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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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tbg
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Audiolabyrinth, I remember when THD was viewed as the standard for judging amps. I also remember going to a seminar at the RMAF where John Atkinson demonstrated a Boulder amp versus another unnamed amp and measured THD in different circumstances on both amps. The Boulder measured well and the other awful.

I asked whether we were going to hear what both sounded like and was told no. I then asked whether the designer of the other amp might not have thought that THD was all that was important. The audience all groaned. I left.

Like THD which is easy to measure, I don't think capacitance is all important.
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audiolabyrinth
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TBG, you made some sence out of your last post, I agree with you to a point, I thought it may be interesting to know, that is all, happy listening.
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albertporter
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I asked whether we were going to hear what both sounded like and was told no. I then asked whether the designer of the other amp might not have thought that THD was all that was important. The audience all groaned. I left.

Like THD which is easy to measure, I don't think capacitance is all important.
Tbg

The only reason capacitance could be important is if a cable design had lots of capacitance and it was used in long runs between preamp and amp or between phono cartridge and phono step up.

Too much capacitance can cause high frequency roll off but to determine one would need to measure cable capacitance (which varies by length) and input and output impedance of the associated equipment.

I had one instance were a long run of MIT cable decidedly rolled off the highs in my system. Fortunately that was long ago and MIT has changed design countless times since then, that problem is non existent now.

I do not know the capacitance of High Fidelity Cables but I'll bet Rick could tell us with one phone call. He's one of the nicest guys in audio and about a straight up as anyone I've ever met.
calvinj
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@albertporter. I agree Rick is straight up. Has been a great source of information in audio and knows a lot about sound. Also understands the importance of a number of different factors in sound of audio. Great guy. Gives advice and answers questions as well as great individual customer service. I could not agree with you more.
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yes, I agree, Rick shultz is a nice guy, I have enjoyed talking to him by phone before, cheers.
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