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Tube temperature for ARC Ref 6

I am considering purchasing Herbie Tube dampers. Was wondering if anyone knows the tube temperature for (6) 6830 tubes and the 6830 and 6550 in the power supply. Herbies Ultra Sonic tube dampers temp is up to 482 degrees. And HAL-O 111 is excess of 1000 degrees. Im wondering if i should just buy all of them that are up to 1000 degrees. 
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I use the Rx in my Ref 40 and have had no issues. The effect relative to the original rubber type dampers is to give greater control and tightness. You can hear more air and snap in the recording. I have them on all the tubes including the 6550

i did opt for the HAL-O III for my VTL power amps but they run much hotter
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