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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
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Tonereef, yes is the simple answer to your question. In my experience the Es took longer to reach their best than the originals, and the Ultimates took considerably longer than the Es. Certainly my early versions of the URs took a month to break in.

I would also say that better and more extended bass is one of the characteristics of the Ultimates once they have broken in.

The slippery slope will continue with the ac filter using UR waveguides. It may take a month to break in.
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jack_n_roberts
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You can read my review about the Ultimate cables on Dagogo and I talk about the breakin. The short answer is yes they do become much weighter sounding, but they go through some bad times first.
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audiolabyrinth
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@ Leicachamp, I read this thread but not everyday, That is why I asked about the full loom, and no, I have not tried the High-fidelity cables, what difference does that make, concerning asking questions about how most of you use the cables!!, and no again, someone not running a full loom of High-fidelity cables will not stop me from tring some!, you have a strange way of being hospitable!
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audiolabyrinth
4,555 posts
 
Thankyou calloway, you are a gentleman, that is polite!
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ddraudt
609 posts
 
Audiolabyrinth, I do have a "full Loom" of Ultimates in my signal path but in my system that is 1 digital and spk cable. My new amp will require trading the one digital for a set if IC's. My plan is to move up to UR when my funds equal my desire. selling ultimates.
Having run test on all iterations of HF CT-1, E, U.. I got a UR digital in today and I'm excited for this weekend.

I don't have a "full loom" on power just the UR power filter.
Everyone who has one of these UR power filters is raving about the
unbelievable, never before experienced, not thought possible presentation.
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