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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Straight.  Didn't even know about cutting it with alcohol.  I am not an alcoholic, see.
You can use the Stabilant 22 straight. No need to cut it. Use it sparingly as it goes a long way. Rick told me about this years ago and it really does work. You can use it inside your DAC on the PC boards etc and inside other audio equipment. You can also use it with other brand/type of audio cables.


Maybe this has been mentioned previous..

I went to the Stabilant site and found that this same product was sold in the USA back in the 80's and labeled as Tweek . Great product and made for a noticeable improvement and we sold many containers of that product.. Glad to know it's the same chemistry and available. Tom
MCo 6 Hemisphere i was able to listen to 8 cd and 1 sacd in a row.  Right out of the case the Hemisphere sound good, more tighter base and back round vocals seem to be flushed out more. I would say across the board the sound was better. Their was no change in the sound stage for better or worse. Until i went back to playing music about 8 hours later, The sound stage seem to shrink and the sound over all seem a little dark. Rick told me that it would get dark before it got better and that it would take some time to break in. How much time he would not say. My flat screen TV which is plugged into the Hemisphere has improved greatly with sharper picture and  more lush color. this TV is about 6 years old and was thinking about a new one but not now. Will report more on the Hemisphere audio sound after i get some more hours on it.
Enjoy Pete


68pete,
Thanks for the update.
Let us know how many hours it take until finally broken in.