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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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Great News!!! I'm getting two or 3 more High Fidelity Power cords to try as well as a UR IC and some other cool parts Tomorrow!! I'm very excited by this and more excited that Rick and his crew will stop by to listen this weekend!!! since Rick last heard it I've gone from full loom Ultimate to full loom Ultimate Reference, added a URR power cord and have made 100 other tweaks and improvements and a year of break in. He seemed somewhat impressed last time and now its galaxies better. What fun and excitement!!!!
The music is on and I hope you are also enjoying the music! D
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audiolabyrinth
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Hi D, let me know how the visit goes from Rick and his crew, who ever the crew may be?, I look forward to your enthusiasm, this is what I am talking about!, excitement, passion,the love for music, Happy listening!
tbg
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David, having a full looms of HFC UR cables and four of their URR pcs but having been without three of the pcs for the last two months, I imagine you will swoon this weekend. I will be back in Texas next weekend.

Enjoy yourself!
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ddraudt
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Audiolabyrinth, thanks Keith, I will let you know how it goes.
I would say that Ricks' Posse is a group of very serious audiophiles who like to have a lot of fun..
Tbg, Welcome home Norm! I'm looking forward to this visit with Rick and will be headed to Houston next friday to visit our audiophile friends there armed with many High Fidelity Cable products to show.
I AM having a lot of fun with audio. HF cables take a system to a place
non magnetic cables can't and I've learned how to get even more out of my HF products ( and everything else in my system.) Also, my new speakers are just finishing the design stage and in a few months, I start tuning the prototype speakers. AND My amp designer/builder
has decided to add an additional bank of capacitors but I still hope to have it in September.
As you may have guessed… The music is on, as usual, and the sound…A M A Z I N G ! ! ! D
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mapman
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I will find it more interesting when I hear people here swoon and then actually pay. Especially if no previous high cost wire that can be sold off to help fund the change/upgrade.

I would not be so lucky. Sour grapes I suppose. :^)
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