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@grannyring - re:

Sound quality is so very subjective and terms like closed in and dark are relative. It may be we like entirely different sound signatures. I suspect this is in part true.

Yep - I believe that may be the case - different strokes for different folks
(but I still might give the Duelund a whirl)

RE: Cryo treating...

Have you ever compared Cryo treated vs. non-cryo’d wire or components ?

I’ve never had the opportunity to perform this comparison, since it is difficult to find a supplier with the identical products with/without treatment

So I am unable to form any opinion as to any benefit Cryo-treating "might" provide

I have used many cryo’d parts & wire, but they were not selected in preference to items not applying this process - they just came like that

For me, the jury is still out.

Since you appear to be "into" DIY, if you could share any experience you have had WRT cryo treating it would be appreciated.

AND - If anyone else has done this comparison please share your findings also.

Thanks - Steve

I've had the opportunity to compare non-cryoed to cryoed pair of speaker cables, a few power cables, and several AC outlets in 2001-2002. I preferred the sound of the cryoed because I believe I heard more details and slightly deeper bass, and wider and deeper soundstage. The downside is a much, much longer time for the break-in to take place. Sometimes the break-in might take so long that the listener might lose patience and write the product off as subpar. I also remember that I didn't care for the sound of anything gold that was cryoed. With that said, long ago I decided to purchase a good cable cooker.

I hate to judge too quickly but it appears you’re not the only one who prefers cryo’d cables to uncryo’d cables since almost all high end cable manufacturers send them out already cryo’d. Almost everything sounds better cryo’d. In fact, I can’t think of anything that doesn’t. Hope that’s not too controversial.

I have 8 of these installed now. I like the design. Very simple and easy to use and solder. In terms of sound, this is just my initial impression as I only have some 6 hours on them. They have impacted the natural warmth the Duelund wire has by brightening things up a tad. Sharper leading edges and more brilliance. This however is not a good thing for me. I miss the natural warmth and ease. I hope this comes with time. I will report back after some 50 hours.

@grannyring - most plugs and cables from KLEI tend to go through a harsh spell and then settle down after around 20-30 hours.

They continue to get better as you approach the 120 mark.

They are very detailed, which some people may not like, but I’ve come to appreciate the additional details, especially when listening to live performance..

Pipe organ music is one area their improved details excel.

Because they convey to every facet of the waveform, I find they produce more reality from instruments and the musicians, which are also more precisely placed within the image

Looking forward to hearing more about these Bananas on the Duelund wire.

Cheers Steve