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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somebody has to say something that knows better!, can any of you make the same statement?, I recently had Tara's best here, HF's best etc.., no!, I cannot afford Tara's best, sadly, I sent them back, they knew that I had to, but to listen to such cable, and yes, all of these are cables, regarless of what you want to say!, The Tara's were far and away an exsperience I will never forget!
Goodby, I do not care to argue senseless of what all of you believe, untill you here what i am speaking of, you have nothing to say!
A-
I heard the Zero Evolution in a high-end system at the RMAF. They were good, but not in the league of the HF cables I currently use, IMO. Its really not a good, better, best thing, but instead a matter of preference. To each their own, as they say.
A- I also heard the best Shunyatas at the same show in another high-end system - exact models escape me. Also very good, but not my preference. Have also heard top power cords from Purist Audio, High Diamond, Synergistic, Stealth, Nordost (Odin was very good) and a handful of others. Nothing wrong with any of these cables, just not right (with the exception of High Diamond) for my system. For me, its truly not a matter of budget, per se, but of system synergy/matching and the best (IMO) performance I can wring out of my system. AN inexact "science" if ever there was one.
Well said Fplanner2000. I had no intention of ever committing the funds for cables that I have but one hfc cable made such a improvement in my system that I had to at least try another ... Then another. If it had been a marginal improvement then the journey would have been over before it had started. Anyway I'm now on the last leg with the conditioner due next month and then some HFC power cables when I can afford them. I'm not a wealthy individual by any stretch of the imagination so this may take a while but it's great to know where I'm heading.