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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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nic10pin
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tbg..have had a very interesting response from Rick re Wave Guides on carpets, so have asked his permission to quote him on here, as I am not sure if it would be correct to do so without asking.
As far as the isolation side goes, he is of the same mind as both you and Ddraudt, in that experimentation with different materials is key.
Such fun!
nic10pin
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Ddraudt..thank you for all your thoughts, v.interesting!
Rick is of the same mind as you, in that experimentation is key, as well as being fun.
Birch ply hmm? Will have to keep an eye out for some of that then. :-]
tbg
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Nic10pin, yes, I talked with him about all of this. He thinks rubber may be sufficient. I agree that it may be sufficient, but I would never be satisfied with it.
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ddraudt
609 posts
 
Thanks Nic, for you response.
Fyi that was Baltic birch plywood, birch trees that grow in cold weather
grow more slowly and are therefore, more dense with closer grain.
sound better that warm weather birch. if one wishes to nitpick.
I've been really enjoying all the interesting posts of late!
Dave
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ddraudt
609 posts
 
Audiolabyrinth, I've started looking for isolators to try TGB's idea so I'd be interested in what you find also. I will be trying at least 3 very different ways to support waveguides in the coming months and, as most folks know, I like to expound on my discoveries.
Thanks
Dave
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