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Do you use tube dampers on the super tube?

Just got my first 6H30 based preamp. Was wondering if using tube dampers on the supertube makes sense.

I've used Herbie's Hal-O 9 tube dampers in my previous tube preamps, which were all 6922 based. And with the Herbies in place, I did notice results such as a bit of a cleared up soundstage and a touch more precision in image placement. Not at all night and day difference with the dampers, but that's what I noticed...or at least thought I did.

Anyway, so do you use the dampers on 6H30 tubes or not?
If you do, what are the effects of the dampers on the sound of the H30 tubes.

I do know that Herbie's Audio Labs offers money back. I can try them and it will cost me just the shipping if I don't notice any positive effect with the dampers. This isn't the issue. I'm interested in what you have noticed with the dampers...or not

Thanks for the thoughts.
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I can't provide you with first hand A/B comparisons however, a close listening buddy of mine uses Herbies dampers on his AR Reference 110. He had mentioned that the soundstage improved greatly in terms of being holographic with no significant change in tonality.

Worst condition? You return them after 90 days. I would suggest trying them for few weeks...... Then remove them! That would probably provide the most accurate indication of their effectiveness.

How much you wanna bet you won't send them back? :>)
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