Now, this is not a advertisement, just a posting sharing my experience on some well made great sounding cables at a very reasonable price. Besides, I don't think Cerious Technologies is set up for a big influx of cable orders.
But, if you get the chance to try these cables, please do.
I have been interested in the newer cables coming out that are using Graphene as a conductor. SR cables seemed interesting, but I always hated the way there cables had all those extra wires (with the active shields and such). I then noticed an ad early in I think November or December from Cerious Technologies for Graphene cables. I investigated how the cables were assembled and it seemed like quite a laborious process.
I ordered (with a 30 day money back guarantee) the balanced Graphene interconnects, and boy did they impress me. Such depth, soundstage, realism, frequency smoothness, effortless sound. I was truly impressed! I now have a complete loom of the Cerious Technologies Graphene cables. That is; interconnects, speaker cables, digital cables and power cords.
I ended up selling all of my other cables and to those of you who have read my postings know that cables have always been my curiosity.
So, as I began this post, let me again iterate, I have no alliance to the company, my posting is for those of you looking for an great alternate high quality Graphene made cable without spending a fortune.
@mtrot, Based upon my experience and what others have said in this forum your GE speaker cables will sound good right out of the box. When you install them, set the speaker cables up exactly the way you want them and then don't move them around or it will degrade the sound for a while and require another short break-in period. I also suggest all speaker cables and power cords be elevated off the floor sitting on top of some type of riser for best performance. Total break in time can run anywhere between 50 - 150 hours for full break in, however, I'm sure you will be impressed as soon as you install them in your system. My speaker cables that I purchased this past summer have directional arrows, but if the speaker cables you receive don't have direction arrows just install them and use a piece of tape (or something) to indicate what direction you are going to run them. This will prevent any confussion in the future if you need to reinstall them. Give us a report on your findings here when you receive them. Best regards...
My set of GE speaker cables are on the way! My question to current owners is if I should expect there to be a break in period, during which the sound may not be good. Or do they sound good right away? Bob says they are not directional, but has anybody tried them both directions? Thanks!
Message me if you are looking for a CT Digital Cable 1/M RCA or a CT Interconnect 1/M RCA. I might know where one can find one of each lightly used but broken in.
Ordered a set of GE XLR interconnect last Tuesday in .5 meter length, finished and shipped Thursday and received today. Playing them right now and what a huge difference in sound quality versus my AZ Silver Reference II. Thanks for the great turnaround Bob!
Yeah, as he requested in a phone conversation, I emailed Bob on Nov. 10 about getting the order form for a set of speaker cables, but have not heard back. I know he's very busy, will call him back.
@mitch2, Another digital cable you might want to consider is the VH Audio Pulsar Ag Silver Interconnect. You would have to send an email to VH Audio and ask Chris to make you one set up with the BNC you want. I was involved in beta testing the interconnect and I can tell you that it sounded every bit as good as my reference digital cable; the Stealth Varidig Sexet. The CT digital cable that Bob makes is also very good. I still have and use the Ag Silver and CT digital in different systems.
t_ramey, I have been in contact with Bob to discuss ordering cables. He has responded promptly and thoroughly to my questions.
I am considering ordering the digital cable but probably not the speaker cables. The construction of the lead-outs and terminations make very short speaker cables difficult to construct using the GE technology. I only need 1M to go from my monoblocks to my speakers and I have been pleased with the WE10ga wire I have been using, configured for 7 awg to each pole of each speaker. However, I am still auditioning digital cables and have a few candidates yet to choose from.
Anybody hear from Bob this week? He usually responds within a few days or so but it's been about a week since I sent him a message. I know he said last weekend he was going out of town, just hope he's doing alright.
Does anybody know what sort of Male/NEMA AC plug is used on different Cerious power cord? By looking at pictures, it seems these AC plugs look like Oyaide ones! However there is no any description or any marks ...
What did you use before and what do you like better about the GE digital cable?
tommylion -
"Wow! The GE digital cable, at $200, has got to be one of the biggest bargains in high end audio. If I had paid $1000+, I would still consider it "worth it" for the improvements I am hearing. and
"I feel with the CT there is a more realistic sound or perhaps less coloration. The sound stage is bigger and deeper and none of these changes are subtle. Most importantly I am enjoying the music more."
This is a good description of what I am experiencing with the digital cable. The sound is more relaxed, more "analog-like", if you will. The subtleties of the music come through clearer, making it easier to connect with the emotion and message."
Good description tommylion. What cable were you using before the GE digital cable?
I am asking you guys about your impressions because I am trying different BNC digital cables now and so far have only tried a Canare copper cable and most recently the Oyaide DB-510 solid silver cable. I need to let the Oyaide burn in but I would also be interested in trying something a little different. The other one I have considered is the Mad Scientist Heretical Digital Cable PLUS, a carbon fiber digital cable.
@rja I find the power cables to be very good. I own the Blue, Yellow and Red. I highly recommend the speaker cables and the power cables, because in my system I noticed the most amount of positive change.
I'm using a GE bnc digital cable and a pair of balanced ICs and I'm pleased with their performance. Been in my system for a while now so me thinks they're broken in. A lot of folks here seem to be taken with SCs which might be my next move. How much do the power cables bring to the party in addition to the above cables?
I just wanted to contribute my first feedback being a new customer. I wasn’t living in the world of cables whose price tag included a comma. My world to date was been cables in Bob’s price range.
