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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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Mapman, I was driving along and saw it on the side of the road. I was scared that I might be hit from behind, but everyone avoided me while I got out and threw it into the car. Perhaps it fell out of a delivery truck but I saw no packaging around it other than the green bubble wrap around one end.

It is still warming up, but already I hear the famous greater detail and ambience. Obviously, beggars cannot be choosers, but this was great fortune for me. I had long thought about trying HFC on phono and had the adapter at hand.
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mapman
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As has been the case with pretty much all the recent shills on this thread, TBG, I didn't expect you would actually answer. But I tried anyway. So thanks for that useless information.

I truly am glad it all sounds so much better to everyone though in any case but that is pretty useless information as well. People try new things and report quantum leaps all the time. Doesn't make it true or not. Just nothing new there that anyone could bank on. Expensive audio toys should and ususally do all sound really good. WHich ones sound best always seems to be a matter of opinion.
rlawry
486 posts
 
Mapman, why don't you do what I did and try a pair of cables? I don't totally rely on what everyone else reports on products I have not heard, but it is at least a starting point. After you have tried them you can then report something useful on this thread, like the cables or not. If you don't like them I am certain you can re-sell them. I assure you I am not a shill, just a satisfied customer of HFC.
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mapman
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I was graciously offered the opportunity to try a pair of the iics on loan. I declined for various reasons though I would have liked to hear. Maybe someday. I'm sure I would have liked them as a loaner. But there is no way I would pay the asking price to own no matter what. So I did not see much point. Actions, like buying speak louder than words.
calvinj
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@lak I hope you enjoyed listening to those cds. It's seems like you have they are some great musicians. Hearing is believing. I been listening a lot the last two days. It's been pure enjoyment. Gush alert!!! When you have these cables with well recorded cds it is flat out amazing. Amazing transparency with the ability to unravel the most complex jazz passages. The guys in phronesis have amazing timing playing off each other. This is where the cable speed and realism shine. Kendrick Scott is one the best young jazz percussionist in the industry right now. Cecile salvant is the best jazz vocalist in the last 10 years. She won the Paris vocalist competition a few years ago out of nowhere. Man and that kikoski is a flat out jam session. When I get the opportunity to hear great music, cabling or equipment I go out of my way to do it. Makes me happy and I really try to give folks good advice on what I actually hear. I had a very happy day jamming my system.
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