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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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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.
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audiolabyrinth
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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?
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ddraudt
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@ 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.
agisthos
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It's not that Rick thinks plating does not effect the sound. As you say its just he thinks the magnetic conduction effect is far more important.

Rick also does not think much of wire purity, such as OCC purity e.t.c Again it's NOT that he thinks such things make no difference, its simply that other factors are more important.

And when you consider how these cables are truly the first that do not act as tone controls or colorations devices, he is onto something.
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ddraudt
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Is the power cords the most revalutionary product?, you know, the Rhodium plus power cord over othe products He has?
Keith, That is a good question. Theories point to the fact that power products would make a bigger difference because they handle 100 times the power of an IC and at least 20 times the power of speaker cables. I recall being flabbergasted by the Ultimate Reference Wave Guide Power Filter,( another Rick power device). It was as huge an improvement as a full loom of ultimate cables.
YES!!, I do believe the power cables would make a huge improvement without other HF products but have not heard a system like that. There would have to be extremely good other parts to the system for sure.
Norm told me that he tried to live without the WGPF Once he had the URR but the combo of URR pc and WGPF was just too good! Total retail price of the two would buy you a nice new car.
I hope you can get a High Fidelity Power Cable to your place and tell me what you think.
Once I get my URR I may bring it to a few stores to see how it does by itself. I would probably use it as the power cord for my WGPF in my system as Norm recommended. a URR pc to a power distribution device adds to the sound quality of all components plugged into it.
Happy Listening to all!!!
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