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
judyazblues
157 posts
 
Oh wow.
For the 50th time in the past 5 years.
Yawn..........
leicachamp
87 posts
 
I have got 2 pairs of new Ultimate RCA just arrived. I find the rca fittings are very loose compared to the regular CT 1 and CT1e that i have got in my system.

Is this normal for the Ultimates?

A recent review on dagago on the Ultimate Reference said that the UR was as tight fitting as the CT1 and CT1e.
audiolabyrinth's avatar
audiolabyrinth
4,483 posts
 
Thankyou Dave for your reply about the breakers, very imformative,I would love to listen to your system useing the mag/hydraulic breakers, It would be interesting to A/B the sound differences, You amaze me with all that you do that most audiophiles have never heard of doing, I admire you totally.
leicachamp
87 posts
 
Hi guys.

I just got a new pair of ultimate ic. My issue with them is that the RCA plugs fit loosely. No effort needed to insert or remove the cable. Quite the opposite of all the HF cables I had before. I thought one of the ingredients to the sound of HF cables was the tight fitting plugs.

Anyone else with newish HF cables experienced this?

Should I return the cables?

I have emailed Rick already but I thought I seek actual customer opinion.
ddraudt's avatar
ddraudt
602 posts
 
Tom, good one!
It was back in the mid 1980's the a group of friends and I, called "the Thorp Audio Group", were spending 6 months designing and building the ultimate power source for our ultimate audio system.
That system was great but a pale, pale shadow of todays system with amazing HFC Magnetic cable magic. We were all dong research, my guess is that friend Stan had more knowledge of the internal workings of thermal breakers and/or found some writing on the subject. I still use the mag breakers today even though I have HFC's UR- WGPC power conditioner which creates a whole new, wonderful world in audio playback.
More to discover