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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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I have just returned from the Consumers Electronics Show. I heard little realism there. I heard good sound reproduction with some of it not sounding as directly out of the speakers and with some presenting a big sound stage. But not one gave the realism that I heard last night listening to my system!

I cannot say that the HFC cables or my Ultimate Reference level of those cables is totally responsible for what I hear, but certainly can say that they are an essential part. I have recently removed all of them and lost the realism. I have also removed the Tripoint Troy Signature and the new Thor SE grounding cable and lost the realism. But removing all the isolation or removing all the components and substituting others was more than I was will to do.

There were no HFCables at CES, that I saw.
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lak
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I have to admit that the HFC do something that gives the music that extra boost of realism, but as I have stated before I had to move higher up the line to hear that. I seem to hear more definition, detail, space and speed.
Just my opinion...
tbg
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Lak, I certainly agree that each of the four levels of HFC is better than the previous level, but I do vividly recall putting the original CT-1s in and being shocked by the speed and high end of these cables. They were a totally new sounding cable.
calvinj
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@lak. The more I moved up the chain the better it got I agree. The high fidelity ultimates have been the sweet spot for me. The music is real. The timing and space is flat out special. The realism is the key. Just sounds live.
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ddraudt
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I agree, uncanny realism that is impossible to capture in words. How can High Fidelity Cables do what other cables cannot? Simple, THEY ARE NOT CABLES!! They are a different device with a different method than other cables. Electrical conduction cables, no matter how simple or complicated, no matter how expensive, all allow electrons to pass. Magnetic conduction pushes and pulls the electrons along AND tightens the electron flow toward the center of the conductor. Most here could imagine the benefits of this electron "help", but the sound created by magnetic conduction is something only hearing will divulge. To Quote Tbg, "Shockingly Superior"!!!
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