2. cables
  3. 1335297906

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
ddraudt's avatar
ddraudt
602 posts
 
ATTENTION: Directionality of HFC magnetic cables is as critical as turning a fan in the direction you want the wind to blow. The Magnets are pushing in one direction. If turned around they push the wrong way. I had experienced this at my house before and a friend just related another story of how much better it sounds in the correct direction. ;-)
He said,"Everything was more immediate, bigger, more dimensional and dynamic"!! I say, "more magic"!!
HF wire is marked and so are the ends and waveguides but I use a tiny ring of red or black electrical tape near the ends to make it harder for me to mess it up. ;-) Enjoy! D
mapman's avatar
Ag insider logo xs@2x
mapman
15,679 posts
 
Soon dd will be listening to his wires solo. Since that's all we hear about should we assume the rest does not matter? 😴
calvinj
1,594 posts
 
@ddraudt I agree with you. High fidelity does complex musical passages better than anything I have ever heard. David kikoski has a song called grey areas. You should hear how the music starts and stops on a dime and how even when there are about 5 things happening at the same time that high fidelity pulls it off in spades. When I'm listening to the quartet or trios there is nothing like the speed and proper decay of the percussion work. The speed and depth of bass players etc. the pianos sound real with proper leading edges and depth. I understand exactly what you are talking about.
calvinj
1,594 posts
 
@ddraudt. I will be attending a listening session tomorrow. I'm going to listen to some music tonight. It's going to be great to listen to some different music and meet some new hobbyists. We as audiophiles are a little different from some other folks. I'm just glad to be around some new people who really are into getting the best sound possible out of the music and gear. There will also be some folks that just enjoy listening to something different. Me included. HAPPY!!! Cause I'm HAPPY!!!! Cause happiness is the truth!!! 😃😄😊😀😁😎😇😆🙉🙏
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Calvinj, I am off to CES next week, but then things will slow up. Come on down! I'll try to get David to come over also.
More to discover