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This process which is used to increase the lifespan of metal tools and machinery by up to 400%, is also seen in some products in high resolution audio.
I have been using ZYX phono cartridges for the past few years and recently traded up to the ZYX Universe which in it's literature claims cryogenic treatment of it's components.
I have no way of telling whether a Universe without cryo would be sounding different, all I know is that it does sound better than any cartridge I have ever owned or heard.
Other experience I have had involves my system's wires: power, interconnect and speaker. I use a proprietary custom solid copper double strand weave probably less than gauge 8 all cryo treated for 24 hours at -300F. I use the same wire throughout for all connections including AC powercords.
I always had separate circuits for my sound systems but two years ago I decided to install a completely separate service box and the same solid copper wiring right from where Edison connects to the house.
After it was installed I decided to take it back out and to have it cryogenically treated by Cryogenic Tempering Services in Decatur. I sent them not just the wire, but included the actual service box, the breakers, the wall outlets and the connectors.
I was hoping for some discernible effect but instead found a significant increase in power and breadth, as if I had installed much larger amplifiers. The noise floor of the entire system also was significantly lowered.
There are also output tubes on the market such 6550's and KT88's that have been cryo treated and I have spoken to some people who claim to have their entire amplifiers taken into deep freeze. I am more than reluctant to attempt this however, given that there are so many non metal components in most electronics which might not take well to being taken down to -300 Fahrenheit.
Which brings me to a question, has anyone tried this process beyond what I have described above and with what results?
I have certainly found that cryogenically treating these basic hardware components gave a huge improvements at very modest cost (less than $100). Sending in a $10K preamp is another leap altogether though.
Any comments or factual experience?
I have been using ZYX phono cartridges for the past few years and recently traded up to the ZYX Universe which in it's literature claims cryogenic treatment of it's components.
I have no way of telling whether a Universe without cryo would be sounding different, all I know is that it does sound better than any cartridge I have ever owned or heard.
Other experience I have had involves my system's wires: power, interconnect and speaker. I use a proprietary custom solid copper double strand weave probably less than gauge 8 all cryo treated for 24 hours at -300F. I use the same wire throughout for all connections including AC powercords.
I always had separate circuits for my sound systems but two years ago I decided to install a completely separate service box and the same solid copper wiring right from where Edison connects to the house.
After it was installed I decided to take it back out and to have it cryogenically treated by Cryogenic Tempering Services in Decatur. I sent them not just the wire, but included the actual service box, the breakers, the wall outlets and the connectors.
I was hoping for some discernible effect but instead found a significant increase in power and breadth, as if I had installed much larger amplifiers. The noise floor of the entire system also was significantly lowered.
There are also output tubes on the market such 6550's and KT88's that have been cryo treated and I have spoken to some people who claim to have their entire amplifiers taken into deep freeze. I am more than reluctant to attempt this however, given that there are so many non metal components in most electronics which might not take well to being taken down to -300 Fahrenheit.
Which brings me to a question, has anyone tried this process beyond what I have described above and with what results?
I have certainly found that cryogenically treating these basic hardware components gave a huge improvements at very modest cost (less than $100). Sending in a $10K preamp is another leap altogether though.
Any comments or factual experience?
