tube question

Whats the purpose of tube dampeners and tube coolers. Are they beneficial and worth the investment?

trianglezerius07-22-2006 12:36am

thorman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,262 posts 07-22-2006 at 12:16pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete dampers are for vibrations and coolers are for temperature..Two different ideas.Check out Herbies tube dampers....
porziob Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 316 posts 07-22-2006 at 04:41am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The dampers help deal with microphonics,& the coolers help extend tube life. Effectiveness depends on the tubes & equipment. Only you can determine their worth.
mrtennis Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,295 posts 07-22-2006 at 05:29am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete i have used the eat tube dampers. i find they reduce tube glare, i.e., extra energy in the upper mids/lower treble.