My favourite tube dampers are the Duende Teflon/titanium tube dampers. They are an improvement from what came from Audio Research on my LS16 MK II although less than what I got from substituting NOS tubes (let alone updating the output caps to the latest Stealth caps). Same result when reubing my VT100 MKII amp, although the input and driver tubes were JAN Phillips 6922 tubes supplied by Audio Research. Much better bass. Subsequent substitution of the Wondecap interstate coupling caps by Stealth caps made the biggest difference.
Best tube dampers that you have used
I currently have a Thor Audio monoblocks TP-150, 8 EL-34's Sovtek tubes for each amp.
Was wondering in anyone's experience will tube dampers improve the sound quality.
Am hesitant to proceed as I have read that tube dampers can melt from the heat of the tubes and sometimes
cause smoke. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Was wondering in anyone's experience will tube dampers improve the sound quality.
Am hesitant to proceed as I have read that tube dampers can melt from the heat of the tubes and sometimes
cause smoke. Any thoughts would be appreciated.