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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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ddraudt
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Calvinj, will be good to hear new CD's (my only source at this time).
I'm sure my system is very different from yours so It really will be an education on High Fidelity cable products on other equipment. Perhaps you will even find something nice to say about the sound here. ;-) I will be getting a new set of speakers in a few weeks and a new amp in a month and I'm looking at a starter digital streamer/card reader. So this is a great time to visit before months of break in and tuning. Friend and I were talking this morning about how High Fidelity Cables make us consider changing components to get more of what the cables do. First time in all my listening years that I have been this happy about audio. D (beautiful music in the background)
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swampwalker
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Mapman
This would be really strange were it to turn out Calvin and Dave really are the same guy.
Especially if it turned out that Calvin couldn't find Dave's house!
calvinj
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@ddraudt. Yup I have thought about changing things myself. I have started to use that Tidal streaming service and running it through my Resonessence invicta mirus dac. I'm getting some really great sound. The high fidelity ultimates really help with realism. It allows me to still enjoy the quality of sound with the streaming. Tidal is supposed to be cd quality. It's the best streaming service I've heard so far. I let my parasound cd1 go in favor of my Dac. I'm glad I did it. However, sometimes I miss the silver disc. Lol.
calvinj
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@ddraudt. Also happy to be able to hear your system soon. That's what the hobby is about listening. All that other stuff is useless to me.
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geoffkait
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Mapman, even better, they are both Rick Schultz. That would be way cool!!
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