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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i have placed order for the xlr via paypal on xmas day through their website but so far no response from them. i have sent message to them and also no response. how long it takes for cerious technologies to reponse?

just recieved GM XLR today. however, my HF Reveal just burning-in for 6 days only. should I wait until it fully burn-in or just take out the GM to replace it?

thanks lak,

I will keep burning-in the Reveal maybe for 10 days to see if anymore improvement, and to see if the GM is really better.

thanks for your advice lak.

So I have to unplug the Reveal and switch off my system for few days before I plug the GM?

i just found that there is no lock on the dac side on the XLR GM cable. how to lock it up securely?

Just unplugged HF Reveal and plugged the GM XLR.

Initial impression:

Before Reveal, I was using Oyaide TUNAMI TERZO XX V2 (102 SSC).

There is no significant difference between 6th day and 10th day burn-in for the Reveal. Reveal is good. Compare to Oyaide, I would describe Reveal natural and smooth. But is too smooth on my system and treble is too conservative. However the weight is better than Oyaide.

Now the GM, it is simply the weight and smoothness of Reveal + clarity of Oyaide. This is what I want. This is just the beginning and I cant believe it is already that good. Can’t wait to see how it improve after burn-in.

BTW, given the very affordable price tag, I would say Oyaide offers the best for the price.

oyaide emphasizes more on the treble when comparing to matrix. however, it feels lighter too. it can be a bit (just a bit) too much treble on some recordings but still not harsh feeling. matrix is smoother and fuller. maybe details are a bit more and individual instruments are better seperated on matrix. overall matrix is better balance on everything. both of them are excellent cables.
talking about Oyaide pc, i have their flagship Tunami GPX-R V2 on my int. amp. very powerful and good dynamic yet no loss in details. given the minimal difference between the GM ic and Oyaide ic, i think i dont have to replace the pc.
oh yes just double checked, the construction is different. Black Mamba V2 should be easy to flex. TUNAMI GPX-R V2 is thicker so my one is not that flexible
I dont have Black Mamba V2. I just find the cut off diagram from the site. I dont have any cerious technologies product before. This is the first time. It seems my GM ic is getting better and better, I may consider their pc again.
Bob said do not move it during burn-in period. So after burn-in, will it sound different if I move it? And have to start all over again like HFC if plug it to another system?
actually i also have oyaide Continental 5S V2 usb cable. it is silver for the signal transmission part. anyone using?
its been few days since i recieved the GM XLR. cant believe it still keep improving. now it sounds as clear as oyaide tunami terzo xx v2 but the whole presentation is more elegant and sophisticated. I have no reason not to make the whole system all GM.
I just ordered the GM speaker cables. The XLR is just simply stunning. Never heard this kind of sound before.
doitwithlife

I used to have HF Reveal PC feeding to my DAC. It made very big improvement after switching to Matrix.


If your budget is tight. I suggest you to get a Nitro PC from Mad Scientist Audio feeding your P15. It is incredible in noise filtering (Yes, I know what P15 is doing but just try yourself).