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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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Thanks Keith, Yes, cables are critical components. For more than 30 years, I've benefited from having the best cables I could afford.
What one looses in cable and PC's cannot be regained by any other component, no matter how fantastic or expensive it is. HF cables are one of the finest components I've ever experienced!

Another critical component is the room, ignore that at your own peril.
I've rebuilt the walls, ceiling and floor for audio and have 37 finely tuned custom tube traps. So, even crazier than first thought! ;-)
Crazy good music here!!
calvinj
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@Ddraught. @audiolabryith. Cables are components at this level. I put that ultimate reference power cord in and bam. A big piano appeared in my room. I was listening to an album called Saturday Morning by Ahmad Jamal. The great jazz piano player. It is one of the best albums I have heard this year. The piano, drums, cymbals drove me as close to audio nirvana as I have ever been. Ddraught try this album. I think you would like it. These high fidelity cables are next level. The speed in the magnets is taking my jazz to another level.
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audiolabyrinth
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wow dave!, your room sounds impressive, a room that sounds great at a big exspense surely pays off.
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audiolabyrinth
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calvin, what format is the saturday morning by Admad Jamal?, you know 44/16, 24/96, 24/192,ETC... As we know, software plays a big roll in all this, the ole saying, A system is only as good as the recording!
tbg
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Audiolabyrinth, yes but so often I've heard major improvement in just the playback equipment of the same recording.

I now have original double DSD recordings played that way as well as 44.1/16 played double DSD. The former is much better but the latter is much improved with just the filter move way up.
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