Vacuum tube dampeners - DO they work?

thsmith
thsmith Posts: 6,082
edited October 2009 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
Looking for feedback from people who tried Tube Dampeners.

Are the Silicon O-rings better or worse than purpose built dampeners ?

Let me say that I do not hear anything that would make me think I need them.

Thanks
Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited October 2009
    Worked extremely well for me, especially since I don't have my amp sitting on anything special (that or my stand is just a bit too sensitive). Here's my amp with its tubes+dampers.

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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited October 2009
    Bob Carver said he tried them but found no difference; his best experience was with tubes that had a HEAVY glass base where the filaments go through. He said they were most effective at curing microphonics/resonance. This makes sense from a physics standpoint as it's most likely the mettalic parts vibrating that are the cause rather than the tube shell.'

    I'm sure someone will disagree, but I don't really give a **** and that's my $.02~
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited October 2009
    Thanks guys.

    SO far 1 for and 1 does not need.

    Any other feedback ?
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2009
    Yes. They're not very expensive so I'm not sure why it matters anyways. I wouldn't care what Bob Carver thinks either.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited October 2009
    I bought some and they make a difference-they are not a cureall but for like $20 a set (or less), why not?-Its not like its $500 Magic pebbles or anything.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited October 2009
    Doro, are your referring to o-rings or something like Herbie's ?
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2009
    I've always used Herbies stuff....probably have a dozen or so in my goody box.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited October 2009
    http://herbiesaudiolab.home.att.net/

    Spending a little cash will give you a piece of mind if nothing else. Thats what I did. I bought four dampers and moved on.
    Don't forget to wear gloves while installing them.
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited October 2009
    Herbies has several kinds avail, including the silicone rings
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