2. cables
  3. 1335297906

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
ddraudt's avatar
ddraudt
609 posts
 
Keith, Cal, It's good to know passionate audiophiles like yourselves.
I'm listening to music as I write. It brings me great joy. Been excited for days about Rick and 3 of his friends dropping off more High Fidelity magic this afternoon, then stopping by to listen this weekend. Friends and i were listening to Badi Assad last night and marveling about how pure and real and transcendent it was. I was trying to imagine how it could be better. Right now I have a custom URR pc into a custom UR Magnetic wave guide power filter. this afternoon I hope to try adding another URR pc between the HF mag power filter and the amp I'm using.
Triple magnetic power devices to the amp should be kind of good ;-)
I'll let you know… Enjoy… D
audiolabyrinth's avatar
audiolabyrinth
4,555 posts
 
Ddraudt, what do you mean by custom urr pc, I know that stands for ultra referance rhodium power cord, and I understand the ur Magnetic wave guide power filter,what customization are you talking about?
ddraudt's avatar
ddraudt
609 posts
 
Audiolabyrinth, I customize everything so it sounds better. My methods are too complicated for an easy description. Perhaps I'll offer a 6 month course some day. ;-) Much of my customization is unsanctioned and wild so I don't go into detail here.
D
ddraudt's avatar
ddraudt
609 posts
 
What fun!!! Rick and 3 friends stopped by today to drop off some HF goodies. They stopped to listen for a while and all were impressed by the amazing resolution. Now I have 24 hours to see how much better I can get it to sound with the new HF parts before they come back.
I just put in a second URR pc in the system to warm up and it already sounds wonderful beyond belief.
More later
Enjoy
D
calvinj
2,443 posts
 
@Ddraudt Enjoy. You are in the lab again. Keep tweaking and getting it better. High level listening with high level technology and quirky tweaks make for a great audio experience. Happy listening.
More to discover