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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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ddraudt
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Thank You Rick, Bob, Peter, John, Mike & Stan for visiting me this weekend. It was great to see you all! Thanks for all the congratulations, compliments, comments and suggestions. I'm thrilled to have validation
about how rare and special my system is, especially from such serious
audio enthusiasts. It's always helpful to me to have other golden ears
tell me what they hear.
All That High Fidelity magnetic gear is amazing!!
happy listening D
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ddraudt
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2nd pc, My new, second High Fidelity Cables- Ultimate Reference Rhodium power cord is already making huge improvements with only a few days on it. ( I think it needs about 400 hours) to magnetically align the electrons. (NOTE: - Non ferris materials can become reactive to magnetism if there are electrons flowing thru it.) Moreso, an electron beam can be attracted or repulsed by magnetic fields. (see cathode ray tube experiments since the year 1850)
The sound… hard to describe without hearing it or at least some HF magnetic gear but there is low level detail not possible with conventional wire. This vast abundance of details, once lost in the noise floor of standard wire, creates tones, and soundstage images
far beyond the experience of electrical only systems. (I'd never go back..) So, If I say the tone, purity and soundstage is Amazing!, and you've only heard Amazing electrical, You still have no idea what I meant. Sorry you'd have to hear it. I can say that serious audio people who go to all the audio shows and visit the best systems in the country said my system was a very rare gem. As I stated in an earlier post, I plugged this URR power cord into my amp. coming from My Mag filter, The HF UR WGPC. so from wall to amp it is URR-WGPF-URR.
The magnetic effect is additive.
If your worried about money, quickly -- back away from this blog.
If your into sound better than anyone else's , Welcome Home my Friend. Enjoy the Music!! D
calvinj
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@Ddraudt. I know. Rick and Peter dropped by two weeks ago and between the High Fidelity gear and their knowledge things got better quickly. Great equipment and advice including tweaks. Happy listening!!!! Looks like you had a great and musical weekend!!!!!
tsushima1
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I would be most interested to hear opinion from forum members that have either, purchased or have demo'd, any of the High Fidelity speaker cables, in conjunction with speakers of 'middling' sensitivity and which may also exhibit a marked swinging load.

In particular, I would be pleased to hear from anyone running Martin Logan's , Apogee's, Quad Electrostatic or their like.

I have had previous experience running with a set of CT-1E's and current CT-1U's, into my pair of Martin Logan CLX.

Whilst I am always impressed with the level of detail, clarity, separation and decay, I find myself having to crank the volume control up by at least 10-15 notches
in order to pressurize the room to my satisfaction In comparison with other of my SC's.

A mere matter of Impedance! One might cry, were it not also that, with the HiFidelity speaker cables, I feel myself listening to a fine construct of a recorded performance , yet never quite feeling as though I were immersed in the live event.

Perhaps, somewhat obviously this tends to manifest itself more with an a Live performance, near palpable with a quality recording, and which can at times seat you at that table 'Live at Blues Alley', that for my part just seems to elude the presentation with HiFidelity cables in conjunction with the CLX's.

I should add for the record that I am an inordinately thrilled owner of Rick's CT-1 UR signal cables that are nothing short of Revelatory in my system.

tsushima1
1,165 posts
 
I would be most interested to hear opinion from forum members that have either, purchased or have demo'd, any of the High Fidelity speaker cables, in conjunction with speakers of 'middling' sensitivity and which may also exhibit a marked swinging load.

In particular, I would be pleased to hear from anyone running Martin Logan's , Apogee's, Quad Electrostatic or their like.

I have had previous experience running with a set of CT-1E's and current CT-1U's, into my pair of Martin Logan CLX.

Whilst I am always impressed with the level of detail, clarity, separation and decay, I find myself having to crank the volume control up by at least 10-15 notches
in order to pressurize the room to my satisfaction In comparison with other of my SC's.

A mere matter of Impedance! One might cry, were it not also that, with the HiFidelity speaker cables, I feel myself listening to a fine construct of a recorded performance , yet never quite feeling as though I were immersed in the live event.

Perhaps, somewhat obviously this tends to manifest itself more with an a Live performance, near palpable with a quality recording, and which can at times seat you at that table 'Live at Blues Alley', that for my part just seems to elude the presentation with HiFidelity cables in conjunction with the CLX's.

I should add for the record that I am an inordinately thrilled owner of Rick's CT-1 UR signal cables that are nothing short of Revelatory in my system.

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