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
Had my own listening session 5 hours yesterday. Great jazz and r&b. System is real long popping. Very musical and moving. Cymbal transparency is amazing. Drums are moving and snapping. Piano is key rolling and decaying perfectly. You can hear inside the organ. I barely went outside yesterday. Lol. All of this is a true joy. I know I am high fidelity gushing again but that what happens when something comes in and catches what you been chasing for years. I just enjoy and discover constantly new music now. Hope 2015 gets all of the guys that come on this thread and others what they seek musically and in life.
If everyone on this site gushed repeatedly every time their stereo sounded fabulous Audiogon would become pretty unbearable. Much like this thread has become.

One or two gushes per positive tweak/enhancement is plenty. Just my own personal opinion.
Calvinj,
I’m enjoying your most recent music recommendations.
The music (and some vocals) are really well recorded.
I would highly recommend them to anyone that likes jazz.
Phronesis album "Life to Everything”
Kendrick Scott Oracle album “Conviction"
David Kikoski “Standards”
Cecile Mclorin Salvant album “Womanchild"
I’m still waiting to receive Miguel Zenon, "The Puerto Rican SongBook”.
Enjoy the music...
Mapman, I am confused. I have followed this thread through the years and I cannot understand why you bother to in your attempts to bring these guys down. I am sure you have some great experiences to share here, not just the usual abject negativity. I for one have learned nothing from your posts. I also see nothing wrong with gushing repeatedly about the improvements in sound wrought by these cables. If not for these guys I would almost certainly would have missed out on what to me is the biggest improvement I have heard in 40 years of audio. Well, maybe next to a $500K mbl system in a big room at the Newport Beach Audio Show, but a close second and the biggest improvement I have heard in my own system.