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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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ozzy
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Interesting how this very long thread is really based on comments from about 5-6 people.

So, I will try to add some variance.

I just purchased a used CT-1U Digital cable.

First impression:
It has a lean sound compared to the HiDiamond Reference cable. The HiDiamond cable is a Balanced XLR cable while the Hi Fidelity is RCA.

So, I am not sure how long it will take for this "used" cable to hit its stride, but I really hope it gets better.
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audiolabyrinth
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The interesting thing about Jmcgrogan's Tara Labs, The one Interconnect,His cable does not have the HFX grounding station Tara supplies with the version of the one they sale today,, he also does not have the jumper cables that ARE suppose to be used with the cable, when you use the jumper cable to connect to the pigtail wires that come out the cable to the grounding station, the sound is improved with much more body to the sound, and deeper bass that is defined and very taunt, vocals become extremly more realistic and natural as well too, that said, I know that the ct-1 cannot compaire to the Tara labs The one if used correctly, the jumpers are entirely part of the sound of the cable, I have personally done many, many, test over the years with The Tara grounding stations and the jumper cables from all sizes to useing none, before you ask, YES, I have listened to the ct-1 cable, cheers gentleman.
judyazblues
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And one of the 5 is a part time reviewer who paid 50% (maybe less) of retail or got the cables gratis.

This is the dirty side of high end audio right norm?
calloway
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Judyazblues....looking at your other posts on the various forums i see nothing but negative comments that put either someone or something down...what a sad life you must live.The reality is that your opinions,are, on this forum and the others you have posted on , totally irrelevant to the discussion at hand.
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