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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@sammons I enjoyed reading your post. I remember when I was trying cable after cable and a couple later there was no enjoyment and I felt there was something missing. I heard a ct1 then I had to have it. I bought one. Then I got to demo all the way up the chain. I settled in on the ct1 ultimates and got rid of all the rest of the cables. I was on a merry go round for years. This is the longest I have stuck with a product. My equipment may change but my ct1 ultimates will always be a part of my recipe. It did for me what the others did not. It is just flat out different from anything I ever heard. In a good way. Enjoy your music.
Well Calvin, I never said that you lacked integrity and really have no clue where you get that from. I have no idea why you are talking about Tara Labs with me, I have never owned any. I am enjoying the Statement Plus amp. If you are going to tell the story, tell the whole thing not just the part that makes you look like a swell guy. I also remember that you made an offer on a DK Design upgraded to Statement Plus right after I purchased your amp. "Gets it done" was your quote. If you remember, you made your offer at midnight. By 11AM the next morning you were emailing me asking me to reject the offer because I was taking too long. When you take away 7 hours for sleep, I had 4 hours to consider an offer that was lower than what I was considering for a bottom line. ($1100 less than what I paid for yours, BTW). Who was getting the deal there or looking to really make out? I more than gladly rejected the offer after that. Out of all of the transactions I have conducted on this site, that was clearly in the top three for most bizarre and maybe even number one. By the rules of Audiogon, I have 48 hours to make that decision. When you offer on an item, you are agreeing to conduct the transaction in accordance with the rules for buying listed on this site. Apparently you feel those rules don't or shouldn't apply to you. You also have made it clear that you don't care that one of the people that constantly praises these cables refuses to declare or deny his relationship with the company in question. The forums are not to be used to promote a product that someone has a financial interest in. It has been that way here for a long time. I don't see why that is so difficult to understand. He could have easily ended this discussion a long time ago and has chosen not to. I have no problem with end users here praising any product as much as they feel like. It is a good thing when people are elated with their purchases and their systems.

If I don't own the cables, what better way is there to find out about the sound than being able to try them for free in my own system? That is the way any reasonable person would do it if they have the choice. If you had the chance to try an amp or speakers or cd player in your system before you purchase, wouldn't you do so? It would be foolish not to. I don't understand the problem with it. If I like the cables enough, I can purchase a set. If not, I am out nothing. I have never, even one time, bashed this product. For some reason, you have this innate ability to take bits and pieces of what 4 different people say and attribute all of it to each of them. Again, very bizarre.
@truth comes out if that's the way you saw it. Whatever. lol. See everybody this is why he came here in the first place. Issues with me not the actual product. I don't own or have a financial stake in high fidelity I have a stake in how my system sounds. Audiophiles come to this thread for actual comments on a product. I'm here for that reason. I don't bash products I don't challenge people's integrity that I don't know. I could care less about how anybody comments or why they comment it's up to me to decide. I speak for myself not anyone else on this thread. I have never said anything to golf on this thread so you addressed me so I'm addressing you. If that's bizarre to you when a person challenges your integrity. Then it's bizarre to think that people won't address you. Any way. Everyone make your own decisions.
@cmsgolf. No one has to answer to anyone. It's funny how it bothers you that someone posts how much they like something. It also shows that you have watched how I responded to others. Guess what? I'm going to keep posting how much I enjoy my high fidelity as well as the rest of the my equipment. If I see something I want to address I will. I do it because when I see people post about anything other than how something sounds then I call them on it. I think it takes away from why people come to this and other threads. Like right now this back and forward between me and you is irrelevant to most people who come here. If I'm bizarre then who cares lol. Last question. Have you heard the ct1 enhanced, ultimates or ultimate reference in your current system? People want to know what your impressions are not what you think about other people that we all will never meet, speak to or ever interact with. Then again that's just my Bizarre opinion.
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