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recommendations for tube dampers???

I have found a combination of components that I think I can live with for a while. So now I'm starting to think about tweaks. I was hoping to get some feedback on various tube dampers that you have tried. The ones on http://www.vintagetubeservices.com/ look interesting, but many things do. Top hats, tube sox, pearl coolers, etc??? Anything you would recommend?
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Has anyone experienced that dampers (Pearl, Silicone rings, Herbies etc) helped extend the life of their tubes? So far I've just placed Silicone rings on my preamp and power tubes. I've noticed no sonic difference with or without them in place the systems I've used my tube amp in. My experience with tube amps are limited though.

I'm just thinking now about using dampers from either Pearl or Herbie's Audio Lab to help with the heat and possibly prolonging the life of the tubes. Thanks
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Hi Geoffkait

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience. I'll keep the Herbie's dampers in mind. You really tried a lot of dampers. I never would have thought dampers could degrade the sound. Good to know.

With my tube life question. I was thinking that someone possibly may have had tubes w/o a damper for a bit and after the tubes died when they got a new replacement set and used dampers with them they noticed they lasted a bit longer.
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