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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

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ddraudt
609 posts
 
Calvinj, Thanks for the question.
I gave up on name brand equipment long ago when I realized they must use cheap parts to meet a price point. Also, I discovered I could get way better equipment for way less money.
All my equipment is custom built, severely modified and painstakingly tuned. This includes the speakers, racks, shelves and hundreds of tuning devices. It also includes custom everything from the electric meter to components (example: hydraulic-magnetic circuit breakers instead of the standard thermal breakers, directionalized 10 gage wire. ext…) The room and room acoustics are custom also.
The new amp I mentioned in last post has been in design/development for 15 months. It is a dual mono integrated amp with dual outboard power supplies and a battery front end. It uses a number of discrete components from NewClassD in Denmark and has no ordinary parts, wire or chassis. Imagine bell bronze heat sinks.
The only big brand names I'm using are High Fidelity Cables and Stillpoints. Both Amazing!! I use several CD enhancements i would not want to listen without. The best I've found are.. Essence of Music - disc cleaner. Marigo Audio - Disc mat. Hifi Tuning - disc demag.
High Fidelity Cable products make the biggest improvement ever!!
I have no stake in any of these 5 companies.
Enjoy the Music
calvinj
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Hey I understand your approach to your system. Some time the the big companies mass produce to a price point and forget the music. Plus there are additional factors that have to be considered when putting together a system and it's components. Its like you can buy a can of stew at the store or you can have grandma cook it just like you like it.
calvinj
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@ Ddraught. Sorry for the typos. I enter all of this on the iPad. It changes things on its own. Sometimes big companies build to a price point instead of making the best product for music. I would love to hear a system like that.
tbg
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Calvinj, I have had the good fortune of knowing a few guys who manufactured components in small numbers and who sought the realism in music that I want. I always cringe when someone says their system is "musical." I want the sensation that I am there at the recording. Impossible, many would say, but wrong I would say to them.

I should say several things about the manufacturers of which I speak. One none are college trained; two, most are military trained; and all have had a hard time making their business fly with one no longer making anything.
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ddraudt
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I agree, it takes some good fortune to find designers/builders with all the right qualities. As well as a lot of work, research, and trying a lotta items and auditioning peoples work for the "fortune" to happen.
The guy's I work with all have a drive to find the ultimate realism possible and are willing to go to absurd lengths to achieve this, like myself. This type of research ends up costing me $10,000+ on things that did not work, and much more on items that were soon superseded. Most audio folks I know have a closet, drawers, boxes and even rooms full of their audio castoffs.
For me, the High Fidelity cables have been the wildest ride with the most awesome, spectacular results in realism. Rick cooks it better than my grandma. ;-)
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