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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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jcaudio
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Sorry about the lack of pictures on my site of the Waveguide units on my Ultimate speaker cables. Phone camera was real fuzzy but will take a bunch of pictures this weekend if anyone interested.

I agree with Calloway's assessment of these regarding Valhalla. I used to be a Reference dealer for Nordost and always had a deep love for the Valhalla but these are just scary what I now hear in my recordings. In fact I have been listening to many of my old standby recordings just to see what I have been missing.
Don't get me wrong, the Nordost is still a fantastic cable and I could easily live with them forever, but, these are really special, even with only 6 days if break in.
Real test will be this weekend as my wife plays piano and is brutally hard when she evaluates my systems as she correctly states many systems just do not sound like a real piano😄
knghifi
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Calloway, you have a complete Ultimate system? Wow!
How can it be a COMPLETE system without the PCs? I didn't think they are available yet.
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rx8man
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Rick's new company is going to take off like a rocket ship.

I remember saying cables don't make much of a difference, ya right!
calloway
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Knghifi...calloway here...i do not have a 'complete' HF 'Ultimate' cable loom at this point..i actually take posession of the CT-1U i/c tomorrow to go along with the CT-1U speaker cables..i currently use the CT-1E i/c..as i understand it Rick will be out soon with the pcs which i certainly will try...tomorrow will be a fun day with both 'Ultimate' cables in the system.
centline
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I think that the new cable has an ability to define all the aspects of a recording.Giving new details while holding the fabric of the music totally in tact.Resolution is so transparent that you realise that you are hearing things that had been previously blocked but are now clear in a recording.
This cable makes incredible music that one has to hear to believe;its so intangible but soooo tangible once one hears it. If Meat on the bones is what you are after? Be prepared to feel the meat of the music as it surrounds and passes you like your standing still.I marvel at how much this cable reveals without lifting a damn finger and yet it weaves amazing images.
Is it the Best? Maybe, if all you want is the original sound of the recording! If your okay with that, then you and I concur,giving us one of the most musical signals in existence. I suspect that this maybe the Case!

Cheers Dennis
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