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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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mapman
22,913 posts
 
"He mentioned that it was as amazing as his cables. "

Well, that's a good start I suppose.
ketcham
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I you have read my posts elsewhere, you will know my system has evolved into all Allnic gear. I placed 1.5 meter ultra reference between the dac and pre then to amps. There are now musicians playing in my living room. The sound stage is so deep and ethereal even on occasion an illusion of sound sourcing from my side or behind me. ...often the hairs on my neck will raise up because the music is so visceral and emotional engaging.

I can see why this thread has the steady few who post passionately about rick's accomplishment. It took 100 hours, but wow! ...this is highly understated!

Now do I get one power cord when I need 6 or 8. Or get speaker cable? Audience AU24se is what I currently use. They are amazing cables themselves.
calloway
874 posts
 
Audiolabyrinth..your're sad..i really feel sorry for you..
acman3
4,336 posts
 
Ketcham, Powercord/s IMHO!
calvinj
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Fellas I'm going to RMAF next year no matter what. It's a whole year away now. We should go and all listen. @audiolabryinth there are people that went to the show that saw tara labs cabling. I didn't go so I'm not going to comment on what was there or not there because I can't. There were guys on this forum that actually attended and saw them. I can't argue with what they saw because I DIDNT SEE IT. You or I have no business saying that they were not there because we didn't go. I have been to shows and there are always cables being used by exhibitors even if they don't always list them. I stopped posting a lot because I think I started sounding like I was comparing High fidelity stuff to stuff I never heard. I wouldn't do that. I can't say High Fidelity is the best in the world. I just know it's the best I have ever heard. Why would you say that TARA LABS is better than everything else all the time. I really feel sorry for you. I feel bad that I'm even responding to your comments. It just doesn't make any sense. You are actually telling people who spent three days at a show what they did or didn't see!!! Wow I think you are starting to hurt the TARA LABS brand with these outlandish comments. I like High fidelity and it will be my brand of choice for a long time. I hope you are enjoying your tara labs. However, coming on another thread and telling people what was or wasn't there at a show you never went to is very sad. I really feel sorry for you. It's not about tara labs or high fidelity but after seeing your comments I don't think that anyone can trust your impressions of the cables you talk about. Have you even heard these new cables that tara labs has released????? When did you hear these cables that you speak about??? I think all of the guys who post about the high fidelity cables on this forum have heard them, own them, or demoed the cables that we speak about. I have heard all the cables and amps that I speak on extensively. I'm not attacking you kieth. I'm just asking you a good question. @tbg, Ddraudt,fplanner2000, Calloway,lak,Jfant,johnp and anyone I forgot. The excitement that I see that Rick has for the innovation of sound is special. Dare to be different and expand the limits of sound. That's what this hobby is. The innovation and will to excel in how we hear the music in the purest form is what I hear in the product and the person who makes it. Until I rebuild my system that's all I have to say for now. Please stay on topic and block out the stuff that is important or serious. Kieth "Come on Maannn!!!!"
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