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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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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. :^)

Whoever might care.....

Always looking to be wowed......
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Mapman, as I said I don't care about your opinions.

I cannot imagine that you really think findings come out of laboratories. I've been in three. They are typically a long work bench stuffed with parts and tools.

As to your systems sounding good to you, I used to think mine was 90% of the way to reality. Many new things have convinced me that my present system is at least twice as good as it was. This is all about being complacent and fooled by what you hear by your hope of having a system to brag about. LOL!
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mapman
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Tbg,

If you say so.

I really don't care that you don't care either. :^)

A big part of my work environment at a well known US corporation is a lab environment. Anything new dealing with technology here always starts there.

For me, its about how things work and get done in the real world, not any bragging rights.

These ICs sound cool. I'd be happy to try a pair and provide findings. Not likely I'll be shelling out the dough needed to buy though, even if new kinds of sonic orgasms are the result.
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ddraudt
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even if new kinds of sonic orgasms are the result. Mapman,
They are!!
cheers
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