Re: Cryogenics of audio gear?

Posted by alan m. kafton (M) on January 31, 2003 at 18:29:28

In Reply to: Cryogenics of audio gear? posted by StylinLP on January 30, 2003 at 10:11:06:

Cables, yes......wholeheartedly.

Cocobolo plinth, no.

Aluminum and PVC platters......perhaps. They won't be harmed. Sonically, it would be a guessing game, and you aren't A--B'ing them (are you?) to determine the benefits.

The bearing....definitely.

The motor? Perhaps, although I would investigate whether there are any adhesives inside the pod that might be affected.

Same for the tonearm. Investigate THOROUGHLY what materials are inside the tonearm. If there are any adhesives or silicon products, I would avoid the cryogenic treatment as those materials do not tolerate the deep temperatures well. Silicon in particular tends to shrink. I KNOW.

The Foreplay and Seduction circuitry? And tubes. Certainly. We're dealing with wire and solder primarily. And transformers have been successfully treated (just ask Dan Wright of ModWright) without harm.

But PLEASE, PLEASE consult someone in the business, such as Charles with Cryogenics International. He's been treating a myriad amount of differing materials since 1986. He KNOWS. His phone number is 480-991-0299. Please use me as a referral if you wish. I've been doing business with him for nearly one year. Most highly recommended for courteous service, professionalism, and knowledge. His website is linked below. Be sure to click on the audio page for good information as well.

http://www.cryogenicsinternational.com (Open in New Window)

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Topic - Cryogenics of audio gear? - StylinLP 10:11:06 01/30/03 (10)

Re: Cryogenics of audio gear? - alan m. kafton 01/31/0318:29:28 01/31/03 (1)

I have and had a good conversation with him - StylinLP 19:07:29 01/31/03 (0)

Pure snakeoil! - mr.bear 17:01:20 01/31/03 (2)

Re: Absolutely not so. - alan m. kafton 18:16:08 01/31/03 (0)

Re: Agree... Don't do it ! <nt> - Oscillatus 17:55:59 01/31/03 (0)

Please don't do that to that beautiful Teres plinth... - Marc Bratton 15:03:37 01/31/03 (1)

Re: Please don't do that to that beautiful Teres plinth... - StylinLP 16:54:49 01/31/03 (0)

Cryogenics - don't do it. - serus 17:51:27 01/30/03 (0)

Re: Cryogenics of audio gear? - Keith F 17:08:11 01/30/03 (0)

Re: Cryogenics of audio gear? - TimB5881 12:12:29 01/30/03 (0)

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Re: Cryogenics of audio gear? - alan m. kafton 01/31/0318:29:28 01/31/03 (1)

I have and had a good conversation with him - StylinLP 19:07:29 01/31/03 (0)

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