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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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debjit_g
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Hi Folks,
I have been following this thread with great interest and bought 2 MC-0.5 & ordered a Reveal balanced interconnect at the LA audio show. I am so much impressed with the MC-0.5 that I ordered couple more. The IC and 0.5's are supposed to arrive next week. I am wondering what is the preferred location of putting the ICs - Dac to Preamp or Preamp to Amp ?
debjit_g
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@lak, thanks. yes, since these cables doesn't seem to be very easy to A/B for their settling time and lingering effect (on removal), I just wanted to get an idea which is the one folks are mainly benefiting from...

Does anyone know how much differences is the Ct-1 compared to the Reveal line for balanced ICs ?
debjit_g
287 posts
 
@jmcgrogan2, :-) yeah, one can figure that out from their website but as you know I wasn't asking about the price diff.

@lak, thanks, great thread...I will possibly call them next week and ask.

Between, I am finding that the 0.5's have a greater effect when connected to the wall outlet directly. I only have two of them and both are on the outlet splitter (from lowes) into the spare duplex where my SR 10UEF powercell is connected. The HF guys told me at the show the the 0.5 also works well on the SR conditioner. I will try it when I get more next week.
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