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Do you use tube dampers on the super tube?

Just got my first 6H30 based preamp. Was wondering if using tube dampers on the supertube makes sense.

I've used Herbie's Hal-O 9 tube dampers in my previous tube preamps, which were all 6922 based. And with the Herbies in place, I did notice results such as a bit of a cleared up soundstage and a touch more precision in image placement. Not at all night and day difference with the dampers, but that's what I noticed...or at least thought I did.

Anyway, so do you use the dampers on 6H30 tubes or not?
If you do, what are the effects of the dampers on the sound of the H30 tubes.

I do know that Herbie's Audio Labs offers money back. I can try them and it will cost me just the shipping if I don't notice any positive effect with the dampers. This isn't the issue. I'm interested in what you have noticed with the dampers...or not

Thanks for the thoughts.
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eee3
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I currently use the new herbie's halo tube dampers on my 6h30's(LS-25 mkII)and they do improve the sound. As you mentioned above, it is not a night and difference but it will be similar to what you experienced with the 6922's.
As the gentleman stated above, I bet you won't send them back.
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