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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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Audiolabyrinth, Thanks for the bit off topic question. simply put, Thermal breakers use heat to trip breakers, heat caused by the power running thru high resistance wire, so your power must run thru a high resistance wire… not good!, slows dynamic punch, robs detail, adds noise.
A magnetic/hydraulic breaker uses a surge in magnetic field to throw the breaker. NO HIGH RESISTANCE WIRE = Better sound. I've been using them for 30 years without issue.
One small problem (or two) There is no electrical code for mag breakers so they are not legal, and, they do not fit in a home electrical breaker box. I do my own house wiring and live without rules. The mag breakers are small and can fit inside the case of a thermal breaker. I haven't bought one in many years but they are maybe $20 each. the one I liked the sound best is from Carling Technologies
part # BA1-B0-22-630-121-C Enjoy!
theaudiotweak
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Like using magnets that sound better than fuses.Where did that idea originate.Who thinks that way,way out of the breaker box.Tom
jafox
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Ddrault - As a software engineer in the cardio medical devices world, I am fully aware of the importance of technological changes and the never-ending quest for "perfection" and success. However, as you point out, being dissatisfied brings change. But I will point out that being satisfied brings stability.

As for you being a member of the "small group of dedicated audio addicts", 100s and 100s of Audiogon members would consider themselves members of such a "club", myself included. One does not need to be obsessed with the cable-of-the-week club to be addicted to achieving a music playback system of high performance.
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jafox
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Thank you too John. It's a time to rediscover the music library ….. AGAIN, and get educated on the DSD format.

Oh I am sure that when JD comes over and hears the system that has now been moved upstairs, he will want to move the speakers, re-arrange furniture, re-route cables, make a note that the image is off center by 2 1/2 inches (easily tweaked by the SoundLab sensitivity adjustment on the back), suggest better isolation of components, etc., etc.

The unobtainable is indeed obtainable - when we can sit there and feel that we are in front of a singer, piano, saxophone, percussionist, etc., rather than in front of an imperfect system of hardware ……. we have arrived. The key is that this experience is consistent across a large part of our music library and not just a dozen or so audiophile recordings that we listen to again and again to validate the system's expenditure.

Perhaps you need that one magical system update for you to "arrive". May I suggest that you audition a Lampizator DAC. 8-)
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