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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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CalvinJ, how are the speakers doing?
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ddraudt
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400 hour report on 2 HFC URR power cords. Saturday listening team thrilled by the improvements with another week of break in.
Statements:
"It's way better, way better at everything!",
"The bass is ridiculous",
" It's got more dynamics and punch and is also easier to listen to.",
"The Drums are incredible!!",
"Now that I can SEE the drummers movements, it is clear what He was getting at!",
" listen to that echo- wow!!,
(laughing)," Wow!!, Unbelievable!!!
"This is IMpossible!!"ect…
At times like this, It's great to be me.
Enjoy the music!! D
tbg
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Ddraudt, like you I first heard the URR. You were there, I think, when I put the Ultimate in. I would tell them to buy the two URRs. Put one on the ac filter and one on the stereo amp. My problem is having mono blocks. I'm to get a new music server which will have six power supplies. Initially he was going to need three pcs to run it. Now he has redesigned it to require only one pc.
calvinj
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@ddraudt. I'm good I saw Rick today. His system sounded amazing. He has high fidelity ultimate reference in the whole system. Everything is breaking in and it sounded even better than the first time I heard it. It has speed and a naturalness that I have never heard. Clear and musical. I'm doing ok. How are you. I'm just being patient. I was listening the the high fidelity with the luminance kst150 and the old manley shrimp pre amp. Once again it delivered great sound. High fidelty worked in a different set up again. Sounded great.
calvinj
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Once you take high fidelty ultimate reference out. Your system doesn't sound the same. I'm doing it now. Your system becomes duller. There is clarity and inner detail loss. The system loses a lot of zing and life. The speed on the percussion and cymbals are lost. Also the separation on the same instruments like multiple cymbal taps now just run together. You can't hear the inside of the drum and the skin of the drums. Things lose their sense of space. This is a description of my system with no high fidelity ultimate reference in it. The system sounds ok but no where near as good when the ultimate reference was in. Rick's product is one that is musically transformational. If you have not tried it you need to. It is truly and experience once you put it and the magnetic conduction of the cables start working. Speed, naturalness and clarity are there in spades. Happy listening!!!
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