Acoustic Zen Matrix Reference II vs. Absolute Copper IC's


Just replaced my Wells Majestic integrated with a Hegel H390. I've been using A. Zen Silver Reference with the very warm-sounding Wells and have a feeling the more neutral voicing of the Hegel might be better matched with copper cables. 

I'm not sure whether to go with the Matrix or the Absolute Copper and am wondering whether anyone can comment on the differences between these two. 

stuartk

Showing 3 responses by audphile1

I upgraded from AZ Matrix II to Absolute Copper.
The Matrix II are awesome cables. Can’t call out any shortcomings until compared with the Absolute Copper.

The Absolute Copper are more detailed than the Matrix with better texture and tighter bass, more extended highs and more fleshed out midrange. I would not call these cables warm by any means. The Absolute Copper will be more refined than the Silver Refs.
What speakers are you using?

@stuartk sounds dark and the only change is the addition of Absolute Copper?

Give it a day or so to settle with signal going thru cables 24/7. Who knows when was the last time these cables were used. They may benefit from couple of days of play before judging. 

 

@mclinnguy 

@dalims4

Laughing at your posts….and Mr. van den Hul’s conclusion on copper vs. silver.

He must be high on them brownies there….