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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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I received the Black Mamba V2 on 1/18 and most likely will receive the Tunami GPX-R V2 tomorrow.
I put the Black Mamba V2 on my cable cooker for five days and currently have it in my second system on my CJ Classic SE preamp. At this time I would say that it's every bit as good as the Furutech 22N, possibly a bit more refined.
My DPS-4 powers my main listening room amp, therefore I have not attempted a comparison because its a pain to get to, but maybe later when I have more time.
I do not own a Mano tech 308 or Matrix power cord.
When the Tunami GPX-R V2 arrives it will go on my cable cooker for four days.
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Yes I had ordered a Black Mamba V2 but the ebay seller accidentally sent me a Tunami V2 so the Black Mamba is coming but not sure when I'll get it. I have terminated the Tunami V2 and have had it on one of my amps running 24/7 the last few days and last night did a quick A/B with the Furutech s022n and thought it was a little more refined and more natural sounding than the s022n. But I've been told it takes a long time for the Tunami to burn in. It was a little bit of pita to terminate compared to some other cables but not as bad as the 55n. After more time I'll compare to the other cables.
t_ramey
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I misspoke on my previous post somewhat. I had ordered two Black Mamba V2 cables from two different vendors on ebay and the first cable that arrived was a Tunami V2. The seller has since shipped me a replacement BM but it hasn't arrived yet. The second vendor's BM arrived yesterday but haven't had a chance to terminate it yet so it may be a little while to get a good sense of what it can do. I'll say so far the Tunami V2 on one of my amps and s022n on my preamp sounds pretty good together. 

I have put the Matrix pc on my Panny plasma and am really digging what it's doing. Best picture I've had of any pc to date.
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I agree the Black Mamba V2 is more refined and natural sounding than the Furutech S022N (which is a pretty good power cord).
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Guys,

Received my Tunami V2 last night and also completed the build and it has very similar attributes as the BM V2, very open and organic sounding with more low end impact and a slightly warmer midrange yet without sacrificing detail.

Have it burning-in on the cooker now and believe it's going to be a special cable as well...

Good to hear the BM V2 is working out in your systems.


Wig

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