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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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chatnoir
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Thanks. I hope to find a good price on a digital ct-1e to try in my system.
chatnoir
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I (like Stevereds) am curious about the thinness of the CT-1 and if that thinness is equally apparent in the CT-1e.
chatnoir
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I was going to use a CT1e as a digital interconnect between my Bryston BDP-1 and Lampizator L4G4 dac. I thought the BDP-1 had an RCA output but it is limited to BNC. I guess I will join the queue of those waiting for AES/EBU unless a BNC/RCA adapter would work without degrading the signal / magnetic effect.
chatnoir
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Thanks Ddraudt. I didn't make myself very clear in my message. My concern is with thinness of sound and not the wire gauge. I'm afraid it's moot anyway as I can't use an rca digital cable unless I can either use an adapter or modify my Bryston BDP-1. I'll probably just wait until I can buy an AES/EBU CT-1e.
chatnoir
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Thanks Tbg. I sent a message to HF asking their opinion on the adapter option.
chatnoir
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While waiting for the balanced HF cables to be introduced, I noticed this from Darwin Cables.

Our challenge to compare our Ascension line to any cable at any price stands.

Has anyone compared this cable to the HF line?
chatnoir
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I added a MC0.5 but haven't yet had the overwhelming positive advantages as others. I initially plugged it in to the unused half of the duplex used by my überbuss. My tone was shifted up so I heard more detail in the uppermost frequencies. I also got a real boost in the area around 7khz that was hard and unpleasant. My soundstage moved forward and flattened. As this was not a desirable change, I moved it to an unused plug in my überbuss. This minimized the effect and became much more listenable. Tonal balance is still tipped up but not painful. after 24 hours it is better but I don't really like the tone - it is no longer real but hifi. I suspect more burn in will help as it sounds flat and bright like a new cable. Absent a positive change from further burn in, I will definitely not add another and will likely remove the one installed. I am hoping it will settle down.
my rig is: bryston bcd1 - lampizator g4l4 - Eddie current balancing act with px4's and audeze lcd3 fazors. I would describe it as falling slightly on the dark side of neutral. I value tonality and micro dynamics. 
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