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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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jazzonthehudson
277 posts
 
Practical question as most of us have a limited discretionary spending: how would you spent $20k (retail price) in HFC cables? And can you rank them in descending order of impact?

Suggested cabling:
1x power cable between wall and power conditioner
1x 1.5m digital cable
2 sets of 1.5m interconnects
1 set of speaker cable 3m
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Jazzonthehudson, IMHO only, I would buy one HFC Ultimate Reference Rhodium pc, your first choice. If you can use a RCA digital cable that would also fit into your budget. I would also buy at the top level.

In my opinion each of the power cords that you add, makes the biggest improvement. I really don't know about digital cables as I can only use USB cables.
calvinj
2,288 posts
 
Have any of you heard the sonus faber amati futura or the sonus faber anniversario or the sonus faber elipsa.
calvinj
2,288 posts
 
I just put veloce back in while the lsa is being tube rolled. High fidelity ultimate reference interconnect is amazing on vocals. The is a soul singer named KEM from the title album II. His voice is soulful with full of emotion. The high fidelity ultimate reference voices are on a whole other level. Some of the best voices I have heard in my life on any equipment period. I will be trying some other interconnects tonight. But this is pretty good. I just put in Donnie Hathaway in. Sounds great even on a recording that's not top notch. Veloce ls1. Parasound cd1. Vienna acoustics beethoven baby grand se. Cd cleaning fluid applied to cd called Essence of music got more detail after I applied this stuff. I didn't think I would believe it if I didn't hear it myself. Happy listening.
calvinj
2,288 posts
 
Almost forgot I am using a rel 528 subwoofer for my corner because of my room conditions. I had never had the sub hooked up with the veloce and I know most folks are straight two channel folks but in my room I get just the right amount of the low end to add to my Viennas. The veloce with this stuff mentioned before is good. Great line stage. Great match for the high fidelity cables as well.
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