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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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travbrow
277 posts
 
I like how each time he adds another cable he claims more massive "sound quality" gains. Even after his system was already sounding so unbelievably mind blowing, blah blah blah or whatever Complete over the top BS.

You really need to know cables can't make that much difference and are the least important thing to worry with and waste money on. Most experienced audiophiles figured that out.
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geoffkait
23,365 posts
 
Your hearing is only as good as the best system you've ever heard. Old audiophile expression.
keithtexas
352 posts
 
Might have been discussed earlier in the thread, but do the HFC cables use magnetic conduction similar to the neodymium 'kegs' on the Mad Scientist Neo cords?
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Keithtexas, I spent some time on Google gathering information on the Mad Scientist stuff. I saw no mention of magnets anywhere. It maybe that their filter use magnets, but they say nothing to suggest they do.
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Travbrow, all I can say is that you are wrong about the impact of cables and David's system improvement. I was there when we put an addition HFC URR power cable in and heard an improvement that caused me to buy another one for myself. I also heard his system for quite some time prior to installing that new pc. It was not as dynamic as mine, but nevertheless, it was quite good sounding, especially considering that he had borrowed amp and speakers.

You are whistling into the wind if you say that cables cannot be as important as other components, and I am talking about power cords as well as ics and sws.
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