I used a full complement of Herbies in my 2 Ref 5se’s. There was slightly better balance top to bottom than with the ARC factory supplied thick rubber bands. No difference whatsoever on the 6550 with or without. Trust those guys in Minnesota! Alas, I’ve sold both Ref 5se and your post reminded me that I have a surplus of Herbies to address. Good luck.
ARC Ref 6 tube dampers.
Would like to know if anyone with a ARC Ref 6 put tube dampers on the 6550 power supply tube. Was also wondering if there was a reason why they didn’t put one on that 6550 and they did on the 6H30 power supply tube. Anyway I will be ordering the Herbies tube dampers. 6 Ultra Sonic tube dampers for the audio circuit which has 6 - 6H30 tubes and 2- HAL-O Herbies tube dampers for the 6550 and 6H30 for the power supply. Has anyone had either positive or negative results with dampers on the power supply 6550 tube. Thanks to all.