How to deal with microphonic 300B tubes.


I have a used set of Cary CAD-300SE LX-20 mono amps, and I just love them with my Coincident Victory speakers. But I occaisionally get a weird, intense ringing microphonic from them, especially noticable when an FM announcer's voice hits just the right pitch.

I have them just sitting on my tiled floor, no attempts at vibration stands yet. I'm sure this could help a bit, but I am also thinking that tube dampening could be needed.

Any suggestions? Are there appropriate tube dampening strategies for 300B's?

Thanks,

Jay
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Showing 1 response by darkmoebius

Herbie's Tube Dampers wouldbe the first thing I'd try. Call Herbie first to find out which one's would work best with the KR's. I think the KR internal(and external)structure is more heavy duty than TJ's, WB's, etc.so may need a special version.

I tried a friends on a few of my tube amps recently and the improvement was easily noticable. Clarity, focus, and silence that I had no idea was missing. As a result, I've ordered a fullset for my ams and preamp.

Do an archive search hear and on Audio Asylum's Tube forum for user opinions.

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