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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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tbg
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Ddraudt, I must say that yesterday I had really the first instance where something was jaw dropping. I got several HF power cables. We put one in prior to the HF Magnetic Waveguide power filter, listened briefly and went to lunch. On our return Rick and I both looked at each other in disbelief for what we were hearing.

I find this jump greater than any other I have ever had. More to come but not here.
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ddraudt
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Tbg, that's wonderful news!! …….I want some.
Funny What HF products do.
Most product comparisons end in an "aha" moment where one is way better than the other. Improvements in High Fidelity stuff brings
disbelief, amazement and awe because HF designs allow music to be heard in a new way. Much more real than I/we imagined possible. So realistic that it confounds the brain for a time. Too wonderful to be comprehended.
you said, "more to come but not here". A curious statement.
If not here, where? if not now, when would be my question?
Thanks Norm,
Enjoy the music- Dave
tonereef
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I just received UR interconnects (trading up from the Us) and have posted initial impressions on head-fi in The Stax Thread III (page 137). Also some brief comparisons with other ICs I've listened to over the last few months. I can already say this: the URs make a huge improvement in my Stax SR009 system.
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ddraudt
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Entheuasiam- strong excitement about something : a strong feeling of active interest in something that you like.
Sweet music is playing thru my Ultimate Reference speaker cables 24/7 and I'm really enjoying music more all the time. They have about 270 hours on them now. They have gotten wonderfully more liquid and effortless.
The superb soundstage and increased tonal quality surprises. As a matter of fact, everything that was surprising about the Ultimate cables is even MORE surprising with the Ultimate Reference cables.
SO VERY REAL SOUNDING!!! At the risk of repeating myself- WOW!!!
;-), D
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ddraudt
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Tonereef, Nice post on head-fi, Thanks. The Ultimate Reference are
truly superior and will delight you even more as the get hundreds of hours on them.
Good listening!
Dave
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