Anyone tried the new and improved Zen matrix?

The dealer I'm referring to is Value Audio.See ad in cables section in Audiogon.

Brm1,what do you have these connected to and how long did it take to break-in where you could fully realize the superiority over the transparent?

You both have a point.But what struck me was the boldness of the comparison.I have never heard the Valhalla's but based on the rave reviews they are "the" cable to beat.If this ad ,affectionately known in the advertising business as " puffery" has any semblance of truth to it,then the Valhalla's are way over-priced at this time.Just a point I was trying to make based on the ad claim.I do tend to lean on the recommendations of fellow audiophiles(not to say that audio dealers aren't audiophiles) On the contrary,I believe they are or they wouldn't be in this business.It is their living though and they need our support.We are happy when we can find a good deal in Audiogon where we sometimes pay at or below dealer's cost.Someone,unless through factory-direct,bought these through a dealer.I feel for high-end dealers at this time because not only has the economy been tough but more and more factory-direct company's are by-passing them to get a share of what market there is and be competitive at the same time.What the future holds no one knows.We can only speculate,but in the long haul the consumer must have his needs and wants met.

Thanks,Jaguar.I look forward to your comparison.I have a pr.of wow's which are still breaking in.I would really like to get periodic posts as the cable breaks in.I understand the zens take an unusually long time to properly break in.Should you find the new matrix substantially better,it might convince me to try one.

By the way,Jaguar.Have you tried other cables? I was curious if you had tried any of the Stealth cables.Also,do you prefer copper over silver and if yes,why? I have been told that silver is higher-voiced and copper is warmer-voiced,that silver has come a long way since the early days of being labeled with being strident and thin.I'd like your opinion and would either one be chosen based on system compatibility(i.e. silver good with tubes and copper good with solid state,etc) Thanks,Sherod

Would like to hear from owners of the new AZ Matrix or Silver on how you are responding to this cable's sound.I also would like to get feedback from owners of older versions with comparisons.I've had the new Matrix in for about a week,pre-cooked by dealer for a few days, and they sound wonderful.These have a very addictive natural sound to them, the opposite to listener's fatique with a tube-like quality.A very unique sonic experience.I wonder how the Satori's compare.

Good for you Greg,I also bought recently the new Matrix and have been keeping posted by Jaguar with his new version.Let us know with time as they are broken in how they perform.I think I see why there is such a rush of AZ ic's for sell lately.I been surprised to see so many of the Matrix's going in the $250-300 range, much less than just a few short months ago.It seems that it would be cheaper to pay the $75.00 for the upgrade.These Matrix have a very unique sound to them.Very listenable with no listener's fatigue whatsoever.

Everyone says the new Matrix have less midrange bloom with better inner detail and increased dynamics. The frequency extremes have been further extended with both being cleaner and more natural. But Greg, system synergy is so important. Let me know after full break in what you're new comparison is because the new versions are totally new creatures, without losing that seductively sweet sound the AZ cables are known for.These cables are like an additive drug.You keep wanting to go back to them for another fix.

Greg, how are your new,upgraded Matrix's sounding. I just got word from Jaguar that he really likes his new Matrix now that it has sufficiently broken in.I really like my new Matrix from pre/pro to amp. I never heard the older version but I'm content with this newest version.