High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
Tawa, I own a pair of the RCA adapters that I use in my second system (main system has a full loom of HFC). With the RCA adapters, you should hear a positive improvement in sound. The actual HFC should sound even better. The adapters will give you an idea of what the entire cable will sound like, of course the higher up the chain you go, the better the sound, IMHO. I should also add that in my second system I also use some HiDiamond products. |
I got a Parasound integrated just to switch things up a little. I used my high fidelity ultimates interconnects on it today and WOW. The extra solid state power with the clarity and depth of the interconnects did wonders for the system. I'm using this as part of my Solid state system. Great sound. Anyone who can't hear the difference need to check their ears. Always good to switch things up sometimes just to see what happens. |
Does this ever happen to you??? My music’s “realness" perplexes my mind sometimes. The clues that make the brain sense a “real” *** experience are too closely mimicked. So, the “it's real but it’s not real" feeling, takes my brain some time to adjust. I'll let you know if I get adjusted ;-) Cheers D *** humans do not experience “real” but merely a construct of our brains interpretation of our sensory input, moments after an actual event occurs……………………………………………………… |
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Hi Everyone. I have a 2 meter pair of CT 1 Ultimate interconnects for sale in the classifieds for those who are interested. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/interconnects-high-fidelity-ultimate-2-meter-interconnect-2016-11-... Thanks |
I just ordered one of Rick's new technology CT-1UR interconnects.It involves...as Rick states...a 'new magnetically driven amplification process to enhance the power of the magnets and internal connections and to magnetize the internal wire.'..He says the improvement will be 'staggering'..can't wait..stay tuned... |
Phil, I have that combination with Pro interconnects from preamp to amp. I know several others who have this. I was first awed at the improvement at Norms house, as were others in attendance. And that was with RCA on one end. Eventually, 3 of us got RCA's for both ends. Shocking just how much of an improvement $550 of adaptors made to $20K interconnects. I recommend them highly for whenever they are back in stock. Brought us closer to the music. Cheers D |
benjie, okay that is too far to go! Double magnetic adapters!!! Were I to try this, and yes I have room, I would have to supply support for both cables. Also I have to use special all copper RCA to XLR adapters into my BMC MCCI phono stage and these fall out too easily. But I think I will try it and fully expect to hear what you say. I understand that Rick would like to get more powerful Magnetic Adapters. They cannot be any wider and still fit into normally separated jacks, so longer seems most likely. So it sounds like you have beat him to it. rlawry, I have the UR Din to RCAs on my turntable also. I went directly from Enhanced to these and was shocked by the improvement. I suspect that were Rick to make a Din with magnets in it, which is getting magnets dangerously close to the cartridge, we would hear an improvement. But Dins are just too damn small! Also I have had problems with the Din falling out but my new one on the URs has been fine. |
@ddraudt From what I understood when I spoke to Rick, the speaker cables were totally rebuilt to make them the current model in looks and performance. Sounds like almost everything was replaced. That's all I know. To me they look like brand new speaker cables. Sorry, I don't know any other information to pass on. |
Updated cables sounds like a great idea!! I sent all my cables in 10 days ago for a treatment and expect them back this Tuesday. Pro speaker, Pro IC, 2 Pro Power cords, 2 URH power cords. Heard amazing things at Norms with this treatment. Will report. No music for 2 weeks is maddening. Even crazier... Dave |
Cal, Lak, It's alway great for me to know that someone else has been greatly impressed with a magnetic upgrade. I've been blown away so many times with HFC upgrades from CT-1 thru Pro. Dangerously addicting for some of us. Far beyond any imaginings. My sound has been incomprehensible for a while now and each upgrade is more astonishing. Cheers D |
Yes, I got all of my cables back from a treatment and put my system back together. And Yes, it sounds very much improved. I've been thinking of How to describe going from absurd sound to even more absurd. Here are some notes: Effortlessly flowing realism. Wonderfully engulfing spatially accurate representations of musical performances. The performers are solidly in the room. An uncanny sense of live sound. Musical reproduction is just the start of this magical room reproduction. I have heard really great music on many systems, I now am hearing everything in the room where the music was recorded. As I listen to this system I realize that, although my descriptions are true, they haven't a chance of describing this experience. Come over and take a listen. Cheers D |
