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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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mapman
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"it's always interesting reading how different people have different perceptions on similar topics"

That's for sure. As long as the listeners are human, perceptions are one part of the equation that can never be factored out. That's what helps make it an art beyond just an exercise in technology.
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ddraudt
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Sammons, welcome back and congratulations on your WGPC!! a rare and wonderful device. I call it amazing but "wave guide power conditioner "is one name. "power box" to my friends ;-)
The reason I like using a URR into the WGPC s that you end up with two fantastic Magnetic devices in series, and everything else is plugged into that combo. all components benefit. That being said, you will have an opportunity to try many combos.
What I would love to hear is HOW IS YOU SYSTEM SOUNDING??
Cheers D
tbg
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Jmcgrogan2, my first CT-1 and CT-1Es were from the Cable Company and I was told the CT-1 was well broken in and the CT-1E not. Perhaps this is the explanation. But when the CT-1Es, a full loom, were broken in for nearly a month only then did they have the top end of the CT-1 IMHO.

What I observed was that the Enhanced, Ultimate, and Ultimate Reference cables each took longer and longer time to break in. I have heard many great sounding cables but only the HFCs have the top ends that lend realism to music reproduction.
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sammons
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Thanks gents - unfortunately the waveguide is the only place I can't put the urr cable due to local regulations (see previous posts) and not having US outlets in the wall (illegal in New Zealand). Anyway my system is sounding amazing and I'm not missing my vinyl at all (blasphemy I know but it's the truth). I'm also using a entreq grounding system which has now settled down and has cleaned up the noise amazingly well. I'd have loved to get the tripoint but I just couldn't justify the extra dollars especially as I have no opportunity to see or hear what it does. Overall the current system is the best I have had and it's stopped me trolling the net for upgrades. The best thing is that I'm now searching out different types of music to try as I have spent the last 35 years being a prog rock collector but now have a substantial classical and jazz collection with a smattering of funk, brass and country music to enjoy.
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