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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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ddraudt
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Hi Friends. A reminder that there are many people who post on all types of sites just to get a response. Usually folks who feel so empty or alone that even a negative response is contact with the outside world. Another type feels so broken or powerless that they try to manipulate others to feel powerful. Or both of those.
Me, I'm looking for contact with others interested in High Fidelity Cables
to share HFC product experiences SO, I skip the ones trolling for trouble. I find replying can escalate into negative responses. Then the Sheriff steps in and blocks further posts.
I'm here to ENJOY the MUSIC. sorry for those poor dears who can't. D
calvinj
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@Ddraudt wow some people are really out there. I just know that every since I put these cables in my system that they are special. The SOUND is the key. It's all about the sound not some test tube. All I know is that the audio I use it on sounds better. Some Dealers would just love to see High Fidelity Cables go down. They don't like the heat that they bring to the table. I'm using the High Fidelity Ultimate Reference Speaker Cables. They are staying in my system with the LSA statement amplifier. For the record I have had experience with more that 25 different kinds of cables. THe High Fidelity cables AKA "The Game Changer" are special. I guess when you come on the scene and people love the sound this type of stuff happens. It's interesting how HFC is willing to demo cables out on a regular basis because he knows they are good. These cables are faster, clearer and more natural than anything I have ever heard in the cable industry period. Wowww I guess this is what happens in this industry when you have a great sounding successful cables. Challenge paper reports all you want. I want to challenge the only part that matters. YOUR EARS. Uh oh here come the haters. Hater alert. Hater alert. I pray for those who try to attack the blessing.
calvinj
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@tbg you are right. This business of audio can get nasty when the heat gets turned up. Dealers get mad when they can't empty your pockets because a better product came along. I guess it's a true sign that HFC is that good.
agisthos
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I know for as fact Rick Schultz had 3rd party testing done. As well as the distortion and SNR figures HFC also did testing of the square wave rise time, comparing standard cables to CT-1, then CT-1E then CT-1U e.t.c showing a faster and faster rise time.

So why don't they release such data and white papers? Because of people like Badman. The discussion then becomes all about the data, the testing methodology, and the trolls get the ability to grandstand.

I'll give you an example, Badman says because components and speakers have inherent distortion, the claims of HFC reducing distortion are thus impossible.

These two statements are what is known as a non-sequitur, or 'one does not follow from the other'. You can easily test for audible distortion and SNR using the physical speaker output in a anechoic chamber, then swap components and cables downstream in a controlled manner, and see the measured results of those changes. This is common practice across the audio industry, why would someone think taking such measurements is impossible?

At first I was disappointed that HFC did not enter the measurement wars, but if Badman's statement is the sort of illogical thinking and nonsense you have to put up with, why bother even starting the measurement discussion? I can see the point.
calvinj
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@agisthos. You made made some great points. I have had extended demos with high fidelity equipment from the regular ct1s all the way up to the ultimate reference. I know what I am hearing. The more high fidelity the lower the distortion gets. I have listened on different equipment amps, pre amps, sources etc. The cables clearly have prat that is I approached by any of the 25 or 30 different cables I have tried. They are also very natural and the get better the higher up the line you go. I have had all of them in systems that I have tested or demoed. I'm not looking at white papers when I'm listening to music. I trust my ear!!! Audiophiles don't look at papers and go wow this level is .00123456789 off. We trust our ears and how it sounds. Lol. If someone did that at a listening session with me I would put them out. Lol. Go back to my sweet spot and keep listening.
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