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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@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.
@fluffers. I liked the high fidelity in this order. 1. Power cable 2. Interconnects 3. Speaker cables.
@Calvinj or anyone else that can answer this question. If a person can only afford one HF power cord, in your opinion; where will it do the most good? On the amp, preamp or CDP?
Lak, My answer is not of much help. I initially tried the one I had on the HFC waveguide power center. The only other place where I tried one by itself was on the LSA Statement Plus amp. The contribution of one on the ac filter was much better.
Lak,
I haven't tried the HF power cable on my phono-pre or the amps but I have done these type of comparisons with other power cords. The biggest improvement came at the phono-pre and the DAC. The DAC and phono-pre are more sensitive to noise because the audio signal is relatively low in these devices so if you can lower the noise going into them, the signal-to-noise ratio improves. Anyway, I think this would also be true for the HF power cable.

John