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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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Shipping notice!!
My HF URR power cord ships today! I'm very excited!!
I've be anxiously awaiting this Jewel and am now more anxious.
I've heard the URR is too good to believe and my system is already so
un fathomably amazing that I am awed every time I play anything!!
What new vistas await? How does inexplicably good get way better??
Stau tuned.
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tbg
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Ddraudt, where are you going to first put it? In my first experience I put it on the HFC WGPC. It was shocking after an hour and a half. You will hear less noise and more detail, like the decay of notes. On individual components it will make them louder as the crap on your ac line is removed.
calvinj
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@tbg congrats.
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ddraudt
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Thanks Tbg, Makes sense to me to use it with my HF- UR- WGPC but i'll be trying it in different places and on different systems in time.
what do you think the break in time is for the URR pc?
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calvinj
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@tbg@Ddraught. I put the high fidelity ultimate reference full loom with one power cord. I'm using the veloce pre amp and amp and is flat out a glorious sound. @audiolabryinth. I had to to use one balance tara labs on the veloce amp lol. @tbg @Ddraught. What is the break in time on the speaker cables. The speaker cables just went in tonight and I am like wow. Rick really did it with this stuff. The speed and naturalness is off the chain. The drum work is flat out mind blowing. The response on multiple drum hits is unlike anything I have ever heard. The decay of cymbals is like floating mist. The soundstage is deep and wide. His cables are just different from the rest. Genius!!!!!!
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