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Old 05-29-2016, 11:00 AM
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Anybody can offer cryo'd tubes, but how many really have the necessary equipment to do it properly? Sticking them in your freezer isn't going to do a thing.
As far as the benefits, personally I think it's along the lines of super duper cables, cable risers and other stuff like that. Just my opinion and possibly someone can hear a difference, I can't.

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Old 05-29-2016, 04:16 PM
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I was talking one day to someone I believe knows his shit about tubes, and he does not recommend buying them. For what ever reason, I'm still not thinking about getting any.
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Old 05-29-2016, 04:57 PM
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Why not do it for $8, there are no negative effects and at worst they'll last longer.
This is my opinion. It's super cheap compared to the crazy tweaks a lot of people in this hobby do... So why not.
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Old 05-29-2016, 06:59 PM
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It does nothing to improve the sound of your tubes. The only purpose is to extend the life of your tubes.
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Old 05-29-2016, 07:09 PM
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It does nothing to improve the sound of your tubes. The only purpose is to extend the life of your tubes.
Exactly.
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Happy with my cryo'd GL KT88s thus far. Only another 1500-2000hr to see if was worth the additional $32.
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Old 09-08-2016, 07:06 AM
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agree with greekgod and Wasatch. I run Cryoset Gold Lion 12AU7 in my modified conrad johnson PV-12L. I love the balanced sound with these tubes. I don't know if the cryo. treatment improves the native sound of the tubes. I have experienced my tubes lasting longer, meaning they perform quietly, allowing the music to flow from a blacker background.
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It does both
Improve the sound - not instantly but over time
And extend the life of the tube
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