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

Showing 9 responses by iblieve

So it's pointless to assert that HF cables is the best cable ever heard for the same reasons...
Hi Guys,

I red the whole thread with interest and i'd like to ask you all a simple question. When you explain that you had never heard anything like this before, can you give me the High-end cables you compared the HF cables with?

Thanks guys
@Fplanner : I understand your point of view. Anyway, every new HF buyers had previously owned other cables? So it should be great to know what they previously owned to make up our mind and guide us a little bit forward.
I agree to the fact that i can try by myself but not everyone (included me) has a HF retailer down his street...
So a little bit more infos should be great for every readers!
Sorry for the misunderstanding but yes i'm french and there is no dealer that carry HF cables around me right now.
Anyway i red the whole thread and i agree, some named brands but not models. I also agree with @Charles1dad, it's very system dependent. That's why it looks important to describe the system involve and give the previous cable's models used on it before introducing the HF wires inside it.
The goal of forum, despite congratulate ourselves on our gorgeous system, is to provide informations on our experiences.
For example if you say : this is the best cable ever! without mentioning that you use it on a 300B tube system with high efficiency speakers, the one who use SS amps with low efficiency speakers has many chances to be disappointed!!!

Another fact is when you say :" i previously use Nordost cables" without giving the model, you may compare low priced speaker cables to 3000$ pair of HF cable! It's not fair!
@Audiolab : your mark of respect touched me my friend! I try to do my best to share my experience and it's sometime disapointed to read sterile post even if i accept every opinions.
Thanks for those who understand my demand.
Rating a cable with words like "excellent soundstage, deep bass, wider..." Is pointless cause you can use the exact same words with many other cables. It's only marketing!
I didn't heard every cables on the planet but having a clue on the system used and on the previous cables give a pattern for the reader. Knowing what kind of music was used during the test is also an interesting information.
Given beacons are not vain for many of us sailors lost in the vast ocean of hifi's choices. Listening is the shortest way, but there is so many to listen to... Help us save some time!
What a list of high end cables Petieboy!!! I was interested in the Elation as well. Can you tell us if you possess the CT1's IC or an enhanced version of it?
@Petieboy : I red the TEO concept on the website. If i understand it correctly, it implies that there is only one type of cable and no range? It seems impossible to create a range with liquid cable cause you can't argue on the conductors size or the purity of it...
I have quite the same question as Chatnoir : The thinness seems to be equally the same on all the HF range. Regarding that small diameter, what about the lowest frequencies, the weight and the overall presence on HF cables?