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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
 
Calloway, lest I be misunderstood on the CT-1s let me speak of more recent experiences. I had two non-HFC cables on my raid system and driving my turntable. Surprisingly and clearly the HFC CT-1 in both cases gave superior performance. Noise on the ac line even that remaining after the HFC Waveguide power center, harms performance.

I was glad that someone without broad experience with the HFC URR power cord and an open mind reported their experiences.
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ddraudt
609 posts
 
Rdoc, Thanks for sharing you excitement about you HFC experience.
Fun, isn't it? I'm breaking in Ct1 pc now for a weekend test. So far I do notice improvements in clarity and quietness in my system.
Keep on enjoying the music!
D
kzhtoo
222 posts
 
Agree with CT-1 power cord. It's a very nice cable. I tried it for 10 days in my system before I had to send back. Just ordered a new one yesterday. Contrary to other people's experiences, it didn't initially wow me at first. It took about 4-5 days settling time in my system and slowly improved to a point I told myself I had to get one (I do have CT1-E IC's and digital cables in my system already, which BTW did NOT outperform x10 over the cables they replaced). It didn't exhibit "cables on steroid" characteristics as one other cable that I was also demoing, which is also a very good cable that I can happily live with. CT-1 however is gentle and musical with class. HF power cables do have a unique characteristics that you won't find in other conventional cables. I'm glad HF comes out with CT-1 and is priced more reasonably.
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ddraudt
609 posts
 
Ct1 power cable was superior to custom cable I was comparing it to.
As Kzhtoo said, the Ct1 pc has unique characteristics that regular pc's don't have. The speed and clarity, the more musical and less harshness
that seems more like a change of better interconnects.
I also must return the loners but hope to get a couple of the CT1 pc's for my system.
Dave
calvinj
2,283 posts
 
@kzhtoo@rdoc enjoy. The sound of high fidelity is realistic and ear pleasing. Was listening to the album "The Bright Mississippi" by Allen Toussaint tonight and the realness of the drum work and the cymbal decays were flat out astounding using the high fidelity stuff.
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