[R-390] Off Topic - Transistor R390A sounding good-Audiophools

[John KA1XC]

> Along these lines, can anyone explain for me why the audio people are
> willing to pay prices that approach or exceed $100 for specific tubes that
> are versions of garden variety tubes, i.e., 12AX7, 12AU7, 6SN7, etc.  What
> was done to these tubes that make them special or is it just the oxygen
free
> copper speaker wire all over again?
>
> David C. Hallam
> KC2JD

Dave the audiophool effect is most simply stated as
"The more you $pend the better it WILL $ound"

There are some funny quotes at the Audiophool BS page:
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hall/8701/Audio_BS.htm

It appears that the very latest craze is cryogenically soaking your tubes,
connectors, etc, for it will result in
"A stunning improvement in every perceivable parameter".

http://www.cryomusicsystems.com/

Cryo-treated 3tf7 anyone?

Happy New Year!
John