Cryogenic Treatment for Electronics and Audio Equipment
When treating electronic components, we utilize a cryogenic treatment process that is specifically designed to maximize sonic performance in tubes, wires, cables, cords, connectors, amplifiers, transformers and other audio equipment. We have developed this profile by working in conjunction with leading OEM’s and VAR‘s, through an exhaustive series of tests that eventually led us to the development of an optimum process recipe.
We believe that we are the largest cryogenic processor of audio tubes and electronic components in the world. For instance, in 2007 & 2008, we (have) cryo treated over 10,000 audio tubes, over a ton of wire, thousands of connectors and several hundred amps, guitar pickups and transformers. Most of this work has been done for OEM’s, specialty shops and value added resellers, but we also serve individual audiophiles as well.
Why have so many people come to recognize the value of cryogenic treatment for their electronic components?
Stock audio components and wires contain internal stresses that degrade their sonic performance. Not only is the raw stock subject to residual stresses from fabrication, the additional steps in the manufacturing process produce additional stress lines.
Cryogenic treatment relieves these stresses and makes audio equipment perform beyond the original manufacturers’ specifications. The benefits of cryogenically treated audio components can be heard while playing or listening to all kinds of music. For instance:
- Cryogenically treated cords and cables provide an extended dynamic range. In particular, high frequency range notes are much clearer and display less distortion at these highs. Measurements of cryo treated wires show that electrical and signal resistance is reduced after cryogenic treatment.
- Cryo treated amplifiers improve auditory saturation and lower the rate of distortion. Treated amplifiers offer improvements in harmonics as well as a much richer overdrive. Lastly, longevity should be increased as well.
- Single coil pickups that undergo cryogenic treatment yield an increase in output, and the tone will become smoother. The level of sustain also increases after cryogenic treatment. The change in overtones allows for a well rounded dynamic sound. Cryogenically treated pickups produce faster response time and feel.
- Cryogenic treatment of audio tubes facilitates a variety of gains in sonic performance. Users of cryogenically treated vacuum audio tubes report the following improvements:
- Expanded dynamic range
- A more refined and smoother high frequency range
- Increased bass articulation
- A deeper and more focused three dimensional soundstage
- Lowered dynamic noise floor
- Reduced micro phonics
- Less distortion in vocals
- Lower operating temperatures and an extended lifetime
The bottom line is that cryogenically treated components produce better sound than stock components.
In addition to our standard range of cryogenic treatments that utilize liquid nitrogen (temperature range of −300°F to −320°F) we also offer treatments with liquid helium (temperature range of −425°F to −450°F). For more information about this, see our Cryogenic Helium Processing web page.
If you have any other questions about cryogenic treatment for your audio equipment or for a current price list, please call 800-739-7949 or email us at info@nitrofreeze.com.
