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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
fluffers
78 posts
 
Guys- Just ordered 2 sets of the ultimate interconnects to replace my MG audio planus wires- Question -how important is the speaker wire in this setup as I did not order the speaker wire just the interconnects
Also since I got them used with about 200 hrs I am told- How long a breakin period should I give them before critically listening against the MG audio wire- thanks3
johnp
22 posts
 
Yesterday I bought a High Fidelity ultimate reference power cable. I had heard so many good things about them I wondered if they could live up to the hype. I used the cable with my DAC and the sound was astonishing. I thought there would be a significant change but not like this. The only times I've heard this kind of improvement from a single component was when I bought new speakers or a new amp. I didn't expect a power cable to make this type of difference. The sound is wide open and huge. I have never heard this kind of dynamic constrast. I love choral music. The addition of the power cable made voices more distinct and clear with beautiful harmonic structure. The background was jet black. I don't fully understand how magnetic conduction works but the result is stunning.

John
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Fluffers, they don't like to be moved at all. My guess with the Ultimates that you would hear improvements for at least a week. I'm not sure that you really need signal running through them or just need to let them settle into position.
calvinj
2,319 posts
 
@johnp. People think I'm promoting and cheerleading with my comments. However, that is exactly what I been telling everyone. The ultimate reference power cord comes in and improves your system on a whole other level. Like a steroid shot of openness, clarity and realism. Im Glad you are feeling music like a lot of us did when we put it on.
calvinj
2,319 posts
 
@fluffers. I liked the high fidelity in this order. 1. Power cable 2. Interconnects 3. Speaker cables.
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