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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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Tsushima1, I agree that the UR IC's are Revelatory. I hope you get to try HF power cords also as they are as big as an improvement OR MORE than the signal cables. Totally mind blowing purity and imaging with much more detail, speed, pace, tone, intimacy, emotion…… louder also.
Note: I have gotten more out of my HF UR full loom by applying the same techniques of isolation damping and shielding I use on all other components.
I'm at the point with these marvelous High Fidelity products that I would change my components to ones that work better with these cables, cords and filters. They are That good. as a matter of fact I'm hoping to audition Ricks new Magnetic Conduction Amplifier soon.
Cheers D
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audiolabyrinth
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H Ddraudt, That's funny you mentioned that you would change your componets to accomadate your cables, I have been doing that for many, many, years now with tara labs cables, when this is the solution, then you know you are happy with your cables to the point, if anything changes the presatation or tone, that componet is gone!
calloway
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Audiolabyrinth....of course you have..!! Forget what forum you are on again..?.
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ddraudt
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Audiolabyrinth, Keith I have found that high Fidelity Cables and other products make any component sound better and have proven it to myself by hooking $60K worth of HF stuff to a $4k system with unbelievable results. I've tried many combos of system with more expensive cables than components but not at a 15 to 1 ratio.
HF sounds even better with $60K+ worth of components too.
This post is not for those with the faint of wallet.
I do recommend that you try an HF power cord. Most impressive!!
Enjoy the music!! D
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audiolabyrinth
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No!, what difference does it make that I am talking to Ddraudt about Tara labs or High-fidelity cables here? Dave knows what I like, I know what he likes, this does not divide our friendship at all!, calvinj comes on the tara thread all the time talking about the HF cables, I dont care the least bit!, I enjoy what he has to say about his cable journey, and his love for music, cable brand has nothing to do with it, I like many here on this thread, your comment to me is like saying, hey dude, if you like Magico, you cannot talk here because this is a thread that all of us like Tannoy, really, whatever.
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