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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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ddraudt
609 posts
 
Chris_launder, Yes, every step up the HF line is amazingly better than the next. The HF power products are equally as astounding. UR series cannot be imagined or described with overused words. Listening is the only way but if you listened, you may have to make a tough choice between HF and Wife.
For good or bad- I have no wife, my cars is 10 years old and my kitchen is 30 years old- but I have all the HF goodies. ;-)
Looks like you have a sweet sounding system, Great! Enjoy!!
I have no name brand components to speak of as I'm into custom built. I will try the HF amp when it comes out. D
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Chris_launder, while I agree with Ddraudt that every step in the HFC cabling has been a big improvement, I still vividly remember putting the first 1.5m CT-1 original and being in utter amazement at the top end and speed. Nothing had ever rivaled this.

My decision on which HFCs to bring here was bad as I only brought one pc, assuming that I would use it from the wall to the ac filter, but my ac filter uses a 20 amp pc! I am using the HFC on the amp.

On the matter of views, at 8750 feet, I am still below the tree line, but I have already seen three elk and a few deer. But my room is quite small. Were it not for the Zilplexes, I would really have a problem with being here, which would upset my wife.
calvinj
2,315 posts
 
@chris_launder. I think you should at least go up to the ultimate. The high fidelity ultimates sound good as well. They would probably make you weary happy. The high fidelity ultimate reference speaker cables and interconnects are astonishing in my system. I think you owe yourself the ear joy. @Ddraught. I just ordered a duke Pearson cd "Right Touch". I can't wait to get it. It's going to sound amazing with the veloce and high fidelity ultimate reference.
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ozzy
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Interesting how this very long thread is really based on comments from about 5-6 people.

So, I will try to add some variance.

I just purchased a used CT-1U Digital cable.

First impression:
It has a lean sound compared to the HiDiamond Reference cable. The HiDiamond cable is a Balanced XLR cable while the Hi Fidelity is RCA.

So, I am not sure how long it will take for this "used" cable to hit its stride, but I really hope it gets better.
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