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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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Hello all, I've been having great fun with HFC power cords lately and my tweaking of waveguides. We have been enjoying another astonishing level of
being "inside the music venue" realism. I'm blown away by being engulfed in the soundstage today, and every time I sit down to listen. Never heard anything like it.
More HFC Magnets- I ordered a double DSD system yesterday and like any components I buy, I must figure out how many more HFC products I MUST
get to complete the magic. looks like I need a HFC UR IC, 2 Ct1 pc's and another bigger HF power cord. Anyone want to buy a used kidney? ;-) D
calvinj
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@ddraudt URR power cord is sounding really good.
rlawry
485 posts
 
I too just bought a URR power cord to place between my HFC power conditioner and my Manley Steelhead phono stage. After only a few hours' use I can hear the usual quantum leap in what HFC does so well at: immediacy, tactility, presence, quickness, dimensionality, detail but not edginess. What is so great is that even crappy recordings are now listenable, not just the usual audiophile-grade recordings. HFC seems to transport the musicians into my listening room.
calvinj
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@rlawry. That URR power cord really takes things to another level. It just pulls all the instruments out the speaker into the room. Enjoy.
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ddraudt
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50 page blog, although not a record, is very impressive! I surmise the products must be quite special to warrant all of this.
Thanks Rlawry, Calvinj for your descriptions of the improvement with the URR. I agree wholeheartedly and look forward to the next High Fidelity
Cable I buy, and the next.
Right now, I can think of 4 more HF cables I hope to buy.
The sound here is alluding and uncanny, so real it's crazy.
Cheers D
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