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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
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Sammons, does this mean that Rick has said you can use any cable from the wall to the Waveguide? If so, I humbly disagree. I have tried three different cables, some of which were quite expennsive, to the HFC Waveguide and the HFC URR is quite superior. Since I have never opened the wall plug on my HFC cords, I really don't know whether the NZ plug can be easily substituted.

If not, I would think a US blades to NZ blades would be better than a total power cord.
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ddraudt
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Sammons, I don't think an adapter would defeat the magnetic process.
I have used my HF power cords to a non magnetic junction box and out of that junction box with non Magnetic power cables to components with wonderful results!!
I would not recommend extra connections for signal cables, however, the power parts are less effected by such things.
I would recommend, if you can't get NZ blades... get an adaptor, clean it well and add contact enhancer like "Stabilant 22". You component inlets could be replaced with US inlets also.
Like Tbg, I'm fortunate to have the High Fidelity UR power filter with a HF URR power cord plugged into it. Beyond Breathtaking! I have a HF URR pc out of my HF power filter to non magnetic distribution.
I hope to try a 3rd URR this week. Cheers D
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Ddraudt, I will bring another URR over today.
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sammons
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Sorry ddraudt and tbg. It's not that easy. In nz we are not allowed to use non nz plugs into the walls as it would negate our home insurance in the event of a fire. Of course tourists etc can use adapters but this isn't a choice in a domestic dwelling for use in the long term. So in exploring the options to get round this crazy rule, we came up with using a nz terminated cable from wall to power conditioner and then either us or schuko terminated cables between the conditioner and components. This would get round this but hardly an ideal situation. I'm reporting this third hand of course. Other crazy rules are that we are not to advertise for sale any components that are not 230v. Bit of a bugger that as I have just sold 2 japanese voltage turntables through audiogon rather than our homegrown audio website as they pulled off my 2 auctions as soon as I mentioned 100v and step down transformers. Anyway I will get there somehow but first the dac upgrade
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ddraudt
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Sammons, sorry it's such a mess to get HF power there in NZ. From what you were saying, it is difficult but not impossible. Good luck and enjoy the music!! D
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