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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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charles1dad
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Hi Tbg,
To be clear, is it your opinion that the HFC power cables offer more improvement and value to a system vs their IC and SC if one had to pick and choose?
Thanks,
tbg
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Charles1dad, well in retrospect and not having removed all prior HFC stuff perhaps a better way to say this is that it gave the biggest jump. When Rick was here, we put it between the wall and his Waveguide power center and after it settled in and we listened, I just looked at him in disbelief.

But I would certainly try a HFC pc first if you can try pcs then ics and speaker wire, etc.
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audiolabyrinth
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Agisthos, very funny!, I have said nothing about the Tara labs cables here in weeks unless someone makes a coment like you, you have no idea what you are talking about when it comes to High-fidelity cables selling everywhere!, LOL!, HA,HA, As a matter of fact, there is a 6ft pair of ct-1 ultimate referance speaker cables for sale for dirt cheap here on audiogon right now, these are not demo cables,I do see far more of the high-fidelity cables for sale these days, what excuse do you have now?, my post was telling my friends that like high-fidelity cables of fair deals for them to afford, nothing more, your post was out of line!, everybody, there is a 6ft pair of ultimate referance for sale now on the gon for dirt cheap, that is not a demo pair of cables, good luck on getting them, cheers.
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audiolabyrinth
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Agisthos, Now that I have re-read your negative post, what do you mean by, Two months ago Rick cleared OUR two dozen varios demo,, do you work for Rick or High-fidelity?, or you a dealer?, the way you worded your post, I believe you should put a dealer disclaimer on your post so we all know where you stand, because I believe you are a dealer.
agisthos
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OMG there is 1 pair of speaker cables on Audiogon, HA HA, dirt cheap, good luck getting them, your gonna make a big loss HA HA

This sort of talk is such a transparent troll and slur. No I am not a dealer, I am on Highend Electronics email list where Alfred announced why he had the show and demo stock to sell.
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