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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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agisthos
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Tsushima1, the speaker cables have high impedance so with certain amp/speaker combinations it perhaps may not work out. The issue may not be your Martin Logan's but the amp used as well.

With signal cables such as IC's and digital cables, having high impedance is not an issue so I presume compatibility is better.
calvinj
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@Ddraudt. Got a speaker will report out soon. Got what I want in the sound. It is great with high fidelity will give a full report after it's all set up. @ tboooe welcome to the audio matrix. Lol. @audiolabyrinth I'm gonna slow down here shortly. The audio chase has worn me out. I want to get it all set up and enjoy the music. I'm gonna slow it up. @tbg I will ask him later this week when I see him. I would love to come listen one day. We will have to set that up. I always want to hear different systems and great sound. I know you have put your knowledge of audio into building what you have in your system. We will make a listening session happen soon.
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audiolabyrinth
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calvin, I took a peak at you Dac, this thing looks great!, I seen the specs, a canadian company you want to go with?, how does it stack against you know who that starts with an A,LOL!
calvinj
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@audiolabyrinth. A lot of reviewers said it beats it. Now you have to understand that the dac chip that the auralic uses is made by the brother of the resonessence mirus owner. Think about it. They developed the ess sabre dac chip. Got to be good. Lol.
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audiolabyrinth
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calvin, Is the Dac burn-in yet?, If so, what camp do you believe it belongs in, warm resolution Musicality, or cold analitical steril sound that most out there believe is music that I get listener fatigue from?
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