You can lead a horse to water but not make him drink. |
Audiolabyrinth, These cables are still in short supply, especially the Ultimate grade. You might check out A Audio Imports as they are the US distributor. I know many new dealers have come on board, but as you were told on another thread, you can audition them from the Cable Company. Actually, that is where I got my first listen to them. You can also go on Google and find dealers.
I just got the top Ultimate Grade of the High Fidelity ics. This weekend they are going on my burner for three days.
Frankly, I have not heard other cables that sound like these. They have no copper, silver or other normal metals in them. Rather the conductor is mu metal like and magnets are used extensively. |
Grey9hound, just listen to the High Fidelity CT-1 cables and you will hear all you are missing. |
HFC CT-1 ics are $1600 for 1 m. |
Audiolabyrinth, I was perplexed with what you were saying in your post. Is Jmcgrogan2 right? I'm speechless.
I have heard of many guys who are selling cables that cost them many time more than the basis CT-1, not the Enhanced($2800 first meter) or Ultimates($4900 first meter), after heard them. |
Guys, I am now 74 and really need to know one piece of information, when will I die. Lacking that, I am doing what I have know older guys to have done, namely having no patience with waiting for anything. I'm sure that had I been threatened by my health or income loss, I would behave differently. But I haven't, so all ahead full. |
Jmcgrogan2, I see no reason to think you lack good sense. One of the most influential experiences in my life was when at the age of 56 my father died of cancer. He had postponed many things until it was too late. I vowed to not do so. If you read many of my reviews, you can see I am often greatly impressed with innovative technologies. Of course buying the Nantais Lenco Reference is hardly innovative. Typically I have no thought of where I need improvement. The turntable, arm, cartridge case is perfect. I was very happy with the Bergmann and Ortofon A-90, until I heard the Lenco Classic and heard from others about the Ikeda IT-407 long tonearm and the 9TT and Kai cartridges. I must admit that I often totally dismiss some products that others have raved about, such as the Devialet amplifier. I heard it and lost interest. I also reject $100,000 turn tables, speakers, etc.
All I can say is that there is a thrill to realism in reproduced music. My greatest fear is hearing loss, but unlike my seven year younger brother, I have no problem whatsoever.
I'm glad that you are still kicking and listening. |
Audiolabyrinth, it is the teacher in me that is talking. It is sense not since. It is shared not sharred. It is don't tell anybody not nobody. Nevertheless, I like the spirit of your posting. |
Jmcgrogan2, and you, of course, would understand that I think you paint both reviewers and politicians with too broad a brush. But I do also think largely free or actually free publication are under too much advertiser pressure. I much preferred the advertising free Stereophile and TAS, when subscription alone paid for the magazine. |
Jmcgrogan2, I know of several reviewers who I think would take exception to your statement that, "reviewers say what they are told to say." There is little question that manufacturers have favorite reviewers and that advertising is the basis of success in free emagazines and in print magazines also. Some manufacturers do feel some obligation to support independent magazines by giving advertising to them.
Quoting from the manufacturers literature is entirely appropriate if it captures what they say underlies, credibly the product's innovation or strength. Often reviewers lack the expertise to really dismiss the sale pitch among the useful statements.
It often is impossible for consumers in our modern economy to hear competing components at all much less under the same circumstances. Frankly, like other reviewers, it is also difficult to really have the opportunity to do an a/b comparison of the top products. |
Jmcgrogan2, I'm sympathetic with you but think it is over the top to reach your conclusion. This last weekend a friend and I spent about five hours with three Acoustic Energizers and four StillPoints Ultra Fives seeking the benefits of these when strategically placed. Last evening we sat down and thoroughly enjoyed the realism we had achieved.
The quest continues with much enjoyment as the merry-go-round does stop and we will have to get off. |
Jmcgrogan2, I can understand why you had to order your priorities. I too had to do that when my wife was quite ill, but even then I got relief from listening to music. But I see absolutely nothing wrong with enjoying the quest for realism. I don't run off willy-nilly and buy the "latest and greatest" but if I hear something great, I can usually afford it.
I see absolutely nothing wrong with your accommodation to life, nor with mine. If that's all there is, I'll just keep dancing. |
Pops, and you never will. There never is any consensus on anything. That is not uncommon in mankind and does make way for advertising, fancy packaging, etc. I post as much as possible only about my personal experiences. Once in a while there are technical questions.
Yes, it is still fun for me, but I do take offense at self-proclaimed experts. Science has no experts and no authorities.
The High Fidelity Cables are quite unusual as the rest on a conductor that is not normally considered for wire. And they sound quite different from all other ics and speaker wires I have heard. With their CT-1 Ultimates I am getting a realism I had never heard before. Are they the best in the world? How would I know? If you don't take of an opportunity to hear them, you are missing something unique. |
In my experience, no other cables rival the High Fidelity Cables, especially those with the most magnets, have the most dynamics and most detail. Unfortunately, the most magnets mean the highest prices. Of course those heavily touted here are also very expensive.
If you outstanding and inexpensive cables, try the Exemplar eXception ics and speaker wires. |
