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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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mapman
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"Mapman, I totally disagree with your statement, "The ultimate sound is not the only thing that matters in the world, even in these parts."

TBG, you might be right. It seems to be the only thing that matters to you. You would think integrity and ethics would matter as well, especially when large sums of money are involved? Go figure!
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LMAO;
Not only is this forum somewhat informative regarding HFC but entertaining too like a "soap opera! 😉
tbg
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Mapman, nobody ever appointed you as the ethic police. Kiss off.
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Tbg,

I think luckily there are many in this world who think ethics matter and will speak up when needed. If not for that, we'd all be in an even bigger world of hurt by now.
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You are correct Mapman - I just prefer listening to music rather than talking about it. However this forum has not only kept me entertained Ive learnt some stuff along the way so thank you to everyone who has contributed. Just trying to toss up now whether to go down the power conditioning and power cables route or to buy a new dac.
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