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Thanks Lak! benjie,"any idea"?.... good question! what I know is that the process is proprietary. I think it is like cable cooking with specially designed and built magnetic power equipment. I know it includes a number of different processes done over 8 days. I know that they treat all new cables and cords this way before shipping. I know it was an idea of Ricks to greatly increase the break in process. and Ricks description "a 'new magnetically driven amplification process to enhance the power of the magnets and internal connections and to magnetize the internal wire." I know that someone is writing a review of the process. My experience over the past 5 years shows me that more magnets makes more music. I know it made my system sound like a completely new and much more refined system. The magic has gone thru the roof!! Engulfing performances! Considering where the system was to begin with, this is astonishing!! I expect improvements to continue for a number of weeks. Highly Recommended ;-) D |
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Cable treatment is a winner! Magic - Revelations of a 9 hour listening session yesterday. Hi ALL Last night, There was an essence of life I could not have guessed could exist in audio playback. Shape, texture and 3 dimensionality took on new meaning as every aspect of the sound came to life, like never before! The sound not only emanated from the instruments but projected out into the recording room. I’m not simply hearing music coming out of a horn, but music from the horn filing the venue. It sounds like Magic to me. A similar feeling to being impressed by a fantastic magical illusion. Correction, it IS a fantastic magical illusion. Enjoy the Music D |
Sigh; anyone going to go there: https://www.audiogon.com/listings/interconnects-high-fidelity-cables-ct-1-reveal-brand-new-2016-12-0... Notice that this new version, called the Reveal, is said "to exceed all other cables regardless of cost." So does this $699 cable outperform the old CT-1UR at considerably more than $699? How long until we see the CT-1 Reveal E, etc etc etc. |
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High Fidelity new CT- 1 Level 2 jumpers vs Transparent Ref.XL jumpers (mm2) The CT-1 crushed the Transparent jumpers in my simple system. The change was not minor is was huge. I have been a Transparent cable fan for a very long time. I use their speaker cables and xlr interconnects in my system. I have not used any of the newer generation 5 wires, but have used the MM2 level Ref XL line through out my system and have felt that it was good. I have slowly add the High Fidelity entry level tweeks to my system and each time is a nice improvement. I own now 16 of their MC o5 and a MC6 hemisphere power conditioner. the CT-1 level 2 jumpers where the biggest size wise improvement in sound yet for me. Every HF product i have add to my system has been a step up in better sound. |
And back to this new process or treatment some of you guys are talking about, please. How does that work? Do you schedule an appointment to have them refurbished and send them to their office in Texas? Does High Fidelity charge for this service? How much? What's the estimated turnaround time, please? |
misterbritt, Yes it is best to schedule an appointment for shortest turn around. Yes there is a charge it varies with the number of cables. At this point I hear it is $40 to $50 per cable plus shipping to the shop.. Time it takes depends on the level of cables as PRO's take a week of processing and the CT-1 is a day or two. My Pro treatment took about 2 weeks from shipping off to getting back. I would expect 2 weeks for any treatment. Waiting is hard for us.. I hated being without but was rewarded buy a surprising major improvement in all aspects of the sound and image. Other friends say they hated the wait but are thrilled at the effect also. |
as a long time observer and part time contributor to this thread. I recommend anyone considering these excellent and stupid expensive cables to audition them before purchasing regardless of what others say. There is absolute synergy in every system and our ears are unique. I actually sold my entire ultimate reference loom and replaced with antipodes reference loom for a fraction of the price. This hands down was the best move in my system. I am happy to see high fidelity innovation directed to a more 'affordable' market. |
I think it is a good idea to audition cables, and everything, if one can -before purchase. I only recommend the top High Fidelity Cables to people with systems refined enough to hear what they can do. Reference level system are extremely rare. From what I am hearing now... I doubt many have an inkling of what is truly possible. My system 3 year ago was one of the best I'd ever heard. Today, with HFC PRO Cables, There is no comparison to that old system. No description that would enlighten others of the experience. And no way I could have imagined what is being presented to me without hearing it myself. |
Has any one tried using the Power Cube a 5 way splitter instead of the orange 3 way spliter. The power Cube comes any several different models. The base model is a 5 way plug. If it could be used then it would shorten how far out of the wall your stack of 3 ways would stick out. Not to mention you would be able to have more of the magnetic power applied in a shorter line. |
68pete, Power cube looks like it would works well if one can devise a connection protocol... 4 sided plug in would block second outlet of a duplex outlet. There is a cube with a short extension cord (or use your own extension cord to a cube) that then can be gang plugged into many cube shaped cubes away from the duplex outlets. My power in comes into the audio room to a 2 duplex outlet setup. One outlet plugs in the system, the other 3 outlets are for my 12 MC-0.5's. Maybe I'll get cubes for second dozen MC-0.5's. Splitters have a break in time of up to 5 days FYI Cheers D |
