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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benjie, Thanks for your sharing, interesting! maybe I will try that.
Folks I know that have HFC phono cables love them!
Follow up RCA Adaptors report after 2 weeks.
I compared adapters in and out of the system.
Here is what I thought was better with adapters at both ends of my Pro interconnect from preamp to amp.
Better: Weight, tonal information,focus and clarity, noise floor lowering, micro detail, listening enjoyment, pace, rhythm, balance, air and space,
depth, image solidity, record room clues, effortlessness, Sense of being there.
Downside: I'll let you know if I find any.
Enjoy the Music
D
I use HFC Ultimate Reference cables from my turntable to my phono stage since my turntable has DIN-to-RCA connectors and my Steelhead phono stage has RCA inputs.  Rick Schultz told me early on that all of the cables are of identical build (at any level) and only differ in connectors, so I am guessing that the phono cables would have the same effect as the regular RCA-terminated versions.  I thought the cables at this position had the greatest effect in sonic improvement.
Hello everyone, I have been following this thead and would like to know how effective the RCA adapters will be in a system that has no High Fidelity Cable's.
My interconnect is Hi Diamond in an Anaiog oniy set up, and where ,before the phono stage or after.
Tawa,
I own a pair of the RCA adapters that I use in my second system (main system has a full loom of HFC). With the RCA adapters, you should hear a positive improvement in sound. The actual HFC should sound even better.
The adapters will give you an idea of what the entire cable will sound like, of course the higher up the chain you go, the better the sound, IMHO.
I should also add that in my second system I also use some HiDiamond products.