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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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Finally got my system retuned after replacing a part and removing a dozen bybee filters in preparation for my next High Fidelity URR PC . Last night it sounded better then it ever did before!. Two friends listen last night one said,
"There is absolutely no extra noise anywhere!, It's perfect... Flawless! The other said, "It would be like trying to describe an acid trip, This system takes you mind somewhere else!" I say," what fun it is to astonish people every day!!" Best part is that I get to be awed, every day. ;-) HF Magnetic conduction changes the game so completely that old benchmarks become meaningless and previous audio education and experience fail to enlighten!
Hope you all have a chance to visit this new world and learn the language!
Cheers D
tbg
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Mapman, And I am of the opinion that I cannot achieve the results I'm getting with digital signal processing.
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mapman
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The real world prices are coming down. I saw one here for $600 the other day. Just a little lower and it might start looking more like a reasonable deal for a wire that uses inexpensive common commodity materials like mu metal and magnets rather than a cash cow for the distributors.

But frankly I'd still rather have the DSP than overpriced magnets,mu metal or acid trips. :^)

Its true. Sorry.

Hopefully there is some room here to talk solutions and not just shilling for specific products by the chosen few.
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mapman
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"Mapman, And I am of the opinion that I cannot achieve the results I'm getting with digital signal processing."

I have a pretty extensive professional background in DSP. I'm pretty sure it could be done. But you would have to know what to do. Just like anything else.
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mapman
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TBg, you don't have to agree with me or vice versa.

I don't expect that any two people would do things exactly the same way. That's what makes the world go around. I'm just pointing out the alternatives for the benefit of anyone who might care.

Plus I may be helping to keep this thread's ratings up with some fresh ideas besides buy more HF because its a world of its own. You guys should thank me for that I think. :^)

When the market for these products matures, people might be all over this stuff. You never know.
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