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Are cryo'd tubes always better?

I recently purchased a tubed phono pre. I read upgraded tubes can greatly improve the sound, so I purchased some cyro'd tubes to go with it. Im waiting for all to be delivered.

The experiece prompted me to post my question: Are cryo'd tubes always better? Is it a matter of longevity or sound quality or both? Thanks in advance for your responses.
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zmanastronomy
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Cryoed gun barrels shoot staighter.
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I'm a cable manufacturer and I cryo treat my cables and the difference is not small.
But, the burn in is a must to bring out what the cryo treatment does. I've A-B'd my cables before and after many times, and after the treatment and with the burn in, they always outperforms the before.
More macro and micro dynamics, more open and airy soundstage.
More extention on both ends, and the mids have more texture and a better tonal balance all around.

I don't know about tubes, but I trust what Albert says.
If he has had neg. experiences with tube being cryoed, I would trust it.
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