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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
alpass
4orreal
91 posts
 
Hi All--
Like Audiolabyrinth, I don't see any problem with what Badman is saying. While I am sure Rick's cables sound excellent, he is NOT saying they sound bad. His problem is something Rick is claiming that he want to be proven wrong. The onus is on Rick to prove him right or wrong.

As far as I know, such tests/eperiments should have recorded data backing them. I also think that people who make such bold claims should know that they can be challenged any time. Proving one right or wrong requires more than just mere words from the mouth.

That being said, I hope to hear Rick's cabels one day. I am sure, like those raving about them, I would be blown away.
badman
8 posts
 
@ Calvin:

Seriously? Jesus has nothing better to do than inspire cable "technology"? Never mind millions of starving kids, Jesus has audiophiles to take care of!

@ The "It's okay because it's just marketing" people- being marketing isn't a license to lie. There are laws against that sort of thing.

I'll point out that those who have "seen" the measurements have said nothing that would indicate they saw anything with meaning, only that they saw some claims Rick made- and why are there so many people so buddy-buddy with Rick posting hundreds of times in this thread? You'd think that "These are great" would suffice, but no, the shills are exceedingly active and aggressively defending obvious lies.
calvinj
2,315 posts
 
Hey fellas, I am trying the the luminance amplifier direct to the the resonessence invicta dac. Using the high fidelty ultimate reference cables. It's sounds great. We will be modding my speakers and doing some tweaks to my equipment to get it sounding even better. We have some brass points under the speakers and we will be adding a little device on the tweeter. I'm going to try to get it to sound even better. This has been a great experience. Rick has consulted with me on my audio system and some of the smallest changes can make huge improvements. I now understand why a lot of you guys on this forum have customized equipment. I totally understand. One more thing. This Dac is really good!!! the luminance amplifier is very open and powerful with great detail. Really surprised me. No pre amp in the chain going straight to the dac.
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audiolabyrinth
4,555 posts
 
Calvin, welcome to what the possiblys are with no pre- amp's!
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mapman
22,172 posts
 
Hi Albert,

I had not checked my agon inbox in awhile, but it is there. I did not see any actual corresponding email sent to my provider, where I check daily, like in past. I might have just missed it. I did get it though and responded.
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