Acoustic Zen Matrix Reference II vs. Absolute Copper IC's

@havocman:

 "...unless it's a hybrid cable that has both the OCC single Crystal silver and copper, silver by itself can be a little bit bright unless your equipment is very neutral sounding".

Agreed... but keep in mind when I first checked out the A. Copper and Silver reference IC's, I had both a warm-sounding integrated (Wells Majestic) and a warm-sounding DAC (Aqua La Voce S II) in the system. In this scenario, I found the A. Copper a bit dull, while the Silver Ref. sounded "just right".  . 

The Hegel is both more resolving and more neutral than the Wells, which is prompting me to try the A. Copper again. 

@tomic601:

Thanks!  

I upgraded from AZ Matrix II to Absolute Copper.
The Matrix II are awesome cables. Can’t call out any shortcomings until compared with the Absolute Copper.

The Absolute Copper are more detailed than the Matrix with better texture and tighter bass, more extended highs and more fleshed out midrange. I would not call these cables warm by any means. The Absolute Copper will be more refined than the Silver Refs.
What speakers are you using?

@audphile1:

Silverline SR17.5

"A more fleshed out mid-range" is a very good description of what I'm after, so your characterization is encouraging. Thanks for your input!