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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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lots going on with me. some in audio
Had the system playing over 12 hours yesterday and had 5 audio guests from 3 different towns.
All agreed it was the best system- music playback- sound- that they had ever heard. ( including me ) The sound is so PURE, so NATURAL, so REAL it's SHOCKING.
I got to fine tune the tube traps in the morning and made a 2 NEW improvements during the day, one with C-37 violin lacquer, one with RF/IF damping.
I got to discuss and demonstrate tweaks for over an hour and explain my theories as to why this sound is so unique. High Fidelity Cables and magnetic conduction were a big part of the talk because they are responsible for a lot of the Greatness of the sound.. I've ordered more HF UR cables for my system and I'm excited about their arrival.
Calvinj, One CD I like a lot is "Chameleon" by Badi Assad a gifted female brazilian guitarist. There are many contributors to this album, all kinds of world instruments, every song is different, excellent record quality. is available online. Enjoy the music!! D
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geoffkait
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Tbg wrote,

"Geoffkait, if you know that current flowing induces a magnetic field, why were you asking about how magnets can affect something without mass?"

I mentioned the fact that current induces a magnetic field just to show that there is already a magnetic field where the signal in running through the wire, that there is no reason for the special alloy to introduce a magnetic field, which is what one poster surmised. I asked how magnets can affect something without mass like an audio signal because unless the signal is affected by the magnets what's the point of the magnets?

Tbg also wrote,

"Ever run a magnet along a cable attached to your speakers?"

Yes, I have. What do you think the magnet is doing in that particular case?

Tbg also wrote,

"What I don't understand is how a constant magnetic field from the magnets can affect noise from EMI or RFI, especially without also affecting the audio signal."

Actually I don't think your statement is true Re the magnetic field and RFI/EMI. I think that's a separate issue. Mu metal is for (absorbing) magnetic fields, you know, what with the permeability but you need AB5100S or some other way to deal with RFI/EMI which is very high frequency electromagnetic waves, as opposed to magnetic fields. Follow?
calvinj
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@agisthos. I know I'm using this dac to fot to the kst150. It may not work in all applications with this dac and other amps. This one just allows me to do so. I'm trying something different. I have more to do on my system. I'm starting a process that will allow me to get to where I wanna be. High Fidelity ultimate reference stuff will play a huge part in me getting there. It's a keeper in my system. The resonessence mirus dac is a keeper as well.
calvinj
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@agisthos. I can tell there is a slight difference. The volume is a little better on mirus. But it is still breaking in.
calvinj
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@ddraudt. Thanks for the recommendation. I understand that these tweaks are important. Get the major things down then tweak your way into the sound you like the most. The little things are important. The high fidelity stuff is a keeper and you tweak your stuff the rest of the way and other places. Will try to get myself settled and get my tweak on. Lol. Happy listening. Glad we are back to the music. Not talking about that other stuff. Let the Poindexters argue let's enjoy what we have found. Lol.
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