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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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In my experience the CT-1 was a great experience in natural sound and openness. The CT-1E was twice as good with added clarity bass and highs… very nice! The floodgates open with CT-1 Ultimate, a truly different class, 10 times better than the E, jaw dropping realism
amazing bass and highs, pure engaging sound, hard to imagine or describe. The CT-1 Ultimate Reference was, to me, 10 times better than the Ultimate!!
A new galaxy!!! so good it's as hard to describe as magenta to a Tara person.
Funny, do you remember what snoopy heard when humans are talking?
Wa wawa wa wa wawa wa! That is what post about how much better these sound with good costumer service or all the hype without ever hearing the magic. I glaze over when the wa wawa wa starts and look for some interesting to read.
Enjoy the Music mi amigos
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mapman
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Has this thread "jumped the shark"?
jafox
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John, since you own some HF cables, that promotes the HF team to the 4 Musketeers! Doesn't that make you feel special?
tbg
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Mapman, I think that is what some hope, but I think those of us interested in others' experiences with HFCables should just ignore those such as Jmcgrogan2, Jafox and Audiolabyrinth and stick with what we had been discussing.
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