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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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juliejoema
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Hello RLawry,

I found that going from Hovland MGII up to CT-1 between my tonearm and phono-pre was a huge improvement, and going from CT-1 to CT-1E was also a big jump, but not as big as going from Hovland to CT-1. I would imagine going from CT-1 to CT-1U would be a very noticeable improvement.

As posted earlier, when I went from CT-1E to CT-1U between Phono-pre and pre the improvement was much bigger than I thought possible. If I had the money, I would make the upgrade, but I'm awaiting my CT-1 speaker cables to finally make my whole system HF, so that's where my upgrade budget went (along with more LPs).

JA
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mapman
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Ok so tell us about all that and why you like it then. Or not. Its up to you really. Its just continuously talking about how good wires sound without providing the whole story has limited value IMHO. It makes you sound like a shill, even if in fact you are not one.
tbg
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Mapman, does Audiogon pay you to be a shill policeman? If not, I guess you are self-appointed.
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ddraudt
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Mapman, I can tell you that I have a small room and do "near field " listening
The small room has 37 tube traps tuned within 1/8 of an inch or less. I use hundreds of pounds of damping material and at least 8 custom isolation tables. All my cables and power are High Fidelity UR or URR where possible.
I use over 40 iso feet consisting of Cerabase, Stillpoints and Star-points currently leaning toward Star Sound Technologies points and bases.
I use a hundred other tweaks. I'm retired so I can spend 5 to 10 hours a day working on my system. I have no tubes or turntable any more. I've been heavy into "no limits audio" since 1980 ( the lunatic fringe of audiophile-dom ). I only know a small handful of people engaged in that level of audio pursuit. It would help if I have tons of money but alas! I don't.
I could tell you that high level audio folks say very nice things when they hear my system and have had 4 current audio reviewers over to listen as well as Audio store owners, Recording studio folks and music artists who all have been impressed.
I can't really tell you how it sounds in a way that would come close to the experience. I do attempt to relate my experiences but I'm no reviewer or writer (obviously ).
I will continue on the best I can. ;-) D
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mapman
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Tbg,

Shilling might be unseemly but is legal in these parts it seems.
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