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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Hi Fplanner200, thanks for the reassurance of time and patience bringing the HF to where it need be. Did you notice a drop in output gain? With my low output cart., this poses a problem of having to jack the volume knobs way up.
I (like Stevereds) am curious about the thinness of the CT-1 and if that thinness is equally apparent in the CT-1e.
Chatnoir, while I can understand what people characterize as "thinness" initially with the CT-1 Standards, in reality it is just a short term breakin characteristic and is a vivid example of the clarity and transparency of the HF cables. And the CT-1Es extend that clarity and transparency downward but only after about 24 hours of playing.

Each level of the HF cables adds more and more transpareny and includes more of the lower frequencies. But each takes more and more time to reach their best. My CT-1 Ultimate Reference speaker wires suddenly jumped a great deal after two months of use. This is a problem for the manufacturer and for dealers, but not for the patient customer. If you can hear these at a friends or someone with well broken in cables.

All of these cables had an initial two days on the BlueHorizons cooker. Anyone who thinks a cable cooker yields sufficient breakin has not experienced what I have.