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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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hifial
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Come on, give me a break. IMO, there is NOTHING wrong in mentioning what cables you owned prior to what you own now. Of course it may be different form system to system, but that can be said about ALL things Audio and even about ALL the reviews too.

Iblieve. From what I can gather from all the posts I have read all over the web, the High Fidelity CT-1 Interconnect out performed other highly respected brands cables that were priced at a MUCH higher level. I gather in most cases it was from as little as $6,000 to way over $10,000.

Of course that does not mean HFC has out performed ALL brands. Regardless whether it would sound as great in your system as someone else who already tried it does not mean another brand might sound even better in your system.

I agree that you will not know if it will work for you until you try it in your system.

But that does not mean others who have tried it and find it better (or not) should not give a bases for comparison, such as what is now and or has been in their system.

Guys, this is an open forum for all of us to share our experiences all things audio. There is no allegiance to manufactures. If others who own the product that you feel is not as good comes to defend it so be it. Debate it.

Just my 2 cents.

PS I will be adding my own experiences in a week or two.
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charles1dad
10,250 posts
 
Hifial,
You make a good point but if Iblieve has read the entire thread then he's seen many references to other cables used. Many people have chosen to name cables, some others don't bother with it.

Tbg,
I suppose one can keep trying different cables forever as the number of them are unlimited it seems. I reach a point where I'm happy and just stop.
Charles,
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Charles1dad, yes, there are too numerous cables to try them all. I hate to think of how many I've owned or just tried. I was confident that the Exemplar Silver balanced Portals were it for me until I heard the first High Fidelity CT-1s and their speed, detail, dynamics and involving character. As I have said so often, if you are happy, don't try other cables, dacs, preamps, etc.

For me, however, I will keep listening to other cables, dacs, etc. There is no question for me that my system has greatly improved these last several years.
4orreal
91 posts
 
Iblieve,
Not that I am siding with Fplanner2000 and
Charles1dad, but I think if you are ready to move to the HF cables, going through the Cable Company to obtain audition pairs and listening/comparing them in "your system" is the best way. This way, you are relying on your own ears. OTOH, you can list the cables you have had and currently have in your system to see if others have compared them to the HF cables.
calvinj
2,513 posts
 
@i believe. I have owned MIT. I have owned Nordost TYR. I have owned clarus crimson. I have tried a buch of different audioquest cables. I have tried the KCI silkworms. The HF cables are bell clear. They are also have great speed, pace and seperation.They are real good. They dont have any glaring weaknesses. Maybe they could be a little bit fuller but it also could depend on your electronics. I've tried probabably 15 different cable and i would say these are in the top 2 or three so far and in a lot of areas like clarity pace and seperation they are the best i've heard so far.
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