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. The guy I bought it from told me he had his modded. I think he paid for the $1600 mod that they were doing on the lsa.
Calvinj, yes, I suspect that people just thought I was delusional at best or a shill at worst. I still vividly remember my first notes using the HFC CT-1 from the dac to the preamp. I just sat there listening to something I had not heard before. The ease, top end extension, the decay of notes in the studio. I still remember deciding that I wanted to know how this was achieved. I had always known that moving a wire in a magnetic field induces current flow and that is about as far as I've ever really gotten.

I was later to be even more impressed with the HFC pcs, but the entire package along with certain other devices from other manufacturers as moved my music reproduction to a level I never thought was possible.
@tbg you are so right. There is a natural sound and decay along with amazing prat.
Hi calvinj, Man, If you think that Kr audio piece sounded good that you had there, you best never listen to the KR audio Kronzilla piece, pull up the images, it has the biggest tubes I have ever saw on a amp!
@audiolabyrinth. I saw that amp. Huge. @Ddarudt. We had an amazing listening session Friday. 8 hours. 2 pre amps and a couple of cable switch outs. Amazing session. All kinds of music. We used the invicta dac. It's pretty good. One of my friends got a dose of that high fidelity ultimate reference power cable. He was impressed.