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The Great Cryo'd Outlet Test

Some have wondered about the Cryo'd outlet test that this skeptic has agreed to do, thanks to the generous loan of an outlet by another member. The situation is that the outlet, and its non-cryo'd twin have been breaking in for several weeks and I think we can agree they are ready for evaluation. Performing the tests will involve littering the room with various amps and speakers with the associated wires strung around, so, and I am sure you understand, I need to wait for a free day when my dear wife is elsewhere occupied.
A report will be made.
eldartford
hdm
1,090 posts
 
Actually, after a bit of thought, it might be an idea just to present your findings comparing the receptacles before opening Eldartfords envelope, and then do that, as well as get the info from me on the markings? I'm open to other suggestions as well, although I'm sure we won't make everyone happy.
vvrinc
323 posts
 
Oh, good heavens, Hdm and Stehno, with all due respect, it's just a bloody outlet test not an issue of national security!

Well?
stehno
1,453 posts
 
I won't say here which one is which but the first one I listened appears to be the cryo'ed version.

Both add a bit of silvery tizziness over the FIM outlets (probably due to the plating). And because of this, it also gave the initial impression that perhaps both were cryo-treated or at least more revealing than the FIM outlets.

However, the second outlet did not seem to improve at all over the next few days and only presented a somewhat overly bright presentation.

With the first outlet, cymbals took on a bit more air of their own, became more pronounced, and more pristine, with an extended decay. The tizziness actually seemed less intense with this unit than with the second.

And lastly, the first outlet provided a bit more air at the top end that allowed me to hear more of the room acoustics in which the recording took place.

Surprisingly, the differences were only about 50% of the improvements received when I installed the 20 amp cryo'ed IEC connector on my amp. Especially since the outlet affects two components (each with their own dedicated lines) whereas the IEC connector is only connected to the amp.

And now for the envelope please...., (this could be embarassing you know).

-IMO
stehno
1,453 posts
 
I'm going to have to confer with the judges here. The one that I selected as the cryo'ed version is NOT the one that Eldartford labeled as cryo'ed according to the secret envelope.

If I did not just have the one experience with the IEC, I'd have no problem with my conclusion. But the outlet I identified as cryo'ed seemed to provide sonic benefits along the same lines as that IEC connector.

Hdm, please send me an email with the unique indentifier you provided to distinguish the two.

-IMO
psychicanimal
1,738 posts
 
Hdm set you up, guys!!!
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