I've compared Herbie's and silicone o-rings on EL84s and both octal and 9-pin small signal tubes, and heard no difference whatsoever. Where there was an improvement (which wasn't always) the improvement was the same with either, and where there was no improvement neither provided any.
Given the cost difference, I now use silicone o-rings exclusively. YMMV, of course.
David
Given the cost difference, I now use silicone o-rings exclusively. YMMV, of course.
David