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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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tbg
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Judyazblues, I was already getting industry accommodation pricing before I agreed to reviewing. Is that the dirty side of audio and everything else? You are wrong, however, about accommodation pricing. Generally, it is 50% off but sometimes it is as low as 70% off or as high as 20% off.

I know of reviewers who get permanent "reference" pieces forever. I have no such pieces and would never have any. I should say, however, that sometimes it would be nice to have more than one pair of speakers, etc.

Mind you, that this thread is for enthusiasts of the HFCs, no one else need be following it if you lack interest. How about going a flying a kite?
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lak
4,674 posts
 
Ozzy, can't you use your cable cooker on that CT-1U Digital cable?
calvinj
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@tbg I agree with you on the BLUES person. Just a Debbie downer in every way. Always putting people down. All the threads I look at. I just ignore it. I am glad that you review things and let us know about different products. I trust your reviews as being pretty spot on. The better the high fidelity stuff gets is up the Chain to the ultimate reference. It adds more body weight and even more naturalness. I got my Duke Pearson the "Right Touch" cd yesterday. He is a 50s and 60s jazz pianist. This cd was amazing yesterday through my parasound cd1. The high fidelity ultimate reference gave it liquidity but in a natural way. The speed of the cable on this kind of jazz allows it to excel on busy complex jazz passages. It also allow them to layer properly.
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ozzy
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Lak, I will put it on my cable cooker when I return to work. I guess I expected more from this used cable with all the acclaim.
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