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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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tbg
5,263 posts
 
Calvinj, I've only owned one piece of Mcintosh gear, the model 78 tuner. Other than the looks of their gear, I see or rather hear nothing that would cause me to ever buy any of it. I remember going to a CES show some years ago, when two guys were discussing new Mcintosh speakers. One was a dealer and raved about them. I noticed a Mcintosh room and decided to give them a listen. As I walked in a young lady welcomed me and gave me brochures. I took two steps into the room and heard them. I turned around and left. The young lady asked if anything was wrong. I lied and said that I had forgotten to bring my camera.

Years ago, I knew a guy in the Dallas area who had one of every model Mcintosh had ever made. He had a two story home and on every step of his stairs, he had two pieces on each side. He also had shelves in one of the upstairs bedroom with more components on each. I wonder if anyone collects different samples of scat.
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ddraudt
609 posts
 
Calvinj, hello friend, I'm good. I can relate to taking time to build up
HFCables in my system. It has taken me several years so far and I still owe money and want more. Hard to quantify how much better the UR stuff is than the Ultimate line. To borrow a phrase from Tbg, "Shockingly Superior". "Off the chains" is good. I thought the Ultimate was 10 times better than the Enhanced and the Ultimate Reference is 10 times better
than the Ultimate. To me UR is a NEW WORLD even a New Galaxy in audio. Extremely addicting, once you hear them you will do crazy things to posses them.
As far as the rest of my system and taking time on it, over 3 decades so far. I must enjoy the journey as well as the results. I have audio plans that will take years more to realize but I must say the Ricks Magnetic conduction cables breathed new life into the Audio game.
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Ddraudt, I have just tried another very good power cord that is fairly inexpensive and gives easy to listen to music. Then I put the HFC URR back on and heard the revelation of realism. These best HFC cables and especially the power cords just kill all previous thoughts that I was approaching realism. It is the decay of notes that yields this. It is just wondrous. But, of course, I could attend many live performances were many of those that I listen to still alive. And this is all very fragile. One Stillpoint Ultra Mini of the four was not in contact and the magic was lost until I fixed it.
calvinj
2,401 posts
 
@tbg. You are so right. The Mac sounded full but slow and plodding with a haze. Not very transparent. The prat was not that good. It was subpar to me. I'm gonna get more high fidelity when I finish building this system. I have one piece but need a power cord eventually. I feel like a junkie without his smack right now. Lol.
fluffers
78 posts
 
Guys- Just ordered 2 sets of the ultimate interconnects to replace my MG audio planus wires- Question -how important is the speaker wire in this setup as I did not order the speaker wire just the interconnects
Also since I got them used with about 200 hrs I am told- How long a breakin period should I give them before critically listening against the MG audio wire- thanks3
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