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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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Calvin, Norm, Keith, I enjoyed Calvin's post! Love to see that amazement
I feel like the a charter member of the "Crazy Club", a polite way of saying Audio addict. My full loom UR cables, + UR - WGPF, + URR pc
cost 9 times the amount of the rest of my system. And why the H would anyone do that? It sure sounds crazy to the uninitiated. But the Incredible Sound, the Astonishing Experience of High Fidelity products can be irresistibly alluring. like sex or drugs to some. Which is why we say "don't listen to them if you can't afford them" because they are exceedingly hard to let go of.
I'm listening to music much more than ever before because the Wow factor is off the charts. I'm so continually Thrilled, Emotionally Involved, Enveloped, Transported, and Awed by what I hear these days the adequate descriptors allude me. What price for that, my friends, what price for that?
Before I heard these dangerously good products I would have never imagined spending this type of money. So… Is it crazy to hear these
gems or crazy not to?
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audiolabyrinth
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TBG, A member of audiogon once told me, those who die with the most toys, WINS!, Enjoy the music.
calvinj
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@Ddraught. @Audiolybarinth. It does seem crazy but it is audio nirvana. It's like getting to OZ at the beginning of the movie. You just hear a clarity and natural sound coming from your instruments that you never heard in your system with the ultimate reference power cords. One more thing is the speed. I was listening to the percussionist Kendrick Scott Oracle. His album Conviction was a Grammy nominated Jazz album. The speed of the cymbals and drums are unmatched by any other cable I have heard. It is the speed of the magnets in the technology that make them faster than all the other cables. I heard a 9tap cymbal that I never heard before. I heard all 9 taps with proper decay. The backgrounds are so quiet on one of my Christian Mcbride albums when it is quiet you can hear him breathe. This cable is a winner
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ddraudt
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I've really enjoyed the recent postings, thanks...Anyone have ideas about shipping expensive items outside the US?
Must be able to insure for from $1,250 to $7000. Got looms of U And UR so, The former has to move . Hope everyone is enjoying he music. I'm having a great time! My music is much richer, I am much poorer.;-)
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audiolabyrinth
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@ Ddraudt, Ha, Ha, You gave me a great laugh, Now, I really do not feel so alone in this club, as I said, alot of others on audiogon would think we fell off our rockers, whatever, I can imagine we reap the benefits, and they can only think, what if!, Bravo to Norm and Dave for believing cables are a componets themselfs!
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