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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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marqmike
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Well said Charles
A high quality product is a high quality product no matter what else is out there in the endless universe of products. Enjoy IT if that is what you have and don't worry about what you do not have. You won't be as happy. Be happy. By the way John, I always appreciate your posts. They have some lighthearted, considerate and helpful information. Especially concerning cables. Thanks
marqmike
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I could be called bad things here but I want to thank some of the older respectable ones, Csmgolf and Jmcgrogan for speaking up when it calls for it. Thanks for doing what you can to keep our site something to benefit from. Thanks guys.
marqmike
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Mapman. I hope these guys don't have a good fart. We will never hear the end of how they felt about it.
marqmike
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I think, if I understand Mapman correctly, next time I start making a change I should start with the cables first and work out from there. Spend more on my cables. And I agree with him if understand all the comments on this thread are correct, that I will be living in hi fi heavenly paradise with just one HF cable. As if right next to the 'one' himself. Then if that is how it turns out I just may look for some passive components like a passive amp and such to make my cables shine even more. Keep the comments flowing baby.
marqmike
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I guess I got caught up in the hysteria. Boy it is easy to get excited and loose equilibrium. So what are the facts, just the fax man, nothing more. I guess I will have to go to another thread for that.
marqmike
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03-08-15: Swampwalker
I think Rick has a $70K+ speaker cable that is all magnets. Maybe Audiocrack should try one of those?
For $70K it should be made out crack, not magnets.

03-09-15: Mapman
Hey its a high fidelity thread so the sky is the limit here.

03-09-15: Ddraudt
It's been a fun and interesting ride from lamp cord to High Fidelity UR Speaker cable. High Fidelity has shown me magical things I could not have imagined. I love music even more than I did in 1975.
Hope your journeys have been fruitful and joyous! D

Swampwalker and Mapman I think you guys figured it out. HFC cables have ingredients in them that make people(according to Ddraudt)see magic and fly sky high. I'm just saying. I hope thay don't get in trouble for that. Can't say we didn't warn them.
Ddraudt abd TBG and others I appreciate your sharing your views here. I hope you take my posts as some light hearthed fun. Since I can see every getting these cables at least I get to hear something about them.
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