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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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sabai
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Mapman,

You stated "... DD is a shill for this product plain and simple." It certainly looks that way, IMO. The gushing descriptions -- followed by more gushing descriptions. The fawning over Rick Schultz -- followed by more fawning.
sabai
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Calvinj,

You stated "If you like to build your own I applaud you. But, it's not going to be this good." You are welcome to drop over the next time you visit Asia so you can judge for yourself.
calloway
870 posts
 
Sabai..that's a safe invitation to make...if you have a spare set of your cables lying around why don't you mail a pair to Tbg and let him do a review of them compared to the HF cables. i am sure he would be willing to pick up the cost of shipping. if he wouldn't ..i will..
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mapman
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Fwiw I asked early on if anyone here doing the gushing actually paid asking retail price and did not see any responses. Gushing by known paying customers carries more weight for me.
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ddraudt
609 posts
 
Hi Calvinj, I did hear a sample of the music Midnight Sugar and it was very nice. It would be interesting to hear it full on, in my system some day.
I have more High Fidelity Products to audition and write about in the future.
It's an interesting challenge to describe the sound to someone who has not heard High Fidelity magnetic wonders. Since one who has not heard it could not fathom it's effect by reading any description. It is comforting to know that some of the people posting here actually know anything about the experience. That is what I read and respond to. The rest is just something I skip over to get to posts of substance. I do communicate directly with folks around the globe who are as excited as I about High Fidelity. We laugh, exchange stories, and look forward to our next HF piece. How refreshing!!! They too look over this site to find word from experienced HFC users. They are also well aware if Thread Trolls and skip the noise. I very happy for you that you are enjoying your system so much!!! D ;-)
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