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NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables

CT Graphene Matrix Cables:

I have been using the CT GE cables for almost two years.
I recently traded up for a full loom of CT Graphene Matrix cables, including speaker, interconnect and PCs, and I wanted to share my experience. I started by replacing only the ICs to try and hear the differences.

The new Matrix interconnects sounded better than the GE immediately after install. I found the original Graphene Extreme ICs to be good but not on the same level as the outstanding GE speaker cables. As break-in started to clear things up, I can hear more clarity and detail not heard before. The ICs are incredible on their own and at the 30 hour mark, I can hear a clear superiority over the GE ICs. I recently started using the Teo Game Changer ICs and preferred them over GE but the Teo has now fallen to the new Graphene Matrix ICs. My Teo’s were and are great, and it is stunning to experience Cerious Technologies commitment to making great technology better.

On the third day of listening to the GM ICs. I couldn’t wait anymore, Having too much fun. I then installed the speaker cables and power cords once I had a pretty good feel for the sound of the GM ICs.

With the full loom of GM cables running in they are going through some strange changes and definitely need time to settle down before realizing what they can really do and very important Bob says to not move them. Since I have a home office I can let them run in all day. I’m at around 120 hours now and they are still improving. Here’s what I’m hearing:

Extended highs and tighter lows.
More detail and better low level listening
Drums are tighter, more clearly defined. So real is the snap of the snare drum. The bass has more depth, seemingly goes deeper, lower. This aspect stands out the most.

I am not in the industry, I’m not an engineer, I don’t work for Cerious Technologies, but I am a fan of the cables and am enjoying what my system is capable of.

I’m closer to my own pinnacle of sound reproduction than ever before.

Lance

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jsm71
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I received my Matrix speaker cables yesterday and yes, the Graphene Extreme cables are going back in trade, which I liked a lot.  Like a few have said, these are absolutely good right out of the box.  There is a quality to the sound that is different and hard to explain.  I'll call it a hint of live performance.  It's more natural sounding and the clarity is good.

Everyone says give these lots of time.  I'm ready to be awed.  I'm already impressed.  Man, these are beefy!

jsm71
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Given the girth of these new SCs and the fact I have no other option I've got them laying on the (carpeted, basement) floor.  Who is using cable elevators and does it make a difference with these Matrix cables?
jsm71
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Since I just put the new cables into my system last week I feel compelled to leave them alone and experience the full break in ride. If I do something now I won’t know if lifts independently improve the sound as the cables seem to be changing (for the better) with every session.

I’ve never used cable lifts but I’ve never had cables of this caliber before and I want to make sure I’m getting everything they are capable of. I’ll have to report back after some time and some testing.

Like most audio tweaks, there is always a camp that feels doing such and so really makes a difference. I was never a big believer in isolation devices and I use them now, so cable lifts deserve a test.

jsm71
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@ozzy 

Thanks for the idea of using copper pipe Styrofoam insulation for cable lifts.  Have you tried this, or just read about it elsewhere?

I love going cheap when it makes sense.  It seems to me that a 6' piece can be cut as needed and would effectively cushion and decouple the cable from any surface.  I'm guessing the cables don't need to be very high up to achieve the intent.  Looks are also not my top priority, although I have tried to keep the room attractive.

jsm71
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@genjamon I only did the upgrade with the speaker cables since I feel they offer the best bang for the buck.  You are in for a treat however, as I'm sure you've already read here.  The Matrix SCs do sound better right out of the box.  With time, they amaze.  Please report back your impressions.
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