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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Agear, he still does. I have never even seen any of the Star gear. Do you have it?
The Coulomb Effect is well understood. Coupling is well understood. The Diode Effect for cones is well understood. And vibration isolation from very low frequencies is well understood. But these techniques are not interchangeable. They are complementary.
Good-day Audiolabyrinth, first and most important is that we are not here to hijack this thread. Rick Schultz and I have known each other for thirteen years are friends and have worked on many projects together including technical approaches to Vibration Management in all categories of audio.

Referring to your statement from 09/19:

As engineers we are trained never to say the words never, ‘impossible’ or non-existent. The opinions below are that of our company, products, technology and the applied laws of physics; static mechanics and analytical micro-dynamics.

The process of mechanical direct coupling and variable tensioning affecting performance and frequency has been proven and documented in an article from Stanford University titled “The Resonistor: A Frequency Selective Device Utilizing the Mechanical Resonance of a Silicon Substrate dated July 10TH, 1967.”

As you are aware, there is not much evidence of third party testing in the field of High End Audio largely because of the additional financial outlay; one has to depend on historical advancements or the people behind the product.

Resonance tuning related to our understanding is the ability to alter rate of transfer of energy resulting from vibration passing through and around a mechanical grounding plane (Back-STAGE or Sistrum Platforms™) where as the sonic ‘Q’ (original sonic reference) of electrical driven components or passive loudspeakers of the product can be altered.

The grounding plane must consist entirely of metals that conduct resonance. In order to adjust the sonic measure of an audio product you would require some type of tension device. Analogy: a string instrument such as the cello where as there is a bridge (the metallic Platform), a string crossing the bridge (the audio equipment) and the tuning machines at the top of the neck (the tensioning device). The correct term for instruments is ‘tuning’ and the proper technical term based on our applications is ‘adjusting the harmonic structure’.

The speed at which resonance flows through and from a product can be mechanically altered through tensioning, where in listening applications will affect the sound of equipment residing on the adjustable grounding plane.

In closing: We will always pay for the phone call and if I personally cannot answer your questions, we do have engineers who will provide opinions in helping to educate and advance the art of listening.

Rick has an excellent product design, put years of research in developing it. This dedication and products offer a very natural and highly musical sound quality. Congratulations Rick from all of us here at ‘ground central’.

As Always, Good Listening!

Robert
Star Sound Technologies, LLC
To All,

In search of goose bumps.

I recently had a cellist and educator purchase an endpin for her cello and in conversation she expressed her feelings on the passing of her luthier and friend Rene Morel. Never knowing or hearing of Mr. Morel before our conversation I found his obituary in the NY Times. All was fascinating but what I found most personal to me was this renowned luthier and artist of such could not play an instrument. He would have a cellist play for hours if needed and make tiny adjustments until the resulting sound would raise goose bumps on his arms. Only until he had that emotional reaction would he know all was well with the instrument and his minute adjustments to the instrument were complete.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/20/nyregion/rene-a-morel-master-restorer-of-rare-violins-dies-at-79.html?_r=0

In our mutual shared pursuit of the musical goose bump experience we may certainly disagree on the methods of reaching this physcial and emotional state but I feel that reaching this state is our goal. Tom
Well, Tom, now I know which Tom you are thanks to your mentioning the endpin.