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Cryogenics changes the way current flows in a conductor. Aluminum, brass, copper, tin, and lead used in the electron- ics industry are affected by cryogenics. All of these materials exhibit longer wear, and more durability, but they also exhibit a better conductivity rating. When these materials are in the molten state during the metal-making process, as the solidification takes place, some molecules get caught in a random pattern. And we know that molecules do move about at sub- zero and deep cryogenic temperatures, albeit slowly. Liken it if you will to water freezing or crystallizing as it turns to ice. The molecules move to form into a tighter, realigned pattern. Upon returning to room temperature, the molecules stay in this new relationship, producing less random, more even spacing, which in turn reduces the open areas between the grid matrixes to one another. The resulting product exhibits a better electrical current flow. It also strengthens solder to make their joints stronger and less subject to lifting. The printed circuit board material itself loses the stress it has, which helps the board last longer and puts less strain on component parts. The increase in conductivity has been measured between 5% and 10%. This helps cabling, wire, solder runs, and transformers to operate more efficiently.

Cryogenic treatment of stereo components produces a permanent change to the component that allows your system to transmit much more information. The result is improved sound reproduction without sacrificing any sound quality you presently enjoy, better imaging and staging, greater separation of individual voices, richer coloring, more presence and impact, greater clarity without loss of warmth, more definition in the upper and lower registers without added shrillness or boominess.

For stereo speakers, the same stress that limits a trumpet from resonating properly is removed to allow the speaker to vibrate evenly. The proper combination is to treat the speaker and the metal support structure as a unit to allow the stresses to release in both parts, taking the tugs and pulls out of the system. Music from CDs is richer and deeper in tonal attributes. Transformer magnetic cores saturate to a lesser extent, and there is a lower hysteresis in transformers.

Tests by major companies found advantages

Tests done by Boeing/Sunstrand demonstrated cryogenic processing extended the life of circuit boards in military applications, specifically boards used in cruise missiles. Tests done by Honeywell on experimental thin film magnetic memory wafers showed increased conductivity of metallic layers, reduced residual stress between layers, and possible (but not fully confirmed) "healing" of vacancies in the layers. Tests on transformers showed treated transformers had significantly less hysterisis. The magnetic core saturated less. Tests on transistors showed a decrease in rise time. Other tests indicate greatly increased contact life on relays, switches, and circuit breakers.

Parts with plastic fascias should have the fascia loosened to prevent breakage due to differential contraction between the plastic and the metal chassis.

Please note that deep cryogenic treatment of audio components is still considered an experimental process. We cannot guarantee that all products mentioned are suitable for this process due to differences in quality and type.

Audio components will require a break-in period before optimum sound is achieved and may extend longer than the manufacturer suggests. All items that have previous break-in must have a second break-in period. We will take every precaution possible to assure your satisfaction, but due to the wide variety types and quality of components that exist, we cannot guarantee that all are suitable to be cryogenically processed. We will be happy to work with you and discuss each individual situation to help assess its suitability. All handling is done with the utmost of care.

Some components the we Cryogenic process

Stereo speakers, Transformers, Cabling and Cords, Electronic components, Printed circuit boards, Vacum tubes, Amplifiers, Power supplies, CD players, CD's, DVD players, Power cords, Interconnect cables, Speaker cables, Isolation tables, Switches, Contacts, Flexible Circuits, AC receptacles

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