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, what tweaks have you removed? Would you consider the Stillpoints speaker footers as tweaks? It seems that your tweaks were directed at dealing with colorations in the signal cables that have since been replaced by the High Fidelity products. Is that interpretation correct?
Linkster,
That`s a good question. The recent changes I`ve made(Duelund,Star Sound and Synergistic Research fuses) all their contributions seem elevated even further with the HFC in my system.This total effect is quite beautiful to hear.
Charles1dad, it seems your tweaks improve performance and Tbg's were interfering (in that they dealt with colorations that were removed when HFC appeared on the scene). Is this correct? I'm afraid I'm a bit confused.
Linkster,
In my case I have to believe that the products I`m using are`nt creating any particular coloration. In fact it may be safe to say they have reduced coloration in my system and that`s causing the improved sound.
Regards,
Linkster, actually the StillPoints Ultra SSs seem even more significant. I use a Weiss DAC202 for converting FW to SP Dif. It was already isolated on my SP Rack and on their new Grils. I even had it on Syn. Res. MIGs. I put four Ultra SSs displacing the MIGs and there was a sharp improvement in clarity, leading edge, and micro- detail. It was loops to the neutral binding post and one of the RCA jacks on the preamp and WA Quantum Chips on the cables and speaker wires. Moreover, it was a device for filtering the ac.

Finding the proper word for what you hear when removing the tweaks is difficult. There is an ease and sweetness with just the cables that becomes somewhat congested with the tweaks. They just make the HF cables sound less real.