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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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Audiolabyrinth, yes I once invested in a live end/dead end room. After about two nights of hoping I had not wasted my effort and money, I tore it all out. The Tube traps had the same impact. Then are read about diffusion. From The Handbook of Acoustics I had profession model WPG diffusors built. They lasted about five years.

As I said, now I have eleven little 1/2 inch bowls on my walls and ceiling. I have no absortion at all other than me, a carpet, some furniture and thousands of records and cds.
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@ TBG, Awsome, now you are talking, This is why I like you, you have long exsperience with audio, you have done and seen so much, I respect you, this post is in regards to us talking about room treatment,this is my reply to your last post to me,Thankyou, cheers.
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Audiolabyrinth, Tbg, Thanks for sharing things that did not work. I had a close friend who had an over damped room with heavy curtains, tube traps with heavy cloth, absorptive material on other walls ext. it lacked some life which I did not like although it had many other great qualities.
I shutter to imagine electronic room stabilizers, hate the idea and work to keep my signal path pure and simple. I've heard lead sound awful and tube traps sound awful and vibration transfer + vibration damping sound awful. I've heard many products I did not like that others hear did. I believe we each perceive sound differently and prefer our choice of sonic clues. That's cool, folks are different, that is why they make Chocolate, Vanilla and Strawberry!
In my room, the walls ceiling and floor are bare to offer life. the tube
traps are actually my own redesign, much better and very finely tuned. The combo of damping materials I choose and the applications
are very specific. I would never have a coffee table in the way of the music or a high back chair to listen from. but that's just me.
Gotta go, have folks coming over to listen. ENJOY
Dave
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My High Fidelity Cables- Ultimate Reference Speaker Cables are just about here!!! I'm So excited to get them after hearing the effects of Ultimate Reference digital cable and UR magnetic power filter. UR speaker cables will give me a full loom of Ultimate Reference. The Ultimate Speaker cables I'm using now are mind blowing and they've helped redefine the words amazing, lifelike, natural, real, and detailed.
I've already heard how huge the improvement is between Ultimate and Ultimate Reference so I know it will be worlds better, but since every improvement I make theses days puts me into "never heard anything so wonderful anywhere", I have no reference to compare.
Also, all the descriptors have already been used to describe lessor products so even eloquent phrasing will fall far short of adequate for
painting an accurate picture of High Fidelity Cable's superiority.
You just Gotta hear this revolution to know what is possible.
Hope your enjoying the music!
I know I am!!
Dave
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