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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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morningstaraudio
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It is late,( so excuse any whatever's) but after 140 hours on my UR IC's and digital cable , I am loving the presentation that these cables bring. it is an OMG sense, crazy good, best i have ever heard in my system, best my system has ever sounded, I realize that the hours are lacking to give a complete synopsis of what they have done, I expected great things, and they have fulfilled all expectations so far. deep soundstage to say the least. I had the pleasure about 10 years back to hear October Project at the Green Door in Chicago and their return last leg of the tour at the Park West for the second time. Mary Fahl never sounded better than at the Park West, but I was always comparing October Project to my system even back then,They sounded just like their CD. Tonight they revisited my listening room, I don't know the other musicians names but they were fantastic live and exactly placed from memory on the soundstage before me tonight.I've had a boatload of cables in my system over the last 40 years and these are the absolute finest cables at doing what cables are suppose to do that I have ever heard.I had the Ultimate Digital and U IC's running the last 2 months but the UR's are, bar none a complete satisfaction guarantee of the best that can be.
I'm sorry to cut this short, but an early morning is my wake up call and will report after more hours of listening to describe in detail, so please forgive.
Bill
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ddraudt
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Gentlemen, It seems like our thread has been invaded with a few people trying to cause trouble and i am not sure how to reach the monitors.
Jmcgrogan2, Why do you think it's ok to post what others have said on other posts just to give someone a hard time? How is that discussing High Fidelity cables??
High Fidelity cables are wonderful, intriguing, game changing ect.
I hope all who wish to post here will be respectful of others and keep on topic.
calvinj
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No trouble being caused. We are on topic. Comparisons are allowed and it is always good to compare the ct1 to other cables. Come on really?
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charles1dad
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Calvin,
I agree that comparisons of cables are fair game. This long thread has been very interesting and has remained on topic, lets keep that standard intact.
calvinj
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@Charles1dad. I agree. The ct1 really deliver performance wise and it good to know how they compare to other cables people have owned. I like them better than some cables I bought that were bigger names and more expensive. It's good to know that there are other owners of this great brand and I also like to see what other brand owners are saying in comparison. Speakers, amps, preamps are going to always be in the mix. I just know that when you get the high fidelity ct1 cables that they deliver performance wise. I bought some bigger names that I can't say the same thing about. I can't wait to hear the ultimate reference.
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