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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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mapman
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Tbg,

You definitely have a "laboratory" mentality it seems when it comes to this stuff. Nothing wrong with that, but realize that a lot of what happens in a laboratory ends up being of little value to most.

I disagree that we know so little about producing lifelike sound at home. Come hear my system. That is my goal and I think I have achieved it pretty well.

I'm just not so pessimistic that this stuff is as hard as it is often made out to be. The devil is all in the details. Labratories might produce some new recipes still, but will they really be any better than the ones those in the know already are using?

Just some food for thought. Laboratories is where most all new innovations do start out after all. But it usually takes some time for the good stuff to get adapted by the masses. The average music lover would probably be wise to not jump on every new thing that finds its way fresh out of a lab.
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ddraudt
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I'm enjoying my system soo much these days. It's playing all the time.
lush-beautiful- solid- real- involving - engulfing- goose bumpy.
High Fidelity Cables are a huge part of that. Bigger than any other component in my system. I've been trying cables since the 1970's, expensive known brands, and local attempts at greatness, self built. ALL WERE A PALE SHADOW compared to what I hear now with HF cables, cords and filters. Hence my enthusiasm!
I'm the kind of guy who hates watching sports if the announcers ignore the game to talk about their opinions. Stay with the game guys!
I'm also a guy who scrimped and saved my whole life to pay for a few rent properties. Now that I am in my golden years (with golden ears),
and single, I've set aside my life of poverty and service to others to enjoy the time I have left. My dad died poor and worried about money even though he worked several jobs. This made me consider living for a living in stead of working for a living.
I love this thread and reading about friends experiences with HFC!!
So I navigate past the "Blog Cloggers" back to more interesting reading.
I'm looking forward to Ricks new foray into magnetic conduction components, He's working toward have a complete magnetic conduction system to fully demo the ability of mag cables.
Cheers D
calvinj
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@DDraudt since I have installed ricks cables I am ordering more music than ever. I want to see how much better it sounds and how I can hear more. I'm so happy with the cables that I look for more and more CDs to play. I rush home to listen after work and I get at least an hour in every night before I go to bed. This hobby is about the joy of the music and how it helps put me in another place after a long hard day. I spent so long chasing that now I really enjoy the music more. All I know is that I hope I can continue to enjoy my set up as long as I can and that high fidelity ultimate reference has put me in a happy musical place. Lol. The ear canal don't lie. Lol
agisthos
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I have taken a keen interest in the modern high end cable industry since 2001 purely from a marketing perspective, noting all the hyperbole and technical claims, some very clever.

So I can understand how jaded audiophiles can get with yet another cable company claiming magical breakthroughs. The things is.... with HFC it is fairly true. In 95% of cases people who have been around the cable block think this brand is a spectacular breakthrough.

I can understand the price complaint, but these cables are competing with a lot of far more expensive competitors. IMO the CT-1E interconnects and CT-1E digital cable get you a fair chunk of the HFC performance for a good price. I would skip the standard CT-1...
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mapman
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Its an easy install apparently. Send me a pair to review. I'd be happy to do so and share the results. :^)

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