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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Fplanner2000,

How do you think hidimaond D3 XLR ICs stand in compare with High Fidelity CT-1E or Ultimate?

Thank you.
Jmcgrogan2, How High Fidelity ct-1 or ct-1E compare TO kci silkworm + se? I am thiking about upgrade but relactant to part with KCI. Thank you.

Hello all, last week I got for demo HFC MC-0.5 and after 24 hours of burning, I installed it in unused part of my  Furutech GTX-D  (R)  outlet that feeds Shunyata Triton pc  that in turn connects to all my system components.

The initial impressions: sound became harder and darker with less air. I burned it in for another 24 hours and sound with MC-0.5 in place has been still  darker and less resolving than without.

After that I removed MC-0.5 from AC outlet and put it in unused one on my Shunyata Triton pc. After I let it settle for another 8 hours , I listened again with basically the same results – overall sound with MC-0.5 in place has been darker and less resolving than without. I guess it’s all system depended, but what makes me think that maybe I’m doing something wrong is that majority on this forum have

very audible positive improvement using MC-.5  in some place on another. Btw the MCP-0.5 I got has been a dealer demo and burned substantially before.

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John, thank you for the honest feedback. Finally voice of reason on this forum. This is what I am not clear about - majority of people on this forum when commenting on MC-0.5 swear by immediate positive effect(s) right after plugging the mc-0.5 in their system. But when somebody comments that MC-0.5 did not bring positive desired effect into THEIR system, all follow-ups advices on more burning and giving time to settle .

John burned it for 8 weeks – this is a lot of hours for product to be ready for a prime time. Why some people just can’t admit that in some systems the effect is not welcome.

Without truthful facts and acknowledging that any tweaks are system/person depended - all of these threads sounds like a marketing pitch ( wow  plugged my 6th and improvement even bigger) and eventually can hurt a product reputation.