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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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charles1dad
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Calloway,
Your post is insightful and honest, insecurity can manifest as envy or outright jealousy regrettably. There is an upper echelon of nearly every product catagory,High End audio isn't alone in this regard. Automobiles,luxury homes,watches/jewelry, clothing and on and on. A broad spectrum exist for both quality and cost, value is an individual judgement. what people choose to spend(or not spend) is their business.

I have my limits as do most everyone else. If someone is able to spend multiples of my self imposed budget why would that be of any concern to me? It seems it's better to be happy with what you're able to afford and not worry about how other adults spend their disposable income.
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mapman
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Everyone is entitled to their opinions. That's pretty much the whole story here.

Wires that cost more than the price of a semester's tuition at some colleges are bound to be controversial. It would seem to go with the turf. Its strange to me that even the biggest fans won't acknowledge that.

BTW I am not jealous, not that it matters. I could easily afford these wires if I thought them worth the money, but I don't so there. There is no wire that I would think worth it. That's just me. YMMV.
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mapman
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So just for arguments sake, I use DNM Reson ICs exclusively in my system. Price I have paid ranges from $50 up to $200 each.

I would say these make the same kind of differences to the same extent in my system as do the HF wires in others.

If you look at them, there is not much to them. A very minimalist design. I pay the asking price which I deem reasonable for the benefits incurred.

THe HF wires might be better. Don't know. But the sound I have currently meets my goals that I have established by listening to many systems at all price ranges over the years, some with very high end wires like the HF. Live music events of various types over teh years serve as my other reference.

Some day maybe I will try a HF wire. As I indicated initally in this thread, I do find the design to be different and intriguing. I just can't justify the cost at present.

Its true the only way to know is to try. I;d recommend trying the DNMs as well. One might save a few $$$s to invest in their system or music elsewhere. Or not. You never can tell....
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charles1dad
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Mapman,
DNM could certainly be an excellent cable, higher price in audio does not always equal better, no question. Lower cost systems can outperform more expensive ones sometimes. I just would not worry about how others allocate their money was my point.
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