Audiocom International in conjunction with Frozen Solid Audio provide a Deep Cryogenic Treatment (DCT) service for audio & visual products.

We are consistently amazed at the audio benefits that Cryogenic treatment brings to audio products. The improvements are far from subtle, the lowered noise floor, improved low frequency control, greater openness & clarity of sound is addictive. These improvements can be readily heard on singular component level changes in equipment such as power transformers, reservoir capacitors, valves and for complete circuit boards or an entire CD player it is a revelation.

What Does DCT Do?

Deep Cryogenic Treatment or DCT for short is a process that involves the cooling of metals and other materials to very low temperatures, typically around -190°C. When metals such as Copper or Silver are drawn they develop a distorted ‘grain’ structure which leads to tiny voids, disruptions and discontinuities in the conductor as the metal is compressed and contorted by the drawing process.

The DCT processing leads to the development of a more refined crystal structure of the metals, drastically reducing voids disruptions and discontinuities in the conductor. The result is a metal with reduced skin effect, lower resistance; improved electron flow. For further information please visit; http://www.frozensolidaudio.com/

Why Does My Audio Equipment Need DCT?

Audio equipment like CD players and amplifiers are made up of many individual parts; circuit boards, wires, components which all rely on metals to conduct power and signal.  The metals used for the components, wiring, have all been ‘drawn’ using conventional methods and suffer from  increased skin effect, resistance, inductance, capacitance and reduced signal flow (grain boundaries).

DCT treatment is not new in the audio industry when applied to wire, cables or valves. Significant improvements in sound have been documented and several companies worldwide now use DCT as standard.

When the DCT process is extended to parts & components inside your audio equipment the improvements are tenfold or more. Let us examine some of the many parts & components inside your equipment which use metals to conduct power and signal.

• AC input (wires & connector).
• AC transformer (Copper windings).
  
• Printed Circuit Boards (Copper track). 
• Capacitors (lead-wires, anode and cathode). 
• Diodes (lead-wire). 
• Resistors (resistive element, lead-wire). 
• Semiconductors (DAC, Digital Signal Processor, transistors, digital filter, op-amps) 
• Master clock quartz crystal. 
• Solder joints. 
• Power connectors (ribbon, multi-way). 
• Signal connectors (XLR/RCA Phono, binding posts)
  

With DCT applied to metals from the AC input through to the audio signal output components in the chain benefits from reduced skin effect, lower resistance, inductance, capacitance and improved electron flow.

Frozen Solid Audio has developed a proprietary process which we endorse as unsurpassed in the audio trade.

How is DCT Applied?

Audiocom will prepare your audio equipment for the DCT process and then ship to Frozen Solid Audio. The process takes approximately 10 days and then your equipment is shipped back, tested and packed to return to you.

The resulting sound after the DCT process is truly spectacular. It takes seconds when listening to become aware of the reduction in system noise, the background to music is significantly quieter bringing to the surface detail and nuances previously unheard.

The lower frequencies have greater definition, control and accuracy; by comparison bass notes on the non DCT player sound loose, softer and less defined.

What is remarkable is the naturalness of sound. Vocals and instruments have a truer tonal balance, realistic timbre; the sound projects into the listening room with increased spatial qualities.

DCT works with your system to achieve optimum performance. It is non invasive and the results are a guaranteed positive regardless of brand, model or vintage. No other means of audio upgrade can provide the unique benefits that come from the DCT process, even the best audio gear in the world will be vastly improved.

As a guide, The DCT process can be applied to the following types of audio equipment;

• CD Players
• SACD Players
• DVD Players
• D/A Converters
  
• Blu-Ray Players
• Integrated Amplifiers
• Pre-amplifiers
• Power Amplifiers
• AV Amplifiers
• Radio Tuners

The above list is not exhaustive. If you have audio equipment that is not listed please contact us to check the viability of the DCT process.

How to Get Deep Cryogenic Treatment

The DCT process is supplied by Audiocom and completed by Frozen Solid Audio.

Once you have purchased the DCT process & service you will need to send your audio equipment to Audiocom and we will prepare it to have the DCT process completed; we will forward you the relevant shipping details to you.

The DCT process is normally completed in 10-14 days from the receipt of your equipment, but please allow up to 3 weeks during the busiest periods.

FAQ’s

Q: Does the DCT process degrade over time?
A: No, the DCT process is permanent and can be appreciated continually.

Q: Can I achieve DCT by placing my audio gear in the freezer?
A:  The DCT process is a function of time and temperature, you might manage a change in your freezer but it would take years.

Q: Will my components become brittle?
A: Common misconception, though will certainly happen with shock treatment such as dipping of articles into Liquid Nitrogen, the process at Frozen Solid Audio regularly treats large batches of glass thermionic valves without any such effect indicating the gentle and repeatable effects brought about.

 Q: What else in my system benefits from DCT?
A: Just about all materials involved in the musical chain show improvement through DCT, from players to amps to cables and CD or DVD material, just ask if you have any unusual requirements. Any item can be sent to Audiocom for treatment with your main component if required.

 Q: Does the component become wet or immersed?
A: No, the LN2 process is a dry one involving gentle and regulated exposure to the gas as it boils off around -196C.