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
glory's avatar
glory
1,373 posts
 
One must draw form deep pockets if the product selling has the goods to release the $$$.

$30K+ for wire will be paid out for the few who want what they feel is the best. so $30K+ for deep pocket folks is like $1K to the average Joe.

I for one heard only the baby wire and not the top wire. If this wire causes Philes to rejoice with praise then our hobby is better off for it.

Rick is a good man and has rebounded off the floor with a great design so continue on Rick :)
audiolabyrinth's avatar
audiolabyrinth
4,483 posts
 
The pro, most respected reviewer review to end all cable reviews is on it's way, and it is NOT on High-fidelity cables, But in general, it does not matter, I like everyone on this thread alot, however, not to piss you guys off, no pun intended, Jafox does have some very strong points in his last post, I am just as guilty of doing the same things all of you do on this thread, that said, keep up the great post, I for one enjoy them!
lak's avatar
Ag insider logo xs@2x
lak
3,516 posts
 
I find all this interesting reading and I understand all the views being expressed here. I agree it's very beneficial to read about how and why one product out performes another regardless if it's the same manufacturer, a step up the line or a competitor.
It's not always an easy task to analyze and/or compare one item to another and it takes a lot of thought and writing ability that we don't all possess.
Just my thought.
Best regards...
tbg
5,263 posts
 
I don't think there are "responsibilities" for posters; I don't really care what many posters have to say; what I am mainly taken by in posting is enthusiasm; I know from my studies in psychology that people's opinions and perceptions are influenced by many different factors, such as what is visually impressive, what they can afford, etc.; and finally I don't think that mankind know more than a small fraction of what it takes to realistically reproduce music in ones home.

Now back to more interesting readings.
mapman's avatar
Ag insider logo xs@2x
mapman
15,679 posts
 
Tbg,

You definitely have a "laboratory" mentality it seems when it comes to this stuff. Nothing wrong with that, but realize that a lot of what happens in a laboratory ends up being of little value to most.

I disagree that we know so little about producing lifelike sound at home. Come hear my system. That is my goal and I think I have achieved it pretty well.

I'm just not so pessimistic that this stuff is as hard as it is often made out to be. The devil is all in the details. Labratories might produce some new recipes still, but will they really be any better than the ones those in the know already are using?

Just some food for thought. Laboratories is where most all new innovations do start out after all. But it usually takes some time for the good stuff to get adapted by the masses. The average music lover would probably be wise to not jump on every new thing that finds its way fresh out of a lab.
More to discover