lance lock....your statement above about the ‘Matrix have close to as much flexibility as the GE’ could not be further from the truth....!!...I had a 1m Matrix pc and could not make it attach from my wall outlet to the IEC on my amps which are ~ 18” apart...I then tried a 4’ Matrix to see if I could loop it and make the connections and I was.....with a great deal of effort ,able to connect the right channel amp but not the left. Not only are they stiff end to end but you cannot torque, the ends, more then about 60 degrees....give or take. I am sure they are as good a product as the interconnects and speaker cables are but easy to work with they are not...
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
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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There is a product called an iec right angle adapters. There are also top or bottom iec angle adapters. I have used them in my secondary system with the subs close to the wall. Here is a link to one type. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Right-Angled-IEC-Adapter-UP-Angled-IEC-320-C14-to-C13-Adapter-for-lc... ozzy |
Ozzy brought up a product that may help fix the stiffness issue. Voodoo Cable can make make you a custom right angle adapter. I use one my system and it works well. There are many other adapters on their site that may help in your situation. Right Angle Wall adapter http://voodoocable.net/product/ac-power-adapters/ Right Angle IEC Adapter http://voodoocable.net/product/adjustable-right-angle-iec-adapter/ |
I've tested the Voodoo 15/20 amp and 20/15 amp adapters that were cryogenically treated. After break-in, I could not distinguish the difference between the identical power cord vs the power cord with the adapter. Although a different piece of handware for the different function I would think that it would not color the sound bassed on the experience I described above. |
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Agreed - calloway mentioned the GE PC, not the Matrix; hence, the reason for the comment originally. In looking at the SS website, a 2M Signature PC goes for either $1550 or $1790 (high current version), whereas Bob's Graphene Matrix goes for $1049. I could see a Signature used for around the price of the GM. However, the SS Music Reference PC goes for either $2985 or $3375 (high current version). That's three times the price of Bob's GM PC's. Comparing the ~$3K SS Music Reference PC to the ~$300 GE PC - well, if it's not significantly better (or at least somewhat better) at 10X the price..... Dave |
thezaks...correct..i was comparing the SS 'reference' pc to the GE CT pc..not the Matrix...as I could not get that to fit. The SS 'reference' IS much better then the CT GE..as it should be...It may be that the Matrix pc is even better but I will never know that..I am sure Bob's Matrix cord is very good.. |
thezaks, The Matrix have what I call the muscular factor. That is; more substance, more bass, midrange, treble, and presence. It is quite a dramatic contrast to the Cerious Extreme. Which is not a bad cable, I loved it. That is until I heard the Matrix. The negative factor being the extra cost and having to again lie to my wife. (LOL). ozzy |
t_ramey, I still am using the DPS-4 with my tube amps and I like them very much. Mine have the Furutech nano connectors. Since I have all my other cables now to be Cerious Matrix there is definitely a synergy with the loom. Someday, I would like to get a 3 meter pair of the Cerious Matrix power cords for my mono blocks. (I don’t think Bob makes them that long yet). However, that will need to wait until I rob the stagecoach. ozzy |
Bob evidently can make the Matrix power cords 3 meters long. So, I finally ordered the last power cords for my mono blocks to complete the total loom with all Cerious Technologies Matrix. Hopefully this will be the last cables I will need and the total investment will be worth it. I truly love this cable line it has so much "life" and "wholeness" that all cables that I used before the Matrix could never achieve, ozzy |
I burned in a Matrix power cord on my cable cooker for a friend and I currently have it on my Plinius Reference SA amp. I've had many high-end power cords on that amp and they have all sounded good however the Matrix definitely is at the top of the list. I noticed better overall tone, a tightening of the bass and wider more holographic soundstage. Darn you Bob Grost, now I have to add a Matrix power cord to the list of Matrix items I want to purchase. Ozzy, I can't wait to read what the 3/M Matrix power cords do for your momo-blocks! |
droleg, Go ahead make the investment in your personal pleasure and help the economy recover. (As the devil whispers in your ear...) No seriously, I know its a tuff call to make. Perhaps you can sell your present cables to lessen the $$$ pain. And I think you can get a better price if you buy several at a time. ozzy |
I like that name - Sonic Hologram Projector. In reality, while Bob’s GM prices are definitely a big step above the GE prices, there’s a huge amount of cables out there that are X times more expensive than the GM prices. And, from the feedback here, it seems that Bob’s cables are better, so they present a tremendous value. Good to see Bob come up for air and post here. I’ve sent him two emails (to purchase a power cord) over the past 8 days without a response. I’m sure he’s busy (although it seems that he’s responding to ozzy :-) Dave |
