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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Has anyone seen and/or tried the Surreal Acoustic Lens shown on the HFC website?  What is this thingabob doodad?  It looks as if it attaches to the dustcap or phase plug of a speaker driver but a paucity of other information.  I wonder how it would affect my single drivers.  Maybe I will give Rick a call next week to discuss it.  Thanks.
CalvinJ, Hi Cal, how many of the MC-0.5s have you tried?
Their effect are cumulative in my system.
I just got 4 more to get to an even dozen.
Unfortunately,  my system went down over a week ago and I have been
unable to report on adding 4 more.
Also unable  to repot further on my Pro Speaker cables.
Pro Speaker cables were far superior right out of the gate (and they look fantastic ;-) ) but i can't exactly tell more while using the tv cable box -music on demand. Bummer! D
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I've had my HFC Pro series power chord feeding my Hemisphere for about 10 days now.  It replaced an already excellent CT-1 Ultimate power chord and allowed me to re-purpose my CT-1 Ultimate to power my microRendu music server.  From the get go, it was an OMG moment.  While I realize things will continue to improve and am excited by the prospect of this, after 10 days, I am just amazed by the improvement already.  The increased clarity and more robust tonal body is beyond anything I could anticipate or imagine.  The enhanced layering of detail is simply stunning, even at low listening levels.  It was hard to imagine this type of improvement after all that I already have and yet the improvement is intoxicatingly there.  How is it possible that a single power chord can do this?