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Help me decide on cryo option.

Hi everyone,
I'm planning to replace the sixteen EL34s in my cj mono-blocks. Even though there seems to be a consensus that output tubes make relatively little contribution to the sound of an amp, at least when compared to the small tubes, I would still like to get this right. I'm pretty well set on the Sventlana Winged C's but here's the thing: The source I'm intending to use offers a regular quad for $92.80 and a cryoed quad for $164.80. With sixteen tubes, I don't consider the price difference chump change. I realize this all comes down to value judgments that no one can really make for me, but I sure would appreciate any opinions and experiences. Thanks in advance.
phaelon
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geoffkait
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Better tone, better definition and more air, among other things.
phaelon OP
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Thank you for responding.

Thorman - This is the first time I've heard about the additional warmth factor. Has this been your experience with audio cryogenics in general; Geoffkait's impression is more typical of what I've heard.

Tvad - As Geoffkait and Dbld pointed out, there are less expensive alternatives. Have you ever found cryoing to be beneficial and cost effective?
tvad
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Have you ever found cryoing to be beneficial and cost effective?
Phaelon (Threads | Answers)
I have not heard benefits of cryo'd tubes versus non cryo'd tubes. In fact, I have often preferred the no cryo'd versions in those few instances when I have been able to compare.
samhar
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Geoffkait, thank you for your response.
thorman
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Phaelon: When I inquired about the SED el34 cryos at ( tubedepot.com )I was told they would definately be sweeter in sound..but in my system they made me also change other ( brighter ) tubes to offset the extra warmth that the cryod el34 were giving me..I then went back to my Original SED el34 quads and I got back the detail and midrange I was used to...For me it was a bust..For double the cost it aint worth it.....For me anyway!
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