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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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tbg
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Audiolabyrinth, I now have all rhodium GTX-Dr outlets in my HFC Waveguide p c and on four of my HFC Ultimate Reference power cords. But I have not had any gold counterparts with which to compare them, with the exception of the HFC Ultimate power cord, which frankly is not in the same league as the Ultimate Reference Rhodium internally, price, or sound.

I have compared silver versus gold ics long ago and some comparison of gold plated RCA jacks with solid copper jacks and always disliked the gold. So you can see that I have done some comparisons, but having done a good deal of scientific research over my career, I don't see any of this as well founded.

In short if you do all of these comparisons, please tell us what you think.
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audiolabyrinth
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thankyou for your reply TBG, This will take a while I am sure, I hate the bussiness of burn-in of anything.
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audiolabyrinth
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I have often wondered where the op is of this thread?, I would like to ask him what the view count is?, I bet it has big numbers,IMHO.
rdoc
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I believe the OP has passed away.
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Damn, I'm sorry to hear that, is their a possibilty to know the views of this thread?
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