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rectifier tube damping
01/17/08 at 04:54:38
 
I was wondering about the effectiveness of a damper on the rectifier tube vs the rest ( input/power). I do have one on, but have not really heard much of a difference if I removed it. Any views?

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Re: rectifier tube damping
Reply #1 - 01/17/08 at 12:09:03
 
It may depend on the tube and its micorphony.  I have one (a Mapleshade Tube Anchor) on one and I like it best with one on. . . .
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Re: rectifier tube damping
Reply #2 - 01/17/08 at 20:57:25
 
Shreekant: What Lon said makes sense, re: the  particular tubes architecture, and therefore it's tendency to vibrate. I don't have any tube dampers large enough for a rectifier, but I do use the cheap "rubber band" type on the power tubes. I can't say I hear a difference, though.
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