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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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In my system, the power cords made more difference than the interconnects from levels Ultimate to URH. The Pro interconnect may be better than the Pro pc's but both are worlds away from the other HF gear. I've heard the Pro speaker cables make a huge difference over URH and there is no apparent signal loss in the Pro speaker cables.
I only have UR speaker cables  but hope someday to be able to afford the Pro spk cable.
 Although all HF stuff has similar attributes, the first levels compare to the Pro like a 50 year old VW in a ditch compares to a showroom fresh Lamborghini. They both have 4 wheels but..............


tbg
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ddraudt, I like the image you paint. To continue the car analogy, magnets are like horse power as more greatly increase speed. I know each successive cable series had more magnets. I asked Rick whether there would be enough. He didn't think so. To once again use the horsepower analogy, I think the cost of the car would define the limit of new series. Many cannot afford a Lamborghini.

I have been using the HFC Enhanced phono cables for many years and hopefully will heard the HFC Ultimate Reference Helix phonos soon.
68pete
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Just returned form the Newport Show,2 full days Friday and Saturday and a 3 hour on Sunday. Had a real good time. Stopped by High Fidelity rooms. Spoke with Ricks staff each day and met Ricks family. Everything was 5 star. they make you fill welcome. Need to give a shout out to Rick and crew outstanding room.
Picked up 4 more MC O.5 at show prices great deal. this bring my total to 12 MC O.5s.   In thier demo room they where stacking the 3 way plugs on top of each other (plugged into each other) thus giving you a way to add more MC O.5 to a single outlet. Going to try moving the PSaudio P10 out of the loop this week and plug the Hemisphere straight to the wall. Will add the new MC O.5 to the system after i finish with the P10 change.
OZZY     I spoke with Rick and crew about the XLR caps and they have stalled on them(Lots of new stuff going on per crew) it will be a while before they are ready. Looked at their new XLR interconnects, they have no magnets in the end plugs just in the middle tubes. Could be why their is no XLR caps? Also noticed that they just have 2 single wires coming from plug to plug ends. Maybe i am wrong on this, but should it not  be a positive, negative and a ground 3 wires? Time for the experts to jump in and comment. 
Enjoy Pete

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lak
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Pete, thanks for the update.

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