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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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almarg
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Rlawry, I could be wrong but I interpreted John's indication that "my other speaker cables measured ~ 0 ohms" to refer to a completely different set of non-HFC cables. I'm sure he'll clarify, but I suspect he was saying that he only measured the HFC cables on one channel, his "quick check" not including taking the time to disconnect the cables on the other channel. And of course the difference between the two conductors on the one channel was minor (5.6 vs. 5.8 ohms, some of that difference perhaps simply being due to the resolution and accuracy of the meter itself).

Regards,
-- Al
rlawry
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Almarg, yes, you are probably correct. I did check the impedance of my Intuitive Design Cables and they deflect my multimeter needle a little. Obviously their impedance is well under 1 ohm. I cannot imagine the HF cable being a 6 ohm series impedance, so they must be defective or in need of cleaning.
acman3
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Al, 3.8 ohms on each 2' run of CT1 speaker wire here.

The CT1e would have a Wave guide magnet added. They would be trying for magnetic effect vs. resistance, but has always wondered about the effects of higher resistance.

Btw, I love mine and have no loss of volume.
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mapman
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Magnetic or otherwise it still must conduct electricity.

I would think the material used as the conductor would allow one to determine the expected resistance in that resistance or conductivity parameters of various materials including copper silver and metals like nickel and steel that would be used in a my metal like alloy are well known.

In the case of these products one might even measure with and without magnets to compare if the magnets were removable. Or if the alloy used is known then the difference between its textbook resistance and what is measured could be attributed to the advertised magnetic conduction effect.

Or if they just work and sound great then it really does not matter how they measure I suppose.
tbg
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Mapman, it proof is in the pudding. I've heard other cables with the magnets added haphazardly.
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