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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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Audiolabyrinth, nothing is wrong save your having a problem with David's not inviting him.
calvinj
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@audiolabyrinth. The raidho system that I listened to was before I got the hear the entire loom high fidelity ultimate reference cables. It was before I got to listen to these cables for an extended session. Also the raidho system consisted of more than 250,000 worth of equipment and cabling. Also it was in a sound treated 2 channel stereo home theatre cottage. It was measured by professional sound technicians. I judge the sound by the set up as a whole. I also heard another great system locally that consisted of yg acoustics and mit. It was also very expensive in a sound treated room with its own power supply. I also have listened to about 8 different set ups using the high fidelity ultimate reference cabling. It seems to perform no matter what system you put it with. I'm not saying that all other cables are bad. I'm just saying that my experience with these high fidelity ultimate reference means that they will part of my system for a long time. Dave Ddraudt has also welcomed me to go listen to his system and I will be doing so the next time that I am down that way which should before the end of the year or in the the next couple of months. At the end of the day I will treat everyone I can with respect as much as I can. I will talk to anyone and I will let people I get know listen to my system. I have no doubt they will be impressed with these cables. I am as I am listening to them right now. Lol. Keith once you hear these high fidelity ultimate reference you are going to have to change your Pom poms from tara labs to high fidelity. Happy listening. Lol.
calvinj
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@tbg. Ddraudt has invited me to listen to his system 3 weeks ago and I will soon. I never invite myself or suggest that anyone invites themselves to anyone's home. I'm just happy that I found high fidelity cables because it has given me musical realism that I had not experienced until now. Happy listening @tbg. The speed and realism on my trio jazz is something that I can not live without anymore after I listened to the high fidelity ultimate reference. @ audiolabyrinth. "Step into the light and carol ann"(poltergeist) and come on over to high fidelity. Lol.
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audiolabyrinth
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I can NEVER go to the Dark side of the force calvin, I have been told that a pro review will soon come out stateing that the new two top tara labs cable models will be deemed best available, and tested against all others, personally, I have the third from the top, The Zero Gold interconnect and Omega Gold speaker cables, I have never heard a high-fidelity product better what I have, at the end, the light side of the force will restore all order in the universe.
calvinj
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@audiolabyrinth. Hey if they are good. They are good. Hey, I have heard good Tara Labs. They sound good. I would never call tara labs the dark side. I respect good cables and cable makers. If it gets the job done I respect it. I'm not just a high fidelity fan. I love what they do. I think you can build a system around their qualities. I think that if you haven't heard the best cables you can't really know if they are the dark side. Hey, you are ok. If you ever hear these ultimate reference you are in big trouble Mr. Tara Labs. Hey man, don't worry about what people say. You know you only like tara labs. So when people see you only like tara labs on a thread for high fidelity then they are going to say that you are going to like tara labs no matter what. When you haven't heard the best high fidelity you can't say that the best tara labs beats them. I wouldn't say that but I can say that I'm finally satisfied with a cable that will be a mainstay in my system. You are fine with me. But realistically you know you will never give another cable credit. I guess that's why the others on the thread get upset. I would not worry kieth. It's America speak your mind. But if you will never try the best high fidelity ultimate reference why compare it to tara labs why comment on what they don't do. Remember we are good with each other kieth. I just wonder. Lol.
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