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Cryogenic experience wanted. Constructive please

I have been saving and working to upgrade my system and its been paying off. I'm finding listening to small changes assessing then going back or moving forward, largely paying attention to tone ( probably harmonics really) does it sound more like a violin etc. Also paying close attention to feeling of music ( does the change bring me more involvement with the content) have been reading about cryogenic treating speaker driver. Could anyone share some insight to who, where, what; or what not to treat. My drivers are Omega 8" alnico with hemp paper I believe. Is there a large risk in treating them. I mean physical damage not how they will sound. What would those of you who have done treatment to gear suggest doing cables and tubes even component all at the same time? Thanks for reading all that and any input is appreciated. Please no, does it work or how. If you have not had items treated and want to talk hype. Please refrain thx.
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nonoise
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It's actually Josephens or Josephons Junctions. Sorry about the gender.

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Nonoise
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nonoise
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I don't think paper, pulp, hemp and the like are good candidates for cyro treatment. I could be wrong but from what I've read, metal benefits from it greatly as NASA, the DOD and scores of universities have found out.

I just read that the procedure lessens the repulsion side and strengthens the attraction side of the equation: a changing of their natural nature. It's a good thing for metal since the crystal nature of metal with a greater attraction will hold together tighter, allowing a freer flow of electromagnetic waves. This tightness lessens the "Josephine's Junctions" which interrupt that flow.

I don't think one would want these properties applied to a speaker cone designed to move in and out, get looser from break in, and achieving a final state of elastic play.

I just read this and may be all wet on the matter but it's food for thought. Others here who know more will eventually offer more authoritative advice.

All the best,
Nonoise
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