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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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Calvinj, went tp Norms and was amazed at how much better his system got.
I hope he comments.
My system is reduced to background music only as I see to repairs and upgrades.
In the meantime I'm keeping busy with cleaning and improvements, communication and planning, design and testing. I developed tools and a method if cleaning and polishing inlet and outlet contact points without having to take them apart. I'm experimenting with less damping and more energy transfer with great results.
Working on Improving my WGPC and getting more URR power cords.
What's up with your system??? D
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Rlawry, thanks for sharing you experience. It is so much fun to put a better HF item in and hear the improvements. great description, Thanks D

PS. HFC power cords would blow you away!
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Lak, Thanks for your post also. I too got more adding a Ct1.
I like the "More natural, truer to live performance" description of High Fidelity Cables. It captures the essence of what they do. I want more!!
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@Ddraudt@lak I was listening to my system this week a lot after i took some days off at first I was worried but I had to remember that my speakers needed to be broken in. I have had them now for about 3 months I probably have put 350 hours on them now. This week they really opened up and the music became even more realistic. I'm using high fidelity ultimately on it right now. I will probably be putting an ultimate reference in the system soon to get another bump in performance. I'm running the kr audio va900 integrated amplifier with the gato fm6 from Denmark. There are probably only 3 to 5 people in the United States that have my speaker and they are truly amazing. When you add some high fidelity in the mix it takes it to a whole other level. You have to let cables settle in and you have to be patient with your equipment. Break in is for real. I'm enjoying my music. I hadn't posted for a while because of the folks that were posting that had never listened to the product being negative and not adding anything. I enjoy high fidelity and the music and enjoyment that both bring. Once again in my system I have a sound that is fast yet musical. The backgrounds are full of information. I was listening to a jazz album today and you could hear some of the musicians talking and making sounds in the background. That's comes from the depth in sound that my system has along with the high fidelity that has my system performing extremely well.
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Calvinj,
You must have been very busy to take several days off from listening to your system. You will have to let us know how many more hours your speakers will need to fully break in; when you know.
Until then enjoy the music...
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