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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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tbg
5,263 posts
 
Rlawry, interesting comments, thanks.

You say you have an entry-level CT-1 phono cable, but I think the Enhanced version grew out of the development of the phono cable, so you may have the Enhanced version there. I think you can tell by whether there is a waveguide in the middle of the cables. If there is it is at least Enhanced.

Anyway enjoy your listening.
rlawry
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I apologize for not making my phono system more clear. The cartridge terminations end in a DIN plug, which in tern connects to a block with RCA connectors. I used a pair of regular CT-1 interconnects between this termination block on my turntable and my Manley Steelhead phono stage. I could get no signal whatsoever from one channel and only a weak signal from the other. Swapping cables around had no effect. Rick told me that all of his cables used the same technology and that the only difference between the regular RCA interconnects and the phono cables with DIN connections were the connectors themselves. So apparently these cables cannot work in this application. It is a different matter completely with line level and speaker level signals.
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ddraudt
609 posts
 
Hi Rlawry, Thank you for posting you experiences with HF Cables. Thank you for sharing what did and did not work, I learned something.
Congrats on moving up the line and I liked the joke about gold fillings! ;-)
I had two completely different friends come by to listen to my system this week. One said,"this is a transcendent experience!!"
the other said, "This is F----ing ridiculous!" both said the same thing...
I'm so happy for all of you who can enjoy music!!
Merry Christmas!!!
D
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ddraudt
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John and Steve, I know you history and why you are here. petty petty petty.
Shameful! But Hey! you help keep the thread on High Fidelity's Magnificent
Cables going so thanks for the help boys!! ;-) ;-) D
calvinj
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@calloway. I will be out next year late in the year to visit one of my god sons. We have a friend out there who works for the government. I will definitely take you up on it when I get out that way. Thanks for the offer. I like to hear as many systems as possible. @rlawry I appreciate your comments on your system as well as free choice to buy what you want. Also I'm not a cable builder I just don't have the time or patience. Plus the level of performance of the high fidelity I have is a realistic sound that I have never had as long as I been in this hobby. If you are in texas ever. Let me know.
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