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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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Thanks, Roger. That all seems to point to the battery in the multimeter being dead, or possibly to the terminals which mate with the battery being corroded.

In many and probably most analog multimeters the internal battery is just used for resistance measurements, while not being used for voltage or current measurements. If the meter circuits are not receiving a reasonable voltage from the battery, the needle will not move.

Most analog multimeters have a removable cover over the battery compartment, which when removed will provide access to the battery (or batteries).

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-- Al
rlawry
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Hi, Al: I came to the same conclusion and changed the battery, which fixed the problem. So I re-measured the cable resistance and it is right around 5 ohms, so apparently John's and Acman's cables are functioning properly, at least the resistance. I am surprised at these readings but perhaps the normal laws of standard electrical properties do not apply when currents are modified by magnetic fields. Sorry for the poor scientific method here but eventually I got it right.
tbg
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Rlawry, with my BMC M2 amps connected to the BMC speakers, I measure 3.4 ohms. This is what I measured with my Exemplar speaker wires also.
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Hi everyone, I have read the unfortunate post about the speaker cables here,I had the same exsperience, does the power cables do the same db drop in volume?, from what alot of you have said, the power cables is the biggest jump of performance over the other types of cables of HF, I do like what power cables are capable of doing,I have seen where alot of cable brands are known for their power cables than any thing else, stage 3 Kracken comes to mind, cheers.
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audiolabyrinth
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Hi calvinj, are you useing any of the HF power cables?, if so, what model?, are you going to move to the URR power cord?
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