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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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calvinj
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My grandmother once said to me if no one's talking about you then you ain't doing something right. I used to be known for changing my cables left and right. It doesn't happen anymore because when I put others in it sounds veiled and covered up. I didn't know that Mcgyver posted on this thread. Lol. We are honored. Give me some bubble gum, a battery, some chicken wire and a Popsicle stick and I will build my own cables. They will come out perfect. Yeah right!!!! I respect DIY guys but this isn't about that. I have never heard anything like these cables in my life and they will not be leaving my system ever period!!!. If you like to build your own I applaud you. But, it's not going to be this good. @lak thanks for putting this
all in perspective. @ddraudt I got these revel studio2 over here jumping right now with some latin Jazz. The Congos, flutes and keyboards and cymbals are moving and starting and stopping on a dime. The pace is dizzying in a good way. Have they even heard the high fidelity? No.
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mapman
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Mine too.
calvinj
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@lak are you enjoying your cables and sound?
calvinj
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@everyone try the album midnight sugar. It's a surprise. It's a blues/jazz piano by tyoushi Yamamoto. Hope I spelled that right. There was a demo of it on Youtube using the same revel speakers I have. The studio 2. With these high fidelity in I think I'm giving that sound a run for its money. Lol.
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lak
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@Calvinj,
My system always sounded good and when I was tempted on several occasions I tried different high end interconnects, speaker cables and power cords. I must admit the best sounding (to me) interconnects and speaker cables in my main system is the HF Ultimate that I'm using. I am enjoying the music.
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