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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
alpass
laza
8 posts
 
This new and unique design looks promising. Here is my question guys:
All of you said something like this - transparent + dynamic + detailed + alive + extended highs + great imaging.. In my experience this adjectives are similar to Nordost Valhalla sound. What about texture, tonal color, meat on the bones?
calloway
870 posts
 
..Laza...having had Valhalla cables in the past in my system i can comment. there really isn't a comparison.all cables are transparent...dynamic...detailed..etc...but those adjectives are relative..the HF CT-1U speaker cables are the best..in my system ..speaker cables i have ever heard.they are much better then the Valhalla's. i doubt they have many peers....ALTHOUGH..i haven't heard all cables. these just do everything you would want a cable to do ..better then any cable i have tried...which includes many of what are thought to be the best cables.as for 'texture,tonal color,meat on the bones'...they do that better then any i have tried too.
alpass OP
174 posts
 
i hve the CT-1 interconnects,i can`t imagine how good the ultimates are
Al
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Alpass, the HF CT-1 Enhanced are substantially better than the CT-1s.
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ddraudt
609 posts
 
I have been listening to CT 1 speaker cables and CT 1E interconnects in my system for close to 2 weeks and am Absolutely Amazed that these cables could so dramatically improve the sound in every aspect. All the outlandish claims are TRUE!!!
I hope to hear the CT 1 U interconnects soon. Rick told me the Ultimate are 4 times better. As my custom built, super modded, super tweaked system sounds better than any system I have ever heard with the CT 1's I have now,
it's hard to get my head around it being that much better. Can't wait!!
I think Ricks designs will change the world. Thanks Rick
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