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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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geoffkait
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That's one angry audiophile.
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geoffkait
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Helping a human being out? Do tell.
badman
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8-09-14: Agisthos

I know for as fact rick schultz had 3rd party testing done

08-11-14: Agisthos
Badman, perhaps the testing was done on amplifier output, not speakers, perhaps it was on just the DAC output stage, testing a single digital cable.

At these points in the signal chain, the relative differences of cables are magnified relative to total distortion levels.

You are just way out of line accusing people of being a fraud when you have no idea of the testing methodology (neither do I know it).

But I will tell you one thing, Rick told me the external testing company was most surprised about the SNR changes, rather than distortion reduction you are focusing on. To them that was even more impossible.

BADMAN SEZ:
So you know it for a fact but haven't seen the details of the measurement setup? So your fact is based upon "Rick said so". Not surprising, but still pathetic. Your misapplication of logic while condemning me for the same is even more pathetic. Anechoic chamber testing is all well and good (but not strictly necessary since you can use gating) but doesn't change the fact that to reduce system distortion by 14% you'd have to have at least 14% of system distortion originating from the cable interface. This is not the case in properly functioning gear, plain and simple, the measurements don't exist that back up the claims being made.

They were amazed by 1.5dB eh? That's just Rick making things up because it sounds like a good pitch, and you biting. 1.5dB is nothing.

The ignorance of the most basic aspects of performance is what allows Rick to make ridiculous claims without being challenged, backed up by tbg who fails to evidence anything other than his own foolish dogma.

Oh, and the whole claim of soldering magnets inline being inspired by Jesus is some freakish combination of delusional and manipulative.
agisthos
504 posts
 
rant over yet?
calvinj
2,315 posts
 
@badman. It comes from somewhere right? Why not him. Ideas come from somewhere. All I have to say is I really wish you well. It's seems like there is a lot of anger in your posts. I guess when someone is sent to try to kill JOY. They really work hard to get it done. I if you are right or wrong I don't think those who are in it for the music really care about a sheet of paper. I looked at your post and I don't understand the math part. I just understand the sound part. This thread is for those to share experiences with the cables. Have you tried them? I think I can speak for most of us on the thread. You made the point you wanted to make. Or you believe you made. We want to get back to the joy of our listening impressions and experiences. I hope that you can find peace now let's get back to why we post. Do the cables sound good or they don't !!!!!!!!
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