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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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HF power cords.
I just got a picture of Ricks new ultimate reference power cord.
It appears to have 3 UR interconnect waveguides in a stand in the middle and powerful magnets on each end.
the 3 "wires" look the same as UR cable.

I hope to test one soon.
can't post pictures here but, if you get your email to me I can send.
perhaps a more savvy computer guy can post pic and send link.

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charles1dad
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Rick is definitely on a roll of creativity, it's hard to suppress talent.
tonereef
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Do the lower mids down on the Ultimate ICs fill out with burn-in? I'm just starting fine burn-in in my system, and I feel the bass lacks a certain weight that I hear in live music and with many other cables. (I had the same impression with an unbroken-in pair of Es that I auditioned.) Not just the bass, but for example the subtle chestiness of Patricia Barber's voice seems missing. Even now the cables are extraordinarily quick and transparent, but somehow it's not quite real.
leicachamp
103 posts
 
At what stage is my current speaker cables the weak link? I have been using a ct 1 for about 5 months now. For me they sounded great when I first installed them in my system. But in the past month my system has been sounding incredible. So good that I am now trying a well used ct1 e. With only a couple of days audition I am truly suprised at how much better the ct 1e is.

So back to my question. I am using argento serenity speaker cables ATM. It is showing all the improvements I have made upstream with the ct1 and ct1 e.

Would it be better to upgrade to say a ct1 u or upgrade my speaker cables.
Or would changing the speaker cables to HF reveal more improvements with my current setup?
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audiolabyrinth
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I know all of you do, I need to confirm, Do all of you run a full loom of High-fidelity cables?
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