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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
alpass
68pete
1,001 posts
 
littlecx 
How are you using your High Fidelity  XLR cable (what connected to it )  Are you using High Fidelity XLR  for your  entire system or just the one XLR cable?
aniwolfe
760 posts
 
I found the Reveal RCA interconnect to be a cable that is on the warmer side of neutral, very musical and natural sounding. I wonder if the gold plated connectors have anything to do with that? The CT1 Enhanced RCA was more neutral in its presentation. Both great cables.
esimms86
1 posts
 
I'm in the process of moving on from the audiophile hobby(in my case, also known as retirement) and I have listed a few HFC cables for sale on Audiogon. They include a CT-1 power cable, two CT-1 Ultimate power cables, a pair of CT-1 Enhanced RCA cables, and a pair of CT-1 speaker cables(banana terminators on the amp end, spade connectors on the speaker end). All cables are 1 meter in length. Cables are in excellent 9/10 condition except for the speaker cables which are in 8/10 condition. Purchase prices are negotiable. Thanks for looking!

Esau
juliejoema
23 posts
 
I have been using Rick Shultz's cables since they were Virtual Dynamics, and even still have a 'magnetic'/Everclear VD power cable with the technology used in the High Fidelity cables.

Each time I've upgraded I always hear 'more'.  More music, more emotion, more detail.  I've gone from Everclear to CT-1, to CT-1E, to CT-1 Ultimate, with power cables, ICs, and speaker cables.  Each addition brought more music.

However, I finally got a power distributor, the MC-6, along with two of the MC0.5.  I only installed the MC-6, with my TT power supply, the preamp, and disc player into it, but even though I should no longer be surprised by the increase in music when adding the magnetic cables, I was, again.

Amazing.  Congratulations, Rick!

I'll add the MC0.5s next week.

On a side note, there is a repost in a big magazine website of a review of Lindsey-Geyer cables from the early 1990's, where they used conductors similar to what HF is using, but without the applied magnetism.  Lot's of cool background info on skin effect depth, etc., that might explain why HF cables sound so good (to me).


calvinj
2,317 posts
 
Picked up my reveal power power cable and reveal rca interconnects. Extremely happy. They have a very slight warmth to them but the are still open with punchy bass. They also have a low noise floor.  Very nice soundstage. Very balanced from top to bottom with a little oomph in the bass. I put it on my Sony 5400 es modwright tubed CD player and it is a match made in Heaven. It took the slight digital edge off of the Sony.  I see with this line is performing so well for High fidelity. At this price point it’s a steal. I’ve heard cables 3 times the price not be as musical as these.  Rick has hit it out the park and these two cables are not going anywhere. They are now part of my reference system they have a permanent home on the Sony modwright. These things have zero ear fatigue.  Very happy. Thanks Rick you have done it again. 
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