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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
609 posts
 
Thanks Nick, I'm happy you're enjoying these revolutionary cables too!
I've learned so much about magnetic conduction in the past 18 months.
I've heard unbelievable, unequalled improvements with High Fidelity products and I'm surprised at every upgrade's incredible advances.
There is much more to come from High Fidelity. Try to imagine a bypass cap and other internal components with magnetic technology…
Most have not yet heard the power side of the HF line which is every bit as astonishing as the signal products. Truly amazing!
I wonder about how to let people know about this monumental, must have, no going back, Revolution in audio playback???
Those who have not heard it could not possibly know just how Cataclysmic HF's magnetic technology will be. 20 reviews and years of blogs fall short because all the words have been used up on far less
world changing items. I know folks who never read reviews or blogs. From what I have learned and heard…I believe all manufacturers will have to go to Magnetic conduction to stay in the game. A bold claim and perhaps I'm preaching to the choir. I have people over once or twice a week to listen and I have lent HF cables to Stores, companies and friends, and it talk about HF a lot. This is slow going. I've seen how blogging on other sites can go horribly wrong ;-0. It'll be interesting to follow the progress. Happy listening to all! Dave
silemus
2 posts
 
It's always interesting to see new products with new design philosophies. Not having a local dealer I can't demo these cables, but I would like to know some users' experience.
1. Would the sound quality collapse with these cables in wrong direction?
2. Does the sonic change from these cables resembles that from a good power conditioner or such?
Thanks.
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Silemus, I can answer question #1.Yes it does change the sound. In fact the manufacturer said that one magnet in the wrong direction among the many on each cable harms the sound.

The sonic change of all the High Fidelity products sounds much the same, namely great speed most evident in the leading edge, great dynamics, and on many recordings, a lighting up of the recording that makes you think you are there. I have heard these characteristics only in their power conditioner.
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fplanner2000
616 posts
 
Hi John-

As you say, you have never heard the High Fidelity cables. While I would agree with most of your generalizations, they are exactly that. When you actually DO hear these cables in a decent system, I think you will find fast, detailed attack in addition to a natural decay. There is NO artificial truncation to the decay at all, nor is the presentation "forward". Its just natural, as if you were there.

That is MY experience and part of what makes these cables so special, at least for me.
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