I have started with a custom single ended interconnect and a blue power cord. I inserted the IC first for a couple of days then added the power cable to my tube amp. Ok, I’m very impressed and I know my break in period still has awhile to complete based on other’s feedback I’ve received offline. I won’t repeat the improvements but I’m getting similar gains others have already noted. I’m certain that the "full loom" is in my future, and I have in fact already ordered and paid for the speaker cables. Those, I’m really looking forward to!
Without question, Bob’s cables are an amazing value. If they are also competitive at pricing multiples, that’s something I’ll have to take on faith from others, because spending over a grand for a cable just isn’t in my makeup. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve heard some very expensive cables and drooled with desire. I am so glad to be getting that level of sound without the cost. Bravo, Bob!
Wow! The GE digital cable, at $200, has got to be one of the biggest bargains in high end audio. If I had paid $1000+, I would still consider it "worth it" for the improvements I am hearing.
Robt..calloway here. i have a friend who just purchased a used VAC PA 100/100 amp and i convinced him to buy one of your PCs for the amp..which one should he get..?.
@dlcockrum, I’ve successfully used the Blue and Yellow power cords interchangeably on an amp, integrated amp, power supply and power strip. Both worked out very well, however, I no longer remember the difference I heard. I believe somewhere at the beginning of this thread "Bob of Cerious Technologies" gave a technical explanation of the two power cords***. I’m not capable of going into technical explanations, but I know what sounds good to my ears ;-)! For your purpose either the Blue or Yellow would workout very well.
"I feel with the CT there is a more realistic sound or perhaps less coloration. The sound stage is bigger and deeper and none of these changes are subtle. Most importantly I am enjoying the music more."
This is a good description of what I am experiencing with the digital cable. The sound is more relaxed, more "analog-like", if you will. The subtleties of the music come through clearer, making it easier to connect with the emotion and message.
benlzy, the speaker cables made the biggest difference. After some break-in of course, the first obvious change, I noticed more, deeper, tighter bass. It left me scratching my head. I know the cables can't create more bass but instead they revealed what my amp could pull out of my speakers.
After trying many different cables, some very expensive, I feel with the CT there is a more realistic sound or perhaps less coloration. The sound stage is bigger and deeper and none of these changes are subtle. Most importantly I am enjoying the music more.
@lancelock could you explain what exactly in terms of SQ improved? Like did it have a better definition, or more exact tone etc. It’s a bit hard for me to place what light years refer to, as what we are looking out for in sound could differ. I do not own the American speaker cables though; using the Ultra Black from Tellurium Q, but thought of trying out the digital/power cords first.
I had the Triode Wire Labs American speaker cables and can safely say that the CT SC's are light years ahead in SQ. Nothing against TWL but just can't keep up with CT.
Hey rja, thanks for letting me know. I only ask because on the website it only listed rca and xlr for digital. I've been wondering what digital cable to get and would like to try the GE one. Most of my other cords are from twl though, just wondering if I should swap over :3. Anyone else has opinions on that?
What’s the break-in like on the GE digital cables? I got my cables in, and put the digital in my system first. It shows a lot of promise right off the bat. I’m just wondering what to expect break-in wise?
Thanks for addressing my concerns so appropriately. Several here, including yourself, have credibility to me. I plan to try a GE PC and umbilical on the "new to me" MW 5400ES coming late this week. In the meantime, I have all the supplies coming Monday to build some of ozzy’s DIY HFT-clones. Cheap and fun experiment! Hoping to be pleasantly surprised.
Recommendations on which GE PC to order for the MW 9.0/9.0 power supply and then for the MW player itself?
Ozzy having the same speaker like you have Andra.....I am very happy and looking forward to try Bob cables, talking about wife, my wife love going to axpona, she loves the new technic one driver speakers.
I am using the CPT 300 and just received the new CPT 1800. I am using them with my all out Cerious Technologies Cables. The CPT provides a different function (balanced power) but, they definitely compliment the Cerious Technologies graphene cables.
Bob from Cerious...I am out of the office and will return on Monday. Do not freak out...I still love you and will respond to everyone then. Mark...your order will ship Monday. Where I am is spotty in communication so keep the faith and will get to eveyone then. Thanks!
+1 lak, I have the same experience re GE and CPT. I esp appreciate Bob's speaker cables.
/Dave (dlcockrum): I understand where you are coming from and at times many like us have been fooled. But considering the price of GE cables and the sincere comments - I always read other postings by the same poster to spot a potential shill (there are plenty at the longest threads in cables) - should give you some confidence to try one for just a couple Benjamins. Unless you are totally DIY, IME the GE versions offer unsurpassed quality for the value (for now).
For what it's worth, I agree with Calloway. Other then the CPT-300 (that's the only one I own so I can't speak of the CPT-150 or CPT-50) One would have to spend thousands of dollars to maybe hear a minimal improvement.
t_ramey....Bob's pcs are superb. They have changed for the better since putting them in my system.The speaker cables have done nothing but improve too.I do have a CPT-300 ( Core Power Tech) PC that I use on my LUMIN which also is superb....but Bod's cables are just amazing ....for any price.
Definitely sounds like the price/performance of Bob's cables are a no brainer. Would be neat though to hear how calloway's cables are doing now with more time on them and if any opinion has changed.
I've had the GE speaker cables and GE IC's for a while now and really like what I'm hearing. I've got a Melody AN845 integrated that I'm contemplating trying one of the GE power cables with. Just curious if any of you guys have compared Bob's GE pc's to that of the CPT-300 pc?
The price of Bob's cables are so attractive so I'm wondering if the CPT-300 is even close to the price performance you get with the Cerious GE cables..
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