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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
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Nic10pin, this is not a good week to call him as the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest starts on the 11th and HF is in the show. But after that just google High Fidelity cables and contract them. I have a one meter pair and can see that it is possible to take out about a foot of cable.

Bare in mind that the wave guides get bigger and longer on the top cables, so it would be easier to make shorter cables on the CT-1 standards than on the soon to be released CT-1 Ultimate Reference cables.
theaudiotweak
2,775 posts
 
My suggestion is to think of resale value..who else may require or want to purchase a .6 meter cable. Some other brands digital cables take in account wave reflection. Their cables are only made and sold in lengths of a about 1.6 meters to avoid this possibility. Tom
juliejoema
23 posts
 
Hello Nic10pin,

For the CT-1 and CT-1E you can go shorter. I had Rick make me a special set of 0.75 m unshielded CT-1E phono cables for my RS Labs tonearm. The technology for the CT-1E includes an upgraded conductor (which is actually slightly more flexible that the regular CT-1) and better connectors, especially for the pin.

Enjoy.
4orreal
91 posts
 
Nic10pin,
I totally agree with "Theaudiotweak". Going for a shorter length than the standard is fine but can pose some difficulties when you decide to sell it. It's like selling a house on a busy street, it will sell definitely sell, but may take longer, and may probably sell for a lot less than anticipated.
nic10pin
10 posts
 
Thank you all for your advice. My dealer has at last heard back from RS and apparently 1m is the min length.
Cheers nick
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