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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@petieboy12003. I totally agree. I come here to see what's good. I found a great cable and better service and now they just took my thread. Wow. A thread was deleted last year because a company gave two of us bad service and the equipment went bad and we got spanked for it lol. OZ really showed us not behave. I got tired of trying cables that didn't work and companies who laugh at me after they sell it to me. I'm going to let people know what's good or what's bad. If I get good service I'm letting you know. If a companies gives bad service. I will let you know. But I guess a better be careful would want to make a big tube advertiser mad and get muted again. We are just sharing what we know. Wow. Please don't put me on punishment audiogon. I will be a good boy. Lol.
@audiogon. Took my thread down. When I said something bad about a product that didn't work and bad service you took the thread completely out and when I find products that are good and a company that gives good service and say it then you take the thread down. Wowww I'm confused.
Audiolabyrinth, I agree with what you say about Rick being a nice guy with Much knowledge. I do take issue when anyone says one type of metal contact sounds the same as another because that is not true in my experience. (This could be a long conversation best left to another thread) In this case it's a small matter because the bigger issue is the improvement in sound of the URR is because of the Gold Helix Waveguide design works better than the UR Waveguide design.
Perhaps Rick will incorporate the Helix design into other products in the future.
Thanks Dave, You may call me keith, I must say, after talking to Rick, I would really like to check out the power cords, since there is no issue with RCA and using Balanced that I need, Is the power cords the most revalutionary product?, you know, the Rhodium plus power cord over othe products He has?
@ Rick, I was communicating with Rick about my power cable order and he spoke about his thoughts on the materials he uses in his power cables.
He said," In a nutshell, I apply the best material choice or match I can for “each” cable design. It is part of the design of each cable and contributes in its own why to the sound of that cable. It is NOT however the “hallmark” of the cables sound but instead the magnetic technology we apply is the paramount technology in establishing the majority of the sonic signature of each series of my power cables.