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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
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ddraudt
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Calloway, Tbg, I agree! I've had great systems for decades but nothing,
Absolutely Nothing so astonishingly lifelike as with my HF UR setup.
Not just worlds better but unfathomable, and awe inspiring.
Wonderful surprises in every aspect of music reproduction.

I've not heard the Kraken by Stage III but even their Minatour was too hard to bend to connect to my system so i could not use them.
Once I get a HF URR power cord I will try to borrow a Kraken and to find a place where it will fit in order to compare.
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lak
3,516 posts
 
Out of curiosity have any of you tried the the HiDiamond P-4 or the CH Acoustic X-20 power cord?
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Ddraudt, I have heard the Kraken compared with the Minatour in a system with my equipment. It literally made the Minatour sound like nothing but a cheap pc. I have often heard the Krakens with equipment at shows, which sounds great, especially at the last CES with the little BMC speakers and the PureDac.

I expect the Kraken is very good, but that it lacks the technology of the HFC pcs. Were I to have one, I really don't know where I would compare the two. There now is a cheaper version of the Kraken ($8400), the Triton at $6000, which I haven't heard. So both are cheaper than the best HFC pcs.
calloway
816 posts
 
HF UR PC Final Update...: with > 150 hrs on the UR the sound is just do die for. all previous accolades continue to improve.....it just allows the music to be SO REAL....Rick truly is a genius with regard to his ability to create these cables...thanks Rick...
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Calloway, how many of these pcs do you have? They are a very slippery slope, I have not heard a Ultimate Reference, but have both Ultimates and Ultimate Reference Rhodiums, which is what I started with. It is ill advised to start at the top and work down! All I can say is "get more." But mainly "welcome aboard and enjoy!"
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