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
ddraudt....Rick did say 'new technology' when he emailed me..that may be synonymous..don't know...!!!
Cal, the process uses new technology that Rick developed,
 and Rick uses the word process in his description.
I look forward to your feedback on the new cables.
Cheers D
@tawa 

hi, have you try using magnetic RCA adapters? thanks.
 
btw, have anyone attached the RCA adapters ONTO the HFC interconnects ? (which means RCA adapter==> HFC cable ==> RCA adapter ) to double the effectiveness ...
-phil

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.