

I thought your post conveyed excitement; screw anything else.
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