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
@ TbG, Hi, No, not in between the speakers, I said between the speakers and the listener, In the middle of the room, If the soundstage is more forward than that or more recessed than that, to me thats not a sound compairable to a live musical event, I say that because I am a musician, and know what live music sounds like, virtual dynamics cables are forward sounding, role a thru c, not natural!, I have never played live or been to a live musical event where the music is in my face or so recessed to where it sounds as if its on stage, I wanted to know if the presatation is any of these, I know the resolution may be there, the tone may be there, presatation?
All your audio components on an individual basis create a row G or H presentation? How could you determine the individual perspective of a single component when you have to have several hooked together to re-create a audible signal. And when it comes to materials from what and how does Strain Gauge derive its signal? Tom
Quite simply - the musicians and instruments are exactly where they are supposed to be. The width of field extends beyond the speakers when it should, the depth or layering is excellent, as is the imaging. When you close your eyes, you are THERE.

These cables are NOTHING AT ALL like anything that had been released by Virtual Dynamics.

I hope this helps.
Audiolabyrinth, I prefer to hear the sound stage before me as though I was standing about where the mics were. Of course if the mics pick up the high frequencies correctly and your system reproduces them correctly, you are going to hear the music as you would standing close to the mics.

What I like most about the High Fidelity cables is their ease and detail, which captures decay of the notes and subtle portions of the music.

I can find no definition for the word "presatation."
Great to hear another positive HFC experience. Thanks.
I think of my experience with Rick's cables this past year from the time I
read the very first post on this thread by Alpass. Then going from listening to Ct 1, CT 1E, to an all CT Ultimate system with Wave Guide Power Conditioner.
AN AWSOME RIDE!!! Redefining Naturalness, intimacy and soundstage presentation for me... many times. Thanks Rick!!

Dose anyone have more to tell about WGPC?