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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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Big visit with URR power cords. Today was my turn to have audio friends in from out of town to hear and play with my system. 3 people came and brought many audio toys. Some toys were trade offs as is the case with many products but no trade offs with High Fidelity Magnetic items. Two friends brought HF URR power cords so we added a 3rd to my system.
Wow! so much more venue information, deeper, wider sound stage, more effortlessness, note sustain, cleaner more musical, more shape, air, dynamics, listening enjoyment. I already had those attributes with 2 URR's and an HF UR WGPC filter but the third was another HUGE jump. We marveled at the sound, amazing! Truly Amazing!!
Then we put a 4th URR in, Wow again as another HUGE performance upgrade was revealed as we were engulfed in the soundstage with impossibly wonderful realism. Sheer JOY!!
One HF power cord is amazing! The more you add, the more amazing it gets.
Warning do not listen if you can't buy them, Hearing them will change your life and You will never again be truly happy without them. ;-) D
acman3
4,275 posts
 
Sammons, I understand why you would want to stay all magnetic with the High Fidelity, but if you need a cable to muddle through with, I would recommend the Elrod Statement Gold to the conditioner before switching to High Fidelity. Nice.
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Sammons, so you can or cannot use the HFC Waveguide power center with US outlets for ac out? Today I heard the Waveguide used with another brand of pc into it and HFC pcs out. And it worked quite well.
calvinj
2,479 posts
 
@sammons. Do what you can to make it work if possible with in the rules where you live. The more you have in the more it improves.
kzhtoo
222 posts
 
How do you distinguish between CT-1 and CT1-E interconnects? I just received CT1-E IC and digital cable, but it says CT-1 on these cables. Thanks.
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