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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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geoffkait
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The audiotweak wrote,

"How do you isolate these cables from the Earth's magnetic field."

Why worry about that since the Earth's magnetic field is very very low compared to say the magnetic field produced by say transformers and even conventional cables. Not to mention that the high permeability mu metal conductor in HFC is an absorber of magnetic field. Hel-loo!
theaudiotweak
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Of course I knew that Gee Off-Gee Off. My post was a subtle point that isolation is not possible and the example was the Earth's magnetic field. Your response is almost a positive comment about HFC cables which means you have suddenly explored their website. Congrats.
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ddraudt
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Tbg, Thank you for hosting this weeks Texas Audio Tour. You system is wonderful and a good time was had by all. I loved seeing all the cool gadgets and gear you have. The sound was fantastic!!!
WE both learned the same lesson about our systems, adding another HF URR power cord made an unignorable and shockingly superior improvement
that will cost us both the price of another power cord. ;-) mine is on order.
You really know how to Enjoy the Music!!!
Thanks again! next tour stop, Houston!
D
tbg
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Dave, you are guys also helped me. It is too bad that others could not make it.

I only wish that I could go back to my system in the early 1970s when I thought it was outstanding and close to realism. I suspect that I would be delighted to return to what I have now.
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geoffkait
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Theaudiotweak, Of course it's only fair to point out that magnetic field has nothing at all to do with mechanical isolation, so I suppose one could say that was a Strawman argument. Good one!
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