You may have heard or read of the benefits of Deep
Cryogenic Treatment (DCT). Much has been written of DCT and as a result new
companies have cropped up offering to perform a DCT service. Sadly these inexperienced
so-called DCT experts quote from such magazines as these. If you have had the
opportunity to read these articles/reviews you may have noticed that they all share
something in common. The DCT cables that impressed the authors of these articles and the
subsequent awards in other magazines were the results of one company. That company is Frozen Solid and we are second to none when it
comes to treating audio components. Unlike other companies performing similar services and
processing techniques (slow cool down, long soak) that are only suitable for heavy metals;
Frozen Solid has developed it's own
proprietary DCT techniques specifically
for audio components. Our
processing techniques have been developed specifically to not only ensure the best sound
possible but to also ensure the longevity of materials. More specifically materials
such as polymers, and certain type finishes that are currently being used in the audio
industry. Unlike other companies, Frozen Solid
will not treat any cable or component. We have identified which components are suitable
for DCT and those that are not. Frozen Solid
wants to ensure that the service we provide will ensure years of musical enjoyment to all
of our customers.
Hi-Fi Audio FAQ (Or
things you need to know before you treat your Hi-Fi components)
Q. Is it true that any audio cable; interconnect, speaker
cable, mains cable etc. be deep cryogenically treated (DCT) ?
A. No, There are certain cables & materials that Frozen Solid have deemed unsuitable for DCT. We
are aware that there are certain companies that will tell you otherwise. Most of
these companies are relatively new to the field and are desperate for your business.
But once they have your money, will they still be around or be able to explain why your
cables covering is starting to split, craze or perish; or why you exotic RCA/XLR connector
is starting to break up? In fact we know (actual test) that there are more than a couple
of different cables on the market that if subjected to DCT that a nucleation (growth) of
the material occurs, consequently this induces severe stresses on the material and
inevitably premature failure. As much as we would like your business
Frozen Solid will never treat an audio component that we
know could or will fail prematurely. (More on this subject will be published on our
audio site).
Q. Will my components become
brittle after treatment?
A. No, in most case's they will become more pliable and less
susceptible to micro-cracking.
Q. How long will the benefits of a DCT cable
last?
A. The treatment is permanent and will last the life of the cable.
Q. If I do not like the results can the process
be reversed?
A. Unfortunately no, the process can not be reversed. However we are
confident that you like many of our customers will enjoy the results.
Q. What is the turn around time if I want my
cables treated?
A. Normally we can turn them around in less than two weeks. I would
like to point out that when we process audio components the the treatment parameters used
are designed specifically for your cables. In other words your components will not be
piggy-backing on treatment of industrial type tool steels, engine components etc.
Q. I have read of a number of cryo treatment
methods employed by other companies, most cite that the "slow cool down long
soak" is the best method to use?
A. We use to use the "slow cool down, long soak" which
incidentally will yield good results, however we have moved on from that treatment method
and have perfected a new DCT for audio equipment. The objective of our new DCT of audio
components is to not only ensure the best sound possible but to also ensure that no
degradation occurs to non-metallic materials such as polymers (rubbers, silicone etc.).
Our DCT ensures better stabilization of materials as they pass through their critical
phases
