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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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rx8man
1,484 posts
 
Being one of the first customers of the CT-1's,
I think Rick's cables are already changing the world, I'm trying to imagine what the enhanced or ultimate interconnects will do to me, not to mention his speaker cables!
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Rx8man, having heard and entire CT-1 Enhanced system, you will be in for a shock when you hear such a system.
calloway
874 posts
 
Tbg...you are correct ...BUT....don't listen to a complete 'Ultimate' system ...it's another level of improvement altogether...just stunning..
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Calloway, you have a complete Ultimate system? Wow! And if I recall you haven't had it all that long, so it must still be getting better. Having heard the CT-1s, CT-1Es, and CT-1Us, is the move from Enhanced to Ultimate as great as the step up to Enhanced? It sounds like the added cost might be worth it. True?
rthorp
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I have been listening to the CT-1's for 2 weeks now, and have to agree with all the accolades that others have mentioned! These cables will change the wire industry and eventually as the technology makes it's way into the electronic equipment it will revolutionize the way components are built around the magnetic technology. So far, the cabling is just the tip of the iceberg. Great job Rick! Thanks for letting us be the first to hear the speaker cables.
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