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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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tsushima1
1,165 posts
 
Siddh
"Did you notice a drop in output gain?this poses a problem of having to jack the volume knobs way up."

@Siddh,

With a few more weeks on the clock I am curious as to whether you have been able to reign back on the volume control or does this particular facet of the speaker cable remain unchanged in your system ?
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Tsushima1, I've been using High Fidelity cables for eleven months now. The conductor in them has more resistance than silver or copper. There is some question as to whether the reduction of noise with these cables means that the work by the amp is reduced. At any rate I have noticed no change in where I play my music. I do think I do play music louder than before given the realism with these cables.
siddh
345 posts
 
Rick is sending me a set of "low resistant" speaker cables. I will let you know how they compare. With the regular Enhanced set, depending on source material, the gain has become slightly less of a concern. Yet, some material just seems to require more drive. My amp, CAT JL-2, seems to run at the top of it's capacity. Something, I have not earlier experienced.
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Siddh, Rick argues that his cables remove the noise that in getting through with other wires and being amplified thus sounding louder. I do know that on a sound pressure reading, I am listening to Rick's cables louder than I listen with other cables. I also know that my wife doesn't complain that I am playing my music too loud. This is especially the case with regard to the first cut on Cantate Domino. I play it very loud and enjoy it enormously.
tsushima1
1,165 posts
 
Should the Audio Gods be of benevolent humor my CT-1 Ultimate Ref IC's may be with me a week hence . I shall endevour to post a few thoughts upon initial replacment of the incumbent CT-1U's.
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