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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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theaudiotweak
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I never in my post dated 9/18 mentioned or inferred electrical impedance. The context stated was of mechanical impedance. Tom
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Theaudiotweak, I can understand that the mechanical impedance at the point of spikes, but what it would be with StillPoints Ultra Fives seems ill-defined. The base is 3 inches in diameter and the top is somewhat smaller. But the top ceramic ball would be very small and what vertical motion there would be there would be gone by the bottom of the ball pile would be gone. Also that on the bottom of the pile would be gone by the top.
theaudiotweak
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Norm

You are describing a transducer, conversion of energy from one form to another. Not as efficient. Tom
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Theaudiotweak, all I really know is what I hear. I have not heard the Star Backstage but nothing I have heard surpasses the StillPoints, and I have tried many, many vibration solution, including the Halcyonics active systems, plus boxes full of brass footers of varying sizes.
theaudiotweak
2,801 posts
 
Norm

Sure it's up to the end user in how and with what means they want to terminate their equipment.

I know that the designer of the product uses methods and control terminations inside his product that are similar in concept to many of our product designs. By using the same concepts for mechanical ground inside and out there will be a synergy of sound by engaging the same methods. Transitional changes from direct mechanical coupling internal and then the relay hand off to devices that claim to isolate or decouple external may deprive the listener the total impact potential of the product they purchased. You may not know for sure unless you try the same methods all the way thru to mechanical ground. Tom. Star Sound Technology
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