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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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agisthos
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You see a lot of flavour of the month type cables lines come and go. The reason why HFC is still getting good reviews is because it truly is good.

Some may disagree with the technical theory behind what Rick is doing, but at least he has brought something new and different to the cable segment.
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ddraudt
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HF Wave Guide Power Box- first impression.
I fell so fortunate to get to try Rick's power box as I have found no info online that they even exist . Rick has mentioned the power box to me many months
ago but the were awaiting parts.
I just got it yesterday but my first impression reminds me of the first time I
put a CT 1 cable in my system. Hearing my system do things I did not know were possible.
There is a tiny layer of detail now clearly audible behind the tiny details I could hear in my system with all CT ultimate cables in it.
There is improved sound quality at all frequencies.
Even more natural sounding,more dynamics, more control, more depth and tightness of image. Wow factor of 10.
I will report more as it breaks in. I only have it for 1 week trial.

Rick is set to produce two wave guide power boxes, small and large.
The small retails at $6000 and had two duplex outlets.
The large retails at $10,000 and has 4 duplex outlets.
I am testing the large which is said to have more weight than the small.
The smaller one is said to have very good weight and perhaps a bit better air.
but both have similar sound and effect.

more reports to follow.
agisthos
506 posts
 
Ddraudt, since last year I have had some HFC wave stabilizer modules that I run on the power lines just before the power enters my 6 outlet distribution box.

It is amazing, clears up the sound and video on my AV setup. Its one tweak I cannot live without. My modules are an early test version, much smaller and much lower power than those found in your Wave Guide power box, so I can only imagine how good your system now is.

This technology works as good with power as with IC and speaker signals.
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charles1dad
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With the very high level of sound I've heard via the HF CTI cables this technology in their Wave Guide Power Box would be fascinating to compare against the much acclaimed Tri point Troy Grounding box. I suspect that both of them are excellent. I wonder which would impact a audio system more profoundly. People seem truly in awe of the Tripoint Troy.
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tbg
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Ddraudt, the Ultimate waveguides are used in the small one and the Ultimate Reference in the large one.

Charles1dad, I will soon have a Waveguide Power box. I reviewed the TriPoint Grounding box some time ago and recently learned that it is replace by an improved model. I loved the Troy, but could not afford it at the time.

I don't think they are not incompatible. The troy has nothing directly to do with the signal or the ac. I may get the new Troy for review or even just to try.

I would not hazard a guess as to which would have the greater impact.

You know that Tripoint does have a very expensive ac filter.
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