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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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The blatant suggestion that comments by the likes of Albert, John and Al, are unwelcome, because they're not following some sort of prescribed direction and they're somehow getting in the way of the H/F accolades, is an affront to some of the most thoughtful and considerate contributors for decades on Audiogon and a distinct disservice to what well may be very fine cables!

My comments were in agreement with Al on listening priorities and apply to every piece of audio equipment made.

Forum topics that praise audio gear will likely draw comments both positive and negative. How each person conducts themselves is what keeps things informative and pleasant.

Heck, there's times I can't make up my mind about changes in my own system. It takes me forever to evolve things where I'm certain the direction was a correct one.

As for cable in general, all cable has a sound. Some people are going to love Audioquest or MIT or Transparent or High Fidelity Cables and someone else will not find any of those suitable.

Directly on topic of High Fidelity cables, I received a link to a video today that is brilliant!

It focuses on the technology Rick used to develop High Fidelity Cables. Wonder who else got the invite to view ?
calloway
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Mrmb..if i am not mistaken this is the 'High Fidelity Cables CT-1 designed by Rick Schultz' forum....it is for people who use ...like... are interested in what makes these cables so good....and for those who wish to find out why, the people who do use them, like them.Everyone posting here has tried many different cables and knows that each cable has its own flavor.Trying to explain what makes a particular cable sound the way it does or suggesting that someone do a particular experiment to see if he/she should possibly change their mind about what they think about a cable based on that experiment is crazy.If you are interested , at all, in the HF cables, and you allow someone else's posts, on this forum, to discourage you from trying them, then you lose, which in the end, is probably what they had in mind anyway.They are superb cables. Do i know how they work?..Hell no. I don't have to know anything but what my ears tell me. I have tried a lot of what are considered to be the best audio cables on the market and to my ears...in my system...they are the best i have tried. I will not be trying any other brand....After almost 30 years of adding / subtracting different audio gear i have reached a point i never thought possible with regard to what i hear . when/ if you ever get there...you will know it.these cables were the final piece of the puzzle ... a big piece..but the final piece.i will still be replacing my powercords with Rick's models at some point in the future as i have demo'd them and found them to be as superb as the rest of his cables..You know how you find out how great a Porsche is.....YOU DRIVE ONE...you don't let someone who has never driven / owned one convince you they aren't very good...
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Calvinj,
Both of my systems are posted in the virtual system in Audiogon.
Click the System.
calvinj
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@calloway. I know how you feel I have been on cable merry go round for 5 years. I got to demo high fidelity. I have an ultimate ic now and will have to work on another piece or two to put in my system when I can. I really don't care to stay in the cable merry go round. I think the high fidelity stuff does a whole lot right to my ears and the negatives if any are extremely small. I think people may think we are zealots or something because the way we rave about high fidelity but I got rid of all my other cables just about and I'm selling my last ic that I had before I had high fidelity. They cost more yes but I am willing to pay to get off the cable merry go round.I'm not a scientist but I trust my ears and I like what I hear. I don't care what another reviewer says or magazine says. This cable has some serious prat and naturalness that is musically pleasing to me. It's completely different to everything else that I have tried. I will add in the future what I can but I have found my cable of choice. For me it actually makes sense to get equipment that works with the cables instead of vice versa. Lol. Continue to enjoy the music.
calvinj
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@lak. It's looks great. It looks like you put a lot of time, work and money in your system. I know it's a process. Continue to enjoy the music.. I'm doing little by little. It's all personal preference though and tweaks when you get to a certain point and I am trying to get there.
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