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| Cryogenics... and our Process |
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Cryogenic treatment is a common process that is typically used to improve metals and other materials by enhancing
their performance. Cryogenic treatment involves the slow reduction in temperature of the material to at least -300°F (-185°C)
and holding the material at that temperature for many hours followed by a slow increase of temperature back to room temperature.
Exposing the material to this environment will actually transform its chemical microstructure into a more refined, uniform grain.
Treated metals exhibit increased wear resistance, increased stability, more even hardness, and reduced electrical resistance.
Element Cable's deep cryogenic process is developed specifically for audio cable. Our process is computer-controlled to
-320°F. And unlike techniques that involve use of cryogenic liquids, our process is completely dry. Its "chilling"
cycle provides ample time for the metal to adjust throughly to the progressively colder environment. Time in the low
temperature range is long enough to establish an orderly arrangement of crystals, increase internal bonding energy, and
achieve a structural balance throughout the mass of the metal. The slow, gradual warming cycle is controlled to bring the
metal back to room temperature without disturbing the basic uniformity of its transformed and stabilized molecular structure.
One treatment will last the life of the cable.
In listening test of cryo'd vs. non-cryo'd cable, the cryo'd version exhibits a wider/deeper soundstage, more natural presentation
of instruments and vocals, and more refined highs. The degree of difference isn't "earth shattering" but a definite improvement. |
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