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.
tbromgard
Br3098 wrote,

"3- As an extreme oversimplification, cryogenic treating can result in
physical properties such as improved tensile strength and improved grain
edge boundaries that facilitate tighter machining tolerances. But show me
one study that demonstrates how cryo-treating improves conductivity or
electron flow in off-the-shelf steel parts. It doesn't."

I cannot show you even one study because nobody has studied it.
He-looo! Can you show me one study that demonstrates that cryo-
treating DOESN'T improve conductivity or electron flow in metals?

At least you seem to be coming around a little bit by acknowledging that
metals are not made more brittle by the cryo process as you earlier opined.

Br3098 also wrote,

"But again, if it works for you then it works (for you)."

Yes, it does work for me. Obviously it doesn't work for
those who never try it. Lol
>>At least you seem to be coming around a little bit by acknowledging that metals are not made more brittle by the cryo process as you earlier opined.

You only cited a small part of my response. You be an operative for one of the major political parties.

As a matter of fact I have purchased cryo'd tubes and cables. Other than the KT88s that died a premature death I could tell no difference, either by ear or by measurement.
Br3098 wrote,

"You only cited a small part of my response. You be an operative for one of the major political parties."

Actually, I'm an independent.

Br3098 also wrote,

"As a matter of fact I have purchased cryo'd tubes and cables. Other than the KT88s that died a premature death I could tell no difference, either by ear or by measurement."

That's very interesting. I can certainly understand why you couldn't hear a difference but, praytell, what did you measure?