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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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lak
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Spar,
I can definitely try that.
Thank you for the suggestion.
In my main listening room I had the HFU power cord on my CDP for 10 days but I still did not hear a wow factor, maybe I'll try the HFU for a month on the CDP in my main listening room system that gets 3 to 4 hours of use per day.
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calvinj
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@ddraudt. @tbg@lak@cmsgolf. I'm really enjoying the gato fm6 speaker. I think they compare with the big boys at a great price. I don't hear any weaknesses. I use the high fidelity ultimate cabling and it works like a charm. Sounds great. Getting more listening in daily. I still need to break them in for a couple months. I heard the speakers get better.
knghifi
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Lak, if you want WOW, try Shunyata Sigma series. It's relatively inexpensive compare to the competition.

Shunyata Alpha series is also very good. For my digital, I have an Alpha Digital on digital side and Sigma Analog on analog side.

As my Sigma Analogs break in, I'm leaning towards 2 more Sigma HCs.
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mapman
22,763 posts
 
Reading the material on what the magnets do on the vendor's site, I'm guessing what the magnets do to the circuits they are attached to probably takes more time to play out fully than other cables.
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