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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Romazicon;
Thanks for posting the site for review on the HFC CT-1U and the MC-0.5s. Very interesting reading!
Romazicon, The Pro PC should blow you away and I look forward to your sharing on it..

Thanks for linking us to this very well written article. I certainly agree with Jay's assessment. It was probably 15 pages back but I said that the Ultimate pc was incomparably better then the 1 pc.
In my experience, all Ultimate Cables are worlds better than their predecessors. Similarly, the Ultimate Reference line is worlds better then the Ultimate, the URH much better and the Pro's or another universe all together. All attributes Jay describes are enhanced even more profoundly with higher Upgrades.
MC-0.5s- I concur that, in a 2 channel system, the more MC-0.5s the better. I happen to be getting 4 more today to bring my total to 12, for now . Jay stated that you can't un-hear perfection. so I urge caution!
I told my self many times," I can't afford that" but after hearing the sound of perfection, I had no choice but to get them. Ricks cable are irresistibly superior. 

 
I read the article, thanks Romazicon, and it supports exactly what I have found in adding MC-0.5s to my system.  While adding them to the unused outlets of my URH power conditioner improves the sound, it makes a bigger difference when adding them to an unused wall outlet that also feeds the conditioner.  I now have 7 of them paralleled into that unused wall outlet using Home Depot AC splitters and plan to get some more shortly.  I just decided that with all of the HFC upgrades that I wanted to let them break in to see how far it goes before adding anything else, and I have not been disappointed.