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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
 
Calloway, just when my CT-1U speaker cables had reached a point where I was hearing subtleties heretofore unheard, I got the CT-1UR speaker cables in. They had been burned in and sounded great for the first two hours. Then they went down hill for about the next 24 hours. Then late last night as I was about to turn them down for the night, I played the last cut on the FIM sampler with Pachelbel's Canon in D.

I heard something new and awesome. I sat back and listened through the entire thing. I thought I had heard everything with the Ultimates. The realism was just shocking. I've many things planned for today as there is a mountain lake just below us and elk are around. I assume there is more to come.

I realize that the magnetic conduction concept is evolving. It is a pain to finish up on the break in of these cables, but never before have I heard what I'm hearing with them.
calloway
874 posts
 
Tbg...thanks for the update...now i have something else to look forward to.......someday..!
branislav
405 posts
 
What version is CT-1 UR?
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Branislav, yes. Only the speaker wires.
calloway
874 posts
 
update on the CT-1U..RCA.....i now have 4-5 days on the new CT-1Us. everything i said in the 8-4-13 as to what i am hearing has improved...just amazing..did not think the sound of the system with the CT-1Es could get this much better with Rick's new cables....can't wait until tonight's session..
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