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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 Calvin, I love your report. I think the power cords take less time to sound amazing than ic's. I totally agree that The UR stuff eclipses all other cables I've ever heard. i think your in for even more audio fun! looking forward to you next installment.
I know you'r enjoying the music.
D
calvinj
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@audiolabryinth. You are right I haven't heard the better tara labs. High Fidelity stuff in my system right now just has me on an audio high. I can trust it because I know it works in my system. I don't doubt the tara labs are great. I just know what I'm hearing now and it's amazing. I have heard this stuff in a total of about 8 or 9 systems with different components in different set ups and it delivered every single time. I guess that's why I respect it so much. Nothing against tara labs or other cables. I just know what im hearing right now is faster and more natural than anything I have ever heard.
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audiolabyrinth
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calvinj, In the pusuit of Happyness of audio, If it works for you, That is the main purpose, To satiesfy yourself, after all, It is your money, and at the end of the day, It does not matter what anybody says, I am glad you found a product that is good for your system, after all that the both of us have been thru, you deserve it, cheers.
calloway
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Audiolabyrinth...does this mean you are going away from this post...which,after all,is about HF cables.....hopefully so.
calvinj
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@audiolabryinth. I welcome all views of other cables that compare. I'm glad you give us your opinion as well as comparisons to the high fidelity. I'm sold on the effect that it had on my system. I think high fidelity has some cutting edge technology and performance. However, you are welcome to tell us about other impressions of cables. You really should try the high fidelity and compare them with the tara labs.
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