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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
 
Petieboy12003, it is not a secret girls' club; it is just irrelevant what cables I was using. Our opinions expressed here are just our opinions or personal experiences. Were we to have all members of Audiogon to listen to 100 types of cables and vote what they heard, I suspect there would be little or no agreement. Without thinking very hard as to how many different sets of cabling I have had, I came up with fifteen different ones. These were used with 27 different speaker system in eight different listening rooms. Is any of this relevant? I think not.

I very much like the sound I'm getting right now with the HF Ultimates and Ultimate Reference speaker wire. It has taken close to two months for the Ultimate Reference cables to fully breakin. What I am hearing is excellent timbre to instruments, very precise sound stage locations, deep bass, and excellent involvement in the ambience of the recording venue. Can you duplicate exactly what I have experience? I think not, but even without my full system, I think you would be impressed by the HF cables.
jwm
918 posts
 
Right on Petieboy12003, I couldn't have set it any better. Your statement has finally opened up the flood gates as to other cables used. Grow up little boys and tell us your previous cables now.
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charles1dad
10,250 posts
 
Hi Tbg,
Does Rick's Wave Guide Power Conditioner have a similar system impact as the Tripoint Troy or is the effect dissimilar? I realize they're two different approaches/ concepts. Given my High Fidelity CT-1Ulitimate experience I'd imagine that the Wave Guide is "special" as the Tripoint has certainty proven to be.
Thanks,
Charles,
iblieve
96 posts
 
Thanks for those who understand my demand.
Rating a cable with words like "excellent soundstage, deep bass, wider..." Is pointless cause you can use the exact same words with many other cables. It's only marketing!
I didn't heard every cables on the planet but having a clue on the system used and on the previous cables give a pattern for the reader. Knowing what kind of music was used during the test is also an interesting information.
Given beacons are not vain for many of us sailors lost in the vast ocean of hifi's choices. Listening is the shortest way, but there is so many to listen to... Help us save some time!
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audiolabyrinth
4,555 posts
 
@ Petieboy12003, Hi, I am interested in knowing what brand and model, year, of speakers you have mentioned, I know that this is a cable thread, I cannot help my self, Lol!, I like horn speakers, I do not own a pair currently, I use to own a pair!, I am a JBL user, thou the model I have has no horns, the top shelf models in the jbl camp are some of the very best speakers money can buy today!, they are Horn speakers.
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