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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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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. :^)
calvinj
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@audiolybarinth. Man this is what happens when someone thinks there is better than Tara Labs. Come on keith. It's gonna be Ok. Stay positive. Don't be so sensitive. I don't cable search anymore because I got what I think is some of the best. I don't go to the tara labs thread saying negative things because I'm happy with the High Fidelity. None of us go there and post negative on tara labs because when you got the best the rest is just other stuff. Lol. Relax keith. It's gonna be ok. Calm down.
calvinj
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@audiolabyrinth. We are not a posse. Some of us who like the cable don't even talk to each other. I could care less what somebody else's opinion on a cable that I like that works for me. There are things that maybe we don't see eye to eye on however we agree that high fidelity works for us. Tara labs works for you. The thread is about the high fidelity experiences. How can you comment when you never heard the top of the line ultimate reference or even the entry level ct1 for an extended session. The high priced ultimate reference is no where near the price of top of the line tara labs. High fidelity also does the trade up program. People were trading up to the next level of the technolgy . Which I have actually have not seen another company do. Great technolgy and great service from a high end audio company. Pushing the the limits of sound. The passion for innovation in getting our music to sound the best possible. Well it may seem that we are a posse but individually we have gotten great service, great product and great sound from high fidelity. We all chased cables for years and now found one that makes us happy. Tara labs makes you happy so I never put it down because that's what YOU like. I'm not gonna say anything negative about tara labs because the high fidelity puts me in a happy musical mood. Happy listening!!! No negativity towards tara labs. See keith. That's what's happens when the high fidelity touches those ears. Lol.
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audiolabyrinth
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calvinj, I did not say anything about a posse, Ddraudt did, I used the term crew as he specified in his post,calvinj, I have told you many times that i have had the privelege to listen to some of the High-fidelity cables, might not have been their best cable models, extended sessions?, you are correct, I have not spent countless ours evaluating the cables and their sound,To tell you the truth, I do not believe High-fidelity, or Tara labs is the best, It really is about preference of the consumer, and what works best in their system, some cables work better in more systems than others, I also do not understand as to why you believe I have recently said anything negative toward High-fidelity cables, I have not, now I may like to have a little fun with the troll this thread had on it, I got a few good laughs, no harm I hope to none of you here, I believe I am the one to rid the tyrany from the thread anyway!,I did this for my friend Ddraudt, He knows why, he stuck up for me many times, Dave is a great guy, a gentleman!
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