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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 have an original post on the H-Cat preamp that had 6,985,105 views and 1087 posts, not that it was a fun thread, but it must be a high.

I original poster here had largely the same first experiences as I did. The Cable Company had sent me two HFC ics. One was the original CT-1 and the other the CT-1Enhanced. I got them three days before I left for CES. I put the original in and just gasped at what I was hearing. I've probably had forty different ics over 45 years and never heard anything like this. The top end was just amazing. I put the Enhanced in and was less impressed. I then realized that I had been told that the originals had been well broken in. When I returned from CES it was definitely superior.
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ddraudt
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Audiolabrinth, Hi Keith, My experience with Gold, Rhodium, Copper for inlets and outlets is that.
1) I've never liked the sound of gold. I like more fine detail than gold allows.
2) I've always liked the pure sound of copper. Even though oxidation is an issue.
3) Rhodium on a few inlets or outlets can add some sparkle. But too many Rhodium parts gets too cold and harsh.
I tried the Rhodium and Gold Furutech outlets and liked the rhodium better. Now I am using ATL 2000 CU outlets (copper) from newcablestudio.com, because I find them quite superior. I have 4 in my WGPC, and 4 other cu 2000 outlets with furutech plate and covers in my system. much cleaner sound! Most of my power cords have ATL copper ends on them.
I have 4 ATL inlets in my system that are 4 layer (copper, silver, gold then rhodium), They add sparkle without getting too harsh.
I think that a lot depends on ones system and personal taste.
ENjoy the music!! D
metralla
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That would be

http://www.atl-newcablestudio.com/

Regards,
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audiolabyrinth
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TBG, That is incredible views you got for the H-Cat pre-amp thread, likly, the most I ever heard of Norm, my Tara Thread is not doing to bad, 82,000 views in 8 months, climbing fast each day, it has done better the last three weeks than it has done in the last 3 months, all of you are welcome there, and thankyou for allowing me to talk to all of you here.
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audiolabyrinth
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HI Ddraudt-Dave, I was wondering where you have been, must be quite busy, it is good to see you, yes, I got a Furutech GTX-D Rhodium oulet only coming from Steven Klein of sounds of silence audio company that makes these air plithes for resonance control that goes under any componet, you should check his stuff out, very interesting indeed, and, I am getting the complete cooked Furutech GTX-D Gold outlet, wall frame, carbon fiber outlet cover from Chris Van hause there at vh-audio, Dave, I only use two recepticles, I am going to have to go through the motions of burn-in to get impressions with what works where and on what, the good news is that If I do not need the Gold, Chris is willing to swap it out for the Rhodium at no cost but my shipping back the version I do not want, I thought that was a fair deal he does not offer on the normal bassis, The rhodium will be here saturday, the complete package will be here latter next week, all of it is paid for right now, it's just I elected for free ground shipping from Vh-audio, Dave, latter I will get the frame and cover plate for the other recepticle, LOL!, out of money today from making these orders.
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