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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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timztunz
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If this has already been answered please forgive me.  I've tried to figure it out from the previous posts but its a bit daunting.  I have two pairs of CT-1's.  If I get the adapters for them I believe that its a popularly held opinion that adding the adapters to the CT-1's is a better situation than without the adapters, right?

Does that take them up to the level of Enhanced?  Ultimate?  I wouldn't think to Ultimate, right?
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abucktwoeighty
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My analog adapters are arriving tomorrow. The website doesn't specify whether to place them before or after the phono preamp, so I guess I just pick the cables I want to use. I want to put them on the turntable interconnects.
I just looked at the pictures in the link I provided on my 11-25 post. The pic with them connected to the amp shows the arrows on the adapters pointing towards the male end. In the other 2 pics the arrows point towards the female end. If I get a set that are pointing towards the female end I can't use them on my turntable cable. Will have to put then on the cables coming out of the phono preamp. Will have to contact them to see what's up with that.
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abucktwoeighty
1,079 posts
 
Emailed Rick and he stated that the ones pictured in the ad connected to the amp (arrows toward the male end) don't ship until next week, so I guess mine won't work on the turntable cables if they're the ones with arrows towards the female end. He also said I could send them back to trade for the right ones. They'll arrive tomorrow.
yoby
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Hi Danny (Acman3): You mentioned an AC adapter you tried, but I don't see anything about it in the High Fidelity website or mention of it on various dealer's websites. A Google search shows nothing. Was this something that Rick made specially for you?
acman3
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Yoby, It may have been a prototype, but it definitely was not for sale yet. I returned it to Rick, when I had an amplifier problem, since I could not be of help.

Theory is that magnet draws the electricity, but it does not pass through the adapter like all the other HFC devices. It just plugs into any open plug. Perhaps someone else has the adapter and can comment.

I went to purchase more RCA adapters, but I guess they are sold out. Anybody know if more are coming?
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