cooperpwc
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No I don't think that you do with good tubes. The Earmax is at its best with a warm holographic quality that comes from rolling in premium NOS valves. Damping reduces that. So unless you have problem tubes, dampers don't improve SQ. (All IMHO YMMV as always.)
They are however fun to play with.
Originally Posted by freakmax /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thank for your input, I will do it when I have time. cooperpwc , do you think I need the tube dampers? I've not experienced any microphonics at all. Do they improve SQ? Thanks |
No I don't think that you do with good tubes. The Earmax is at its best with a warm holographic quality that comes from rolling in premium NOS valves. Damping reduces that. So unless you have problem tubes, dampers don't improve SQ. (All IMHO YMMV as always.)
They are however fun to play with.