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
I have had a pair of CT-1 interconnects on both my CD player and phono pre and, apart from the fact that they are definitely transparent and dynamic, I find them 'unmusical'. They make the music less involving emotionally. Of course, as many here attest, YMMV.
@ddraudt. The ultimate reference rhodium is the one thing the I never owned or had an extended demo of. It really gets better as you go up the line. I'm really enjoying this. I guess that's why I got so excited. It just got better than what I ever heard before. I have a really good setup with my resonessence dac. My gato fm6 speakers and my kr audio va 900. I actually tailor my system to have the high fidelity stuff in it because it gets so many of the things sound wise so right and better than I had heard. Anyway we all have to go on our musical journeys. The one thing that I find is that you can't let other people tell you what is right or what you like. Listen and enjoy for your own system.
Calvinj, The URR is a masterpiece and beyond, way beyond what anyone might imagine. No surprise to me that you were Blown Away. The good and bad news is that it gets that much better with each URR one adds. Norm had 6 and a WGPC at last count.
ENJOY!!!
I know I put this thing on my dac and the dac and it completely opened it up. It let the music really come through. Really put the musicians in the room with me. If it doesn't work for somebody else that's whatever. It does do it for my ears.
I agree that the URR power cord really does add to and allows the music to shine regardless what component you put it on. It seems to produce a better sound stage, more dynamics and a greater sense of naturalness.
As many have stated in this forum for each level of HFC you step up to the quality of music improves. Self-control is really an important factor here ;-